Christianity in the Twentieth Century: A World History
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Christianity in the Twentieth Century: A World History
By (Author) Brian Stanley
Princeton University Press
Princeton University Press
3rd February 2020
United States
Classifications
Tertiary Education
Non Fiction
270.82
Physical Properties
Paperback
504
Width 156mm, Height 235mm
Description
A history of unparalleled scope that charts the global transformation of Christianity during an age of profound political and cultural change Christianity in the Twentieth Century charts the transformation of one of the world's great religions during an age marked by world wars, genocide, nationalism, decolonization, and powerful ideological currents, many of them hostile to Christianity. Written by a leading scholar of world Christianity, the book traces how Christianity evolved from a religion defined by the culture and politics of Europe to the expanding polycentric and multicultural faith it is today. Brian Stanley provides a history of Christianity as a popular faith experienced and lived by its adherents, telling a compelling and multifaceted story of Christendom's fortunes across the globe.
Reviews
"Shortlisted for the Catholic Herald Book Award in History"
"Winner of the 2018 Book Award for Excellence in Missiology, American Society of Missiology"
"Winner of a 2019 Award of Merit in History, Christianity Today Book Awards"
"One of Choice Reviews' Outstanding Academic Titles of 2018"
"One of First Things' Favorite Books of 2018"
Author Bio
Brian Stanley is professor of world Christianity at the University of Edinburgh. His books include The Global Diffusion of Evangelicalism: The Age of Billy Graham and John Stott.
