A brief introduction to Christianity / updated and revised by Tim Dowley ; general editor, Christopher Partridge.

Contributor Dowley, Tim, editor.

ImprintMinneapolis, MN : Fortress Press, [2018]

Imprint2018

Description138 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps (chiefly color) ; 24 cm

Note:"This volume and five other titles in the Brief introductions series are taken directly from the third edition of Introduction to World Religions, edited by Christopher Partridge and revised by Tim Dowley."--Preface.

Note:Part I: Understanding religion. What is religion? -- Phenomenology and the study of religion -- The anthropology of religion -- The sociology of religion -- The psychology of religion -- Theological approaches to the study of religion -- Critical theory and religion -- Ritual and performance -- Part 2: Christianity. A historical overview -- Jesus -- Sacred writings -- Beliefs -- Worship and festivals -- Family and society -- Contemporary Christianity.

Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.

Note:With both nuance and balance, this text provides broad coverage of various forms of Christianity with an arresting layout with rich colors. It offers both historical overviews and modern perspectives on Christian beliefs and practices. The user-friendly content is enhanced by charts of religious festivals, historic timelines, updated maps, and a useful glossary.

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