The Christian World: A Global History

by Martin E. Marty

Book Overview

In this cogent volume, historian Martin Marty gives readers of all faiths a brief yet sweeping account of Christianity and how it grew from a few believers two thousand years ago to become the world's... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0679643494
• ISBN13: 9780679643494
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Modern Library
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.4" x 8.7"

Customer Reviews

brief but thorough summary

This is a brief but thorough summary of the growth and variety of experience and points of view of Christian communities from the beginning to present. Much more than a cursory explore there is enough detail to give a pretty clear picture of the breadth and scope that has been Christianity.

Global Christianity

Marty is the consummate church historian. In this, latest of his publications, he is the insider looking in from the outside. In a sweeping overview he points out that Christianity was a global faith from its inception. From the ancient land of Israel through Asia Minor and North Africa, Christianity rapidly spread through the Mediterranean basin, and thus to Europe, North American, and finally to the global south. Highly recommended for study groups interested in seeing the broad sweep of Christianity. Al Kirk