Christianity The Illustrated Guide to 2,000 Years of the Christian Faith

This compelling and superbly illustrated account of 2,000 years of Christianity has been written by religious experts. With authoritative text, superb illustrations featuring Christian art and architecture of the times, special features on the Bible, prayer, and Church music, plus detailed maps and a glossary of major Christian churches, Christianity is a comprehensive and accessible reference that uniquely captures the richness of the Christian tradition and experience. Contents: The first Christians and the early churches -- Christianity under the Roman Empire -- A Christian empire -- The Holy Roman Empire and the Eastern Church -- The Crusades -- The Renaissance - Reformation -- Spain and the Inquisition -- The English Church-- The Counter-Reformation--The challenge of the scientists--Evangelicals and radical Christianity--First Vatican Council and the doctrine of Papal infallibility--Spreading the Word around the world: mission and conversion--Evangelism to tele-evangelism--Faith and worship: the Christian experience today. Lavishly illustrated with maps, diagrams, drawings, and color photographs. Includes glossary, index and chronologies.