At a time when Christianity is flourishing in the Southern hemisphere but declining in much of the West this Very Short Introduction offers an important overview of the world's largest religion Exploring the cultural & institutional
Dimensions of Christianity & tracing its course over two millennia Linda Woodhead provides a fresh lively & candid portrait of Christianity's past & present Addressing topics including the competition for power between different forms of Christianity the churches' use of power & its struggles with modernity this new edition
Includes:: up to date information on the growth & geographical spread of Eastern Christianity reflecting the global nature of Christianity in our ever-shifting contemporary culture ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable