A History of Christianity: The First Three Thousand Years

Diarmaid MacCulloch - 2010

Overview

This comprehensive volume explores Christianity's profound impact on human history, delving into its core ideas, key figures, organizational structures, and spiritual dimensions. It examines how Christian beliefs and practices have shaped politics, social norms, and human society across diverse geographical and temporal landscapes, from ancient Palestine to modern San Francisco.

The book offers a unique perspective on Christian history, highlighting its divisions over 1400 years and challenging the notion of Western dominance, suggesting Baghdad as a potential early center of global Christianity.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in a detailed, global history of Christianity.
• Those seeking to understand Christianity's influence on world events and culture.
• Individuals looking for an up-to-date, single-volume scholarly work.

Key features

• Comprehensive single-volume history of Christianity.
• Covers a vast timeline from the first century to the twentieth.
• Explores geographical reach from Palestine to China and India.
• Analyzes the impact on politics, sex, and society.
• Presents a global perspective on Christian development.
• Features the author's extensive travel experience and sense of place.