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A Short History of Christianity

by Geoffrey Blainey
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For two thousand years, Christianity has had a varying but immense influence on world history. Accomplished historian Geoffrey Blainey leads us through the history of this world-changing religion.
A Short History of Christianity vividly describes many of the significant players in the religion's rise and fall through the ages, from Jesus himself to Francis of Assisi, Martin Luther, Francis Xavier, John Wesley, and even the Beatles, who claimed to be "more popular than Jesus." Blainey takes us into the world of Christian worshipers through the ages—from housewives to stonemasons—and traces the rise of the critics of Christ and his followers.
Eminently readable, and written with Blainey's characteristic curiosity and storytelling skill, this book often places Christianity at the center of world history. Will it remain near the center? Blainey's narrative illustrates that Christianity's history is a much-repeated story of ups and downs.

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    November 30, 2013

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      • ISBN: 9781442225909

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    • English

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    • Library Journal

      Starred review from November 1, 2013

      Few authors would be up to the task of writing a comprehensive history of one of the world's most widespread and diverse religions, but with this book, Australian historian Blainey (A Short History of the World) manages to create a narrative that is both scholarly and all-encompassing without being rambling or tedious. By beginning with the childhood and adolescence of Jesus, Blainey sets a tone that is almost biographical, crafting a reality and an intimacy with the major players in the development of Christianity (namely Paul, Constantine, and even an influential hermit, Peter Damian). This is an academic work to its core, eschewing any personal bias. Covering Christianity's inception to the modern church, it incorporates the surrounding world, including the rise of the prophet Muhammad and the religion of Islam and the influence that Judaism had not only on Christ but on his followers as well. With a conversational tone and an astonishing wealth of information compacted into more than 600 pages, this title is ideal for any pursuit, whether personal or scholarly. VERDICT An approachable, well-organized accounting of religion across the world that would suit scholars and lay readers alike.--Kathleen Dupre, Edmond, OK

      Copyright 2013 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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