Publisher's Synopsis
""A Short History of Christianity"" by John M. Robertson is a concise and comprehensive overview of the development of Christianity from its origins in the Middle East to its global expansion in the modern era. The book covers key events, figures, and movements in Christian history, including the early church, the rise of the papacy, the Protestant Reformation, and the spread of Christianity to the Americas, Africa, and Asia. Robertson explores the diverse interpretations of Christian doctrine and the conflicts that have arisen throughout history, including the Crusades, the Inquisition, and the religious wars of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. He also examines the impact of Christianity on society and culture, including its influence on art, literature, and politics. With clear and accessible prose, ""A Short History of Christianity"" offers readers a comprehensive understanding of one of the world's most influential religions.1902. Contents Part I. Primitive Christianity: The Beginnings; The Environment; and Conditions of Survival. Contents Part II. Christianity from the Second Century to the Rise of Mohammedanism: Scope and Character of the Unestablished Church; Relations of Church and State; and Failure with Survival. Contents Part III. Medieval Christianity: Expansion and Organization; The Social Life and Structure; The Intellectual Life; and Byzantine Christianity. Contents Part IV. Modern Christianity: The Reformation; Progress of Anti-Christian Thought; Popular Acceptance; and The Relation to Progress.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
