Christianity in the Twentieth Century: A World History

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Christianity in the Twentieth Century: A World History
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Brian Stanley
SeriesThe Princeton History of Christianity
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:504
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 156
Category/GenreWorld history
History of religion
Christianity
ISBN/Barcode 9780691196848
ClassificationsDewey:270.82
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 26 November 2019
Publication Country United States

Description

A history of unparalleled scope that charts the global transformation of Christianity during an age of profound political and cultural change Christianity in the Twentieth Century charts the transformation of one of the world's great religions during an age marked by world wars, genocide, nationalism, decolonization, and powerful ideological currents, many of them hostile to Christianity. Written by a leading scholar of world Christianity, the book traces how Christianity evolved from a religion defined by the culture and politics of Europe to the expanding polycentric and multicultural faith it is today. Brian Stanley provides a history of Christianity as a popular faith experienced and lived by its adherents, telling a compelling and multifaceted story of Christendom's fortunes across the globe.

Author Biography

Brian Stanley is professor of world Christianity at the University of Edinburgh. His books include The Global Diffusion of Evangelicalism: The Age of Billy Graham and John Stott.

Reviews

"Shortlisted for the Catholic Herald Book Award in History" "Winner of the 2018 Book Award for Excellence in Missiology, American Society of Missiology" "Winner of a 2019 Award of Merit in History, Christianity Today Book Awards" "One of Choice Reviews' Outstanding Academic Titles of 2018" "One of First Things' Favorite Books of 2018"