Introducing World Christianity

This interdisciplinary introduction offers students a truly global
overview of the worldwide spread and impact of Christianity. It is
enriched throughout by detailed historic and ethnographic material,
showing how broad themes within Christianity have been adopted and
adapted by Christian denominations within each major region of the
world.

* Provides a comprehensive overview of the spread and impact of
world Christianity

* Contains studies from every major region of the world,
including Africa, Asia, Latin America, the North Atlantic, and
Oceania

* Brings together an international team of contributors from
history, sociology, and anthropology, as well as religious
studies

* Examines the significant social, cultural, and political
transformations in contemporary societies brought about through the
influence of Christianity

* Discusses Protestant, Evangelical, Catholic, and Orthodox forms
of the faith

* Features useful maps and illustrations

* Combines broader discussions with detailed regional analysis,
creating an invaluable introduction to world Christianity