Description: Combining spellbinding storytelling with top-notch scholarship, this book goes beyond a traditional history as it explores the ancient origins of Christianity and its transformations in the modern world. 8-page insert.
Brief description:
David Chidester is a two-time winner of the American Academy of Religion's "Award for Excellence in Religious Studies." He is professor of comparative religion at the University of Cape Town in South Africa.
Review Quotes:
"A refreshing and at times brilliant treatment of the subject... - Dana L. Robert, Christian Century