Essays that provide a history of the Christian church in the United States with biographical information on church leaders, the different organized churches, an

Chapters on ancient religions, primal religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. Over 200 photos and a glossary.

Whether one thinks that religion continues to fade or has made a comeback in the contemporary world, there is a common notion that religion went away somewhere,

"Beginning with the persecution of early Christians by the Roman Empire, Witness of the Body explores the place of martyrdom in the church through all ages -- a

This superb volume provides the first genuinely global one-volume history of the rise and development of the Christian faith. An international team of specialis