Description: "Chapters explore topics including the Bible, Sacraments, Women in Christianity, Catholicism, Protestantism, and the Eastern Orthodox tradition, as well as the considering the future of Christianity. The book is illustrated with over 60 images, and a glossary of key terms and concepts is provided. Each chapter offers suggestions for further reading"--
Brief description: Dyron B. Daughrity is the William S. Banowsky Chair and Professor of Religion at Pepperdine University, USA.
Review Quotes:
"This book really is "essential" to understanding Christianity in its fullest context. The essays are multi-disciplinary and wide in scope, taking into consideration Christianity's beliefs, sacramental worship, denominational histories, and future. What's most impressive is that the book does this with a global perspective in mind, recognizing that Christianity has always been a universal religion." --Nick Cumming, Assistant Professor of Humanities, Pepperdine Seaver College, USA
"The Essential Guide to Christianity will stretch and expand every reader's perceptions of the religion founded by Jesus. The volume manages to highlight Christianity's common beliefs and practices while simultaneously underscoring its vast diversity. Taken together, its essays provide a rich and robust introduction to the world's largest religion." --Douglas Jacobsen, Distinguished Professor of Christian History and Theology Emeritus, Messiah University "At a time when religious literacy is low, it is good to have a short volume that explains the essentials of the Christian faith in its three major traditions." --George D. Chryssides, Honorary Research Fellow in Contemporary Religion, York St John University, UK