This work is a look at the key beliefs that have attracted millions to Christianity for 2000 years, and why they continue to hold their appeal today.;It looks at: how Christianity began, how and why it spread, the main Churches today (Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox); what Christians believe and how this affects the way they pray and worship; and their lifestyle - how their beliefs are expressed in festivals, symbols, buildings and real action in everyday life.

 

This book is part of a book series called Lion Factfinders .

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 1993 by Lion Hudson Plc .

John Drane taught practical theology at the universities of Stirling and Aberdeen, and is currently a Fellow of St John's College, Durham, and an adjunct professor at Fuller Theological Seminary, California. He is widely known for his best-selling books on the Bible: Introducing the Old Testament and Introducing the New Testament.

This book has the following chapters: The sign of the Cross; Jesus. the Christ; friends. and enemies; the first Easter; good news to share; writing it down; one Church. the first 1000 years; a world faith; through the door. ; a world family; Sunday special; the big occasion; celebration; living the faith; the journey; home and community; matters of life and death; what difference does it make?; the big questions.