Christianity has carried on down the centuries, and its doctrine has been regarded as unaffected by changes. This book presents a story involving key individuals, events, intellectual developments, wars, migrations, cultural and scientific innovations, all of which connected with particular times and places.
Christianity has carried on down the centuries, in regular prayer, worship, teaching and service to others regardless of dates on the calendar. But there is more to Christianity that this and particularly over the last two hundred years there has been a growing awareness about how much change and diversity there is in Christianity. This is a rich and complex story involving key individuals, events, intellectual developments, wars, migrations, cultural and scientific innovations, all of which are connected with particular times andplaces. The book is divided into chapters for each century, each of which contains an introduction. There are also boxes scattered throughout the text which have information about the most important movements and developments in the unfolding story. Included are 12 maps, an 8 page color plate section, 40 line drawings and a comprehensive index.
"This is an excellent reference book for schools, theological colleges and individuals alike. A sort of ready-reckoner of many important dates in global Christianity this book is very clear to read, well presented and designed...Such a book could be hugely dry and off-putting, but the placement of photographs, maps and drawings throughout provides a break from dates and text. Shade boxes too offer extra information and are a welcome addition on many pages....Not only is it comprehensive, this book is very up to date with an interesting list on theatre, film, radio and television. The current Pontiff is listed as is the first woman Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church of the USA. The last entry in the chronology is the death of Jerry Falwell on May 15 2007!...Altogether a well recommended book for fast reference. In these days when even some Christian leaders' knowledge of church history can be a little shaky, Bowden's book will be a useful volume on the vicarage bookshelf." - David Gifford, Common Ground
