The Essential History of Christianity

by Miranda Threlfall-Holmes

The Essential History of Christianity covers both the key historical events and the big picture. Miranda Threlfall-Holmes helps us to understand what has gone on in the past, and sheds light on our present experiences of churches, religion, spirituality and religious conflict. She also gives important clues about what might happen in the future. This entertaining and accessible guide makes sense of a fascinating subject, providing a clear overview of the broad sweep of Christian history, and is indispensible for those beginning to study Christianity or the Church.

Genres: Church History

160 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2012

Reviews

[Hattie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was super interesting
Potted history of Christianity from the very beginning to now.
Really recommend, learnt a lot about religion and society, how Christianity shaped history, and how all the denominations came about. Somehow in under 200 pages.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good basic introduction

[Mary Miller · Rating 2 out of 5]

Gave up. I'll try again another time.

[Rachel Worthington · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thoroughly interesting book. My only reservation was in the final chapter, which could have said so much more about the diversification of Christianity away from Roman Catholicism and Anglicanism in the 17th - 21st centuries. However, it's only an "Essential History" and therefore can't cover everything.