This book examines the early rise of the Christian religion, from its humble beginnings in Palestine in the first century A.D. to its triumph as the dominant faith of Europe in the early Middle Ages.
On cover: Ministers, church members, revivals, baptisms, shaped-note and gospel singing, faith healing, camp meetings, footwashing, snake handling, and other traditions of mountain religious heritage.
A detailed look at the daily life and work of a medieval monk, covering monastic training, scholarship, art and music, physical labor, prayer, and sacrifices such as cleanliness and sleep. Includes an annotated further reading list.
An overview of the world's major religions that provides information on their origins, heartlands, sacred places, and fundamental beliefs and discusses their roles in social and political issues.
Presents nineteen essays in which various authors trace the history of Christianity from its origins through the twentieth century, with a look a modern belief and practice, and future developments.
