A History of Christianity

Christianity began as a small Jewish sect in Roman-occupied Palestine and became, within three centuries, the official religion of the Roman Empire — and within a thousand years, the defining cultural force of European civilisation. DK’s A History of Christianity presents the complete story — from the life and teachings of Jesus through the early church, the great councils that established orthodox doctrine, the medieval synthesis, the Reformation, and the global diversification of Christianity in the modern era.

The visual approach illuminates the art, architecture, and manuscript tradition of Christianity with exceptional photography, while the historical narrative traces the political, theological, and cultural dimensions of the faith’s development with balance and authority.

An essential reference for students of religious history — and a fascinating account of the ideas and institutions that shaped Western civilisation. Published by DK.