A History of Christianity

Owen Chadwick

Macmillan, Apr 15, 1998 - Religion - 304 pages

Eminent church historian Owen Chadwick has written this original, sweeping history of the Christian faith. Using layman's language, he surveys the lives of Christians over two millennia. A History of Christianity is essential reading for anyone interested in one of the most powerful influences on global civilization.

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A history of Christianity

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Chadwick (Michael Ramsey: A Life, Oxford Univ., 1990) has written an accessible, easily readable history of Christianity. It is beautifully illustrated, with the text and pictures working well ...

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A different approach, emphasizing the influence of art and other external forces on the development of Christianity. Helps me project myself back into the times better than any other history book on the subject. Would be great for home school for high school students.

About the author

Owen Chadwick was Regius Professor of Modern History at Cambridge from 1968 to 1983. He has written many books, including The Reformation, The Victorian Church, The Popes and European Revolution, as a result of which he was awarded the Wolfson Prize for history, and Michael Ramsey.

Bibliographic information

• Title: A History of Christianity
• Author: Owen Chadwick
• Edition: illustrated, reprint
• Publisher: Macmillan, 1998
• ISBN: 0312187238, 9780312187231
• Length: 304 pages
• Subjects: Religion / Christianity / General; Religion / Christianity / History; Religion / History