Christianity

Beginner's Guide (Oneworld Publications)

by Keith Ward, Richard Aspel (Reading)

With over two billion adherents, Christianity is the world’s largest religion. However, with a multitude of denominations, and varying opinions on many central tenets, it can be difficult to obtain a balanced overview of this complex faith.



Bestselling author Keith Ward provides a unique and authoritative introduction to Christianity that will reward both the curious and those seeking a deeper understanding of their religion. Examining themes ranging from Creation to conceptions of the Trinity, Ward reveals a multifaceted religion united by a common belief, and encourages readers to think creatively about a tradition whose impact has been felt in the remotest areas of the planet.

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First published November 1, 2007

About the author

Keith Ward was formerly the Regius Professor of Divinity and Head of the Faculty of Theology at the University of Oxford. A priest of the Church of England and Canon of Christ Church, Oxford, he holds Doctor of Divinity degrees from Cambridge and Oxford Universities. He has lectured at the universities of Glasgow, St. Andrew's and Cambridge.

Reviews

[Kym Andrews]

A good introduction, doesn't get preachy which I appreciated