Christianity: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

US: Oxford University Press, 2014. Paperback. Very Good. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Exploring the cultural and institutional dimensions of Christianity, and tr acing its course over two millennia, Linda Woodhead provides a fresh, livel y, and candid portrait of Christianity's past and present. Addressing topic s including the competition for power between different forms of Christianity, the churches' use of power, and its struggles with modernity, this new edition includes up to date information on the growth and geograp hical spread of Eastern Christianity, reflecting the global nature of Chris tianity in our ever-shifting contemporary culture. At a time when Christianity is flourishing in the Southern hemisphere but declining in muc h of the West, this Very Short Introduction offers an important overview of the world's largest religion. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford Universit y Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These poc ket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.