Christianity
Subtitle: an introduction
By: Alister E. McGrath
Edition: Third edition.
Publisher: Wiley, Blackwell
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Chichester, West Sussex, UK
Language: eng
Number of pages: 304
ISBN-13: 9781118465660; 9781118465653
Subjects: Kristendom; Christianity
Description: A textbook offering a lively, jargon-free introduction to Christianity. McGrath covers global Christianity, American Christianity, the Orthodox Church, current theological debates, and Christianity in relation to other world religions. Written in an accessible and engaging style that assumes no prior knowledge of Christian beliefs or practices, it is an invaluable resource for beginners, as well as those looking for a refresher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 280-283) and index.
Table of contents: title: Jesus of Nazareth and the Origins of Christianity; title: The Christian Bible; title: Christian Creeds and Beliefs; title: Christian History: An Overview; title: Denominations: Contemporary Forms of Christianity; title: The Life of Faith: Christianity as a Living Reality; title: Christianity and the Shaping of Culture.