Christianity : The First Three Thousand Years

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Comprehensive history of Christianity in 3000 years.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity. It tells a comprehensive story of the religion, from its origins to modern times. The author's in-depth research and captivating writing style make the book a page-turner. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the religion's complexities, turning points, and its impact on shaping human history.

  • Hessell-Tiltman Prize (2010)
  • Cundill History Prize (2010)
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Christianity : The First Three Thousand Years

Regular price RM82.48 MYR
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ISBN: 9780143118695
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 2011-02-22
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Religion, History, Philosophy
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The New York Times bestseller and definitive history of Christianity for our time—from the award-winning author of The Reformation and SilenceA product of electrifying scholarship conveyed with commanding skill, Diarmaid MacCulloch's Christianity goes back to the origins of the Hebrew Bible and encompasses the globe. It captures the major turning points in Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox history and fills in often neglected accounts of conversion and confrontation in Africa, Latin America, and Asia. MacCulloch introduces us to monks and crusaders, heretics and reformers, popes and abolitionists, and discover Christianity's essential role in shaping human history and the intimate lives of men and women. And he uncovers the roots of the faith that galvanized America, charting the surprising beliefs of the founding fathers, the rise of the Evangelical movement and of Pentecostalism, and the recent crises within the Catholic Church. Bursting with original insights and a great pleasure to read, this monumental religious history will not soon be surpassed.
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Comprehensive history of Christianity in 3000 years.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity. It tells a comprehensive story of the religion, from its origins to modern times. The author's in-depth research and captivating writing style make the book a page-turner. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the religion's complexities, turning points, and its impact on shaping human history.

  • Hessell-Tiltman Prize (2010)
  • Cundill History Prize (2010)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.