A History of Christianity

Explore the remarkable journey of faith with Diarmaid MacCulloch's **A History of Christianity: The First Three Thousand Years**. This essential book delves into the intricate development of Christianity from its roots in ancient Palestine to its diverse expressions in contemporary cultures such as China. As the most comprehensive single-volume work in English, it captures the pivotal moments, key figures, and foundational ideas that have shaped the world's largest religion, which now counts over a third of humanity among its followers. This history of Christianity highlights the profound impact of the faith on politics, society, and human relationships, revealing how it has been a force for both good and evil throughout the centuries. With discussions on wars, empires, sects, and profound reforms, MacCulloch provides a balanced view of the complexities of the Christian narrative. Whether you are a scholar, a student of religion, or an intrigued reader, this book serves as essential reading for anyone passionate about understanding the multifaceted influence of Christianity. Join the conversation about its legacy and explore the questions that continue to arise in our modern world.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141021898
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2010
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 1184


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Diarmaid MacCulloch's epic, acclaimed history A History of Christianity- The First Three Thousand Years follows the story of Christianity around the globe, from ancient Palestine to contemporary China.
How did an obscure personality cult come to be the world's biggest religion, with a third of humanity its followers? This book, now the most comprehensive and up to date single volume work in English, describes not only the main facts, ideas and personalities of Christian history, its organization and spirituality, but how it has changed politics, sex, and human society.
Taking in wars, empires, reformers, apostles, sects, churches and crusaders, Diarmaid MacCulloch shows how Christianity has brought humanity to the most terrible acts of cruelty - and inspired its most sublime accomplishments.
'A stunning tour de force'
Simon Sebag Montefiore, Sunday Telegraph Books of the Year
'A landmark in its field, astonishing in its range, compulsively readable, full of insight ... It will have few, if any, rivals in the English language'
Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury, Guardian
'A prodigious, thrilling, masterclass of a history book'
John Cornwell, Financial Times
'Essential reading for those enthralled by Christianity and for those enraged by it'
Melvyn Bragg, Observer, Books of the Year
'Magnificent ... a sumptuous portrait, alive with detail and generous in judgement'
Richard Holloway, The Times
Diarmaid MacCulloch is Professor of the History of the Church at Oxford University. His Thomas Cranmer won the Whitbread Biography Prize, the James Tait Black Prize and the Duff Cooper Prize. He is the author mos
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