{"product_id":"the-oxford-illustrated-history-of-christianity-9780192854391","title":"The Oxford Illustrated History of Christianity","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpanning two thousand years of stirring religious  cultural and political events  this lavishly illustrated volume provides the most authoritative and accessible history of Christianity ever published for the general reader. The impact of Christianity on world civilization is almost incalculable  and in exploring this rich heritage  nineteen leading scholars range from the earliest origins to the present day to examine virtually every aspect of the faith. They discuss the apostle Peter and Roman Emperor Constantine  describe the role of Charlemagne in the expansion of the religion  and assess medieval scholasticism and the influence of Thomas Aquinas. The profound changes that occurred during both the Reformation and the Enlightenment are fully treated in chapters that offer revealing portraits of such key figures as Erasmus  Luther  Calvin  Wesley  and Rousseau. Fully one third of the book covers Christianity since 1800--with special studies of the faith as practiced in Britain and Europe  North and South America  Africa  India  and the Far East--offering a compelling continuous narrative filled with insight into the enormously diverse Christian world. In the final chapters  the authors consider questions of contemporary Christian theology  conscience and belief  and explore new concepts of Christian community. Over 350 beautiful illustrations--including 32 full color plates--grace the text  ranging from mosaics  paintings and sculptures  to architecture and modern art. There are also ten maps  a chronology of important events  and an annotated guide to further reading. Throughout  the book reflects the changing world in which Christians have found themselves  and the many ways in which  individually and through the institutions of the church  they in turn have influenced history. Comprehensive  vividly narrated  and exquisitely produced  this magnificent book captures the richness and vitality of Christian thought and culture throughout the ages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45646975336501,"sku":"ByrdShop_0192854399","price":39.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780192854391.jpg?v=1781684273","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-oxford-illustrated-history-of-christianity-9780192854391","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}