The Handy Christianity Answer Book

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Engaging answers to common questions on the history, beliefs, practices and what it means to be a Christian.

What does it mean to be a Christian What is the core of the faith What does it mean to follow the gospel What is the significance of the rites, rituals, and symbols of Christianity, such as baptism and the crucifix Who was Jesus Christ and what was His life like How did Christianity start, spread, and grow What are the differencesand similaritiesbetween Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Protestantism How did Christianity influence art, architecture, music, and movies

The Handy Christianity Answer Book

provides detailed descriptions of the teachings of Jesus, Christian beliefs about Jesus, ceremonies, symbols, rituals, observations, customs, leaders, and organization of the worlds largest religion. It clearly and eloquently explains how different Christians think and delves into the richness of the Christian tradition. This engaging, user-friendly primer looks at the significance of the Bible, Jesus, the Apostles, the Trinity, the Eucharist, historical schisms, divisions among different denominations, worship, sacraments, prayer, and much more. This important reference answers nearly 900 questions and offers fun facts that cover Christian history, religious practices, and cultural perspectives, including

This information-rich book also provides a historic timeline, a glossary of commonly used terms, and a bibliography help further exploration of the worlds largest religion. A perfect companion for anyone seeking a better understanding of Christianity.

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an ideal ready reference will interest young adults, general readers, Christians curious to learn more, and those who are spiritual but not religious and would like to explore the basics and some of the mysteries of the religion. Library Journal

written both for Christians who want a deeper understanding of their own tradition and for non-Christians and nonbelievers who want to understand the influence of Christianity SirReadALot

answers questions about Christianity and its beliefs, practices, and the influence, in relation to the definition of Christianity; Jesus, Christian beliefs about him, and his teachings; key people in the Gospels; the basic beliefs of mainstream Christians; the Bible; Christian history; celebrations and rituals; morality; the Catholic Church; and Christian art, architecture, music, and movies. Protoview Book News

Author Bio

Stephen A. Werner, Ph.D. received his doctorate in Historical Study of Christian Theology from Saint Louis University. He has nearly 30 years of experience teaching courses in American Christianity; Christian History; Early, Medieval, Reformation and Modern Christianity; the New Testament; Essence of Christianity; and American Religion at several universities in the St. Louis area, including at the Department of Theological Studies at Saint Louis University and the Religious Studies Department at Webster University. In addition to Christian history, he has taught courses on world religions, religion and art, mythology, and creative thinking. His forthcoming book How to Study Religion provides a highly readable and easy-to-understand introduction to religion for college students or for those who are curious about religion. Werner resides in St. Louis, Missouri.