World's Christians

by Jacobsen

Written by an award-winning author, this well-organized and comprehensive introduction to global Christianity illuminates the many ways the world's Christians live their faith today.

448 pages, Paperback

First published March 21, 2011

Reviews

[Félise · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm sure this takeaway is complemented by the excellent professor and Global Christian History course I took, but I found my mind really changed by the contents of this book. I used to say I have a non-denominational soul and really felt that all the denominations are unnecessary divisions in the body of Christ because we can't all get on the same page and agree on traditions and practices, or issues secondary to salvation. Now I think it's great that we honor history and people who were martyred by continuing to practice faith the way they did in a particular time and culture. If you can connect to God better in a church because of the way a particular community lives out their faith- go for it. As long as we're all following God, he's going to work it out for good.

[Shaun · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good introductory overview to the diversity of Christian expressions from a geographical and historical perspective. The mini case studies concerning the ancient roots of Christianity in India and Egypt, Christianity in Oceania, Catholicism in China, and African Independent Churches are all fascinating eye-openers for the uninitiated.