The Christian World
A Global History
$37.82
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
13 January 2009
Summary
A short, definitive history of Christianity throughout the world by the legendary Christian historian, Martin E. Marty.
In this cogent volume, historian Martin Marty gives readers of all faiths a brief yet sweeping account of Christianity and how it grew from a few believers two thousand years ago to become the world’s largest religion. He depicts the life of Christ and his teachings and explains how the apostles set out to spread the Gospel. With a special emphasis on global Christia…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780812976779 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0812976770 |
| Author: | Martin Marty |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Modern Library Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 13 January 2009 |
| Weight: | 230g |
| Dimensions: | 203mm x 131mm x 15mm |
| Series: | Modern Library Chronicles |
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Critics Review
“A whirlwind tour of the history of Christianity … [Martin] Marty draws on his deep historical knowledge, and the quirky details he inserts paint a lively picture of Christianity’s spread.”
–The Christian Science Monitor
“Only Martin Marty, with his extraordinary range of historical understanding, could have written this masterful account of the Christian world.”
–Elaine Pagels, author of The Gnostic Gospels
“A vitally important book: Christianity has never been a more global religion than it is today, yet here we can see how global it has always been… . Marty writes with whimsical accessibility, the passion of a believer and the critical eye of a hard-nosed skeptic.”
–Publishers Weekly
“An effective combination of erudition and accessibility.”
–Kirkus Reviews
“A real achievement … a rich, multilayered narrative.”
–The Globe and Mail
About The Author
Martin Marty
Martin Marty has written a number of seminal works on religion and has received some seventy-five honorary doctorates. His awards include the National Book Award, the National Humanities Medal, and the Medal of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He lives in Chicago with his wife.
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