Introduction to the History of Christianity

by Tim Dowley, Robert D. Linder (Editor), John H.Y. Briggs (Editor)

Written by more than sixty specialists from ten countries, this volume tells the dramatic, intriguing, and often surprising story of Christianity’s 2000-year history. Its 25 chapters are illuminated by more than 400 photographs and 30 maps, charts, and diagrams. Enhanced with dozens of short special-feature articles, the tremendously informative and fair text presents the story of Christianity in a strong and engaging narrative, always with an eye to the telling detail and the deeper religious currents that have swept through generations of Christian history.

Genres: History, Church History, Reference, Religion, Nonfiction, Christianity, Christian

688 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1977

About the author

Tim Dowley (Ph.D. in church history, University of Manchester) has been at the forefront of writing and editing for a new generation of resources on biblical studies and church history.