Introduction to the History of Christianity (Dowley Tim)(Paperback)

Introduction to the History of Christianity (Dowley Tim)(Paperback)

A revised, re-illustrated and enlarged edition of the authoritative and classic Lion Handbook: History of Christianity. With many new photographs, illustrations, maps, charts, and timelines, the inviting new full-colour format tells the dramatic, intriguing, and often surprising story of Christians

Christian History - An Introduction (McGrath Alister E.)(Paperback)

A major new introduction to the global history of Christianity, written by one of the world's leading theologians and author of numerous bestselling textbooks. Provides a truly global review by exploring the development of Christianity and related issues in Asia, Latin America and Africa, and not

Christianity: The First Three Thousand Years (MacCulloch Diarmaid)(Paperback)

The New York Times bestseller and definitive history of Christianity for our time--from the award-winning author of The Reformation and Silence A product of electrifying scholarship conveyed with commanding skill, Diarmaid MacCulloch's Christianity goes back to the origins of the Hebrew Bible and

Candle History of the Bible (Dowley Tim)(Paperback)

This companion title to Candle Bible Handbook is packed with fascinating facts and detailed illustrations exploring the origins of the books of the Bible, translations and early printings. Contents: Books of the Bible, Where Did the Bible Come From, Who Wrote the Bible, How the Bible Was Written

The History of Astronomy (Hoskin Michael)(Paperback)

This is a fascinating introduction to the history of Western astronomy, from prehistoric times to the origins of astrophysics in the mid-nineteenth century. Historical records are first found in Babylon and Egypt, and after two millennia the arithmetical astronomy of the Babylonians merged with the

History of Christianity - The First Three Thousand Years (MacCulloch Diarmaid)(Paperback / softback)

Diarmaid MacCulloch's epic, acclaimed history A History of Christianity: The First Three Thousand Years follows the story of Christianity around the globe, from ancient Palestine to contemporary China. How did an obscure personality cult come to be the world's biggest religion, with a third of

Atlas of World Religions (Dowley Tim)(Paperback)

A New History of Early Christianity (Freeman Charles)(Paperback)

This stimulating history of early Christianity revisits the extraordinary birth of a world religion and gives a new slant on a familiar story The relevance of Christianity is as hotly contested today as it has ever been. A New History of Early Christianity shows how our current debates are rooted

Maps of Time, 2: An Introduction to Big History (Christian David)(Paperback)

An introduction to a new way of looking at history, from a perspective that stretches from the beginning of time to the present day, Maps of Time is world history on an unprecedented scale. Beginning with the Big Bang, David Christian views the interaction of the natural world with the more recent

Heaven and Hell: A History of the Afterlife (Ehrman Bart D.)(Paperback)

A New York Times bestselling historian of early Christianity takes on two of the most gripping questions of human existence: where did the ideas of heaven and hell come from and why do they endure? What happens when we die? A recent Pew Research poll showed that 72% of Americans believe in a

The History of English: An Introduction (Gramley Stephan)(Paperback)

The History of English: An Introduction provides a chronological analysis of the linguistic, social, and cultural development of the English language from before its establishment in Britain around the year 450 to the present. Each chapter represents a new stage in the development of the language

A Brief History of Christianity (Lindberg Carter)(Paperback)

Charting the rise and development of Christianity, Carter Lindberg has succeeded in writing a concise and compelling history of the world's largest religion. He spans over 2,000 years of colorful incident to give an authoritative history of Christianity for both the general reader and the beginning

Atlas of the European Reformations (Dowley Tim)(Paperback)

Featuring more than sixty brand new maps, graphics and timelines, the Atlas of the European Reformations is an essential companion to any study of the Reformation era. The concise, helpful text written by acknowledged authorities, guides the experience and helps readers to interpret the visuals

Tapestries (Sheen Rosita)(Paperback)

An introduction to the beautiful history of tapestries and how they were made, from medieval times to the modern day.Tapestries have been an enigmatic form of artwork for hundreds of years, with woven narratives stretching across the centuries. However, much about their history remains shrouded in

Christian Music: A global history (revised and expanded) (Dowley Tim)(Paperback)

Christian Music: A Global History was originally published by Lion Hudson in 2011. This new edition has been substantially extended and updated.Dr Tim Dowley's wide-ranging survey includes contributions from nine additional experts. The book covers the Jewish musical tradition; early hymns and

A Concise History of the Middle East (Goldschmidt Arthur Jr.)(Paperback)

A Concise History of the Middle East provides a comprehensive introduction to the history of this turbulent region. Spanning from pre-Islam to the present day, it explores the evolution of Islamic institutions and culture, the influence of the West, modernization efforts in the Middle East, the

The Lost History of Christianity (Jenkins Philip)(Paperback)

A paradigm-shifting history that reveals how the early Christian churches in the East helped to shape the Asia and the Christianity we know

Silence - A Christian History (MacCulloch Diarmaid)(Paperback / softback)

Unravels a polyphony of silences from the history of Christianity and beyond. This book considers Judaeo-Christian borrowings from Greek explorations of the divine, and the silences which were a feature of Jesus' brief

The Final Pagan Generation: Rome's Unexpected Path to Christianity (Watts Edward J.)(Paperback)

A compelling history of radical transformation in the fourth-century--when Christianity decimated the practices of traditional pagan religion in the Roman Empire.The Final Pagan Generation recounts the fascinating story of the lives and fortunes of the last Romans born before the Emperor

Short History of Christianity (Blainey Geoffrey)(Paperback / softback)

A vivid, concise and balanced history of the world's largest religion, written for readers of all religious

The First Thousand Years: A Global History of Christianity (Wilken Robert Louis)(Paperback)

An authoritative and poignant account of the first millennium of Christian history How did a community that was largely invisible in the first two centuries of its existence go on to remake the civilizations it inhabited, culturally, politically, and intellectually? Beginning with the life of

Cicero: The Life and Times of Rome's Greatest Politician (Everitt Anthony)(Paperback)

NATIONAL BESTSELLER - 'An excellent introduction to a critical period in the history of Rome. Cicero comes across much as he must have lived: reflective, charming and rather vain.'--The Wall Street Journal 'All ages of the world have not produced a greater statesman and philosopher combined.'--John

Welcome to the Orthodox Church: An Introduction to Eastern Christianity (Mathewes-Green Frederica)(Paperback)

Welcome to the Orthodox Church--its history, theology, worship, spirituality, and daily life. This friendly guide provides a comprehensive introduction to Orthodoxy, but with a twist: readers learn by making a series of visits to a fictitious church, and get to know the faith as new Christians did

Art History: A Very Short Introduction (Arnold Dana)(Paperback)

Art history encompasses the study of the history and development of painting, sculpture and the other visual arts. In this Very Short Introduction, Dana Arnold presents an introduction to the issues, debates, and artefacts that make up art history. Beginning with a consideration of what art history