<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Now available in a fully-revised and updated new edition, this popular textbook by one of the worldÂs leading theologians offers a lively, jargon-free introduction to Christianity.<br /> <br /> <ul> <li>Features a wealth of new material on global Christianity, American Christianity, the Orthodox Church, current theological debates, and Christianity in relation to other world religions</li> <li>Includes enhanced and expanded student-friendly features, including numerous illustrations, suggestions for further reading, a glossary of Christian terms, and brief readings from primary Christian sources</li> <li>Written in an accessible and engaging style that assumes no prior knowledge of Christian beliefs or practices, making it an invaluable resource for beginners to the subject as well as those looking for a refresher</li> <li>Incorporates coverage of Catholicism, Orthodoxy, Protestantism, Evangelicalism, and Pentecostalism</li> </ul> <p><i>A glossary, related websites, and other resources from Dr. McGrath are available online at www.alistermcgrathwiley.com </i><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p><b>Praise for the previous edition</b> <p>"Meticulous and memorable, <i>Christianity: An Introduction</i> takes us on a breathtaking journey, and readers of all kinds <p>will enjoy the ride." <p><b>Darren J. N. Middleton, Texas Christian University</b> <p>"The finest text of its kind available. It is encyclopaedic in scope, reliable and quite accessible to the non-specialist. In this second edition, an already solid resource is made even more valuable." <p><b>David L. Johns, Earlham School of Religion</b> <p>Now available in a widely revised and updated new edition, this popular textbook offers a uniquely comprehensive and lively introduction to the life, ideas, and ethos of Christianity. Including a thorough and accessible summary of the history of Christianity in addition to thematic chapters on the Bible, the nature of Jesus, and core Christian beliefs, <b><i>Christianity: An Introduction</i></b> provides a comprehensive foundation to the subject for students at all levels. The new edition has been brought completely up to date, with chapters covering global Christianity, Christianity and world religions, Christianity as a lived reality, and current theological debates. Along with these updates, the new edition has been revised and restructured to better fit the one-semester course format. <p>Written by one of the world's foremost theologians, the new edition of this classic work will be essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of the world's largest religion.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Alister E. McGrath</b> is Andreas Idreos Professor of Science and Religion at the University of Oxford. One of the world's leading theologians, he has written numerous critically acclaimed books, including <i>Why God Won't Go Away: Engaging the New Atheism</i> (2011), <i>Darwinism and the Divine: Evolutionary Thought and Natural Theology</i> (Wiley, 2011), and <i>The Intellectual World of C. S. Lewis</i> (Wiley, 2013). He is also the author of some of the most widely used theology textbooks, including the bestselling <i>Christian Theology: An Introduction</i>, now in its fifth edition (Wiley, 2010), <i>Historical Theology: An Introduction</i> <p>(2nd edition; Wiley, 2012), and <i>Theology: The Basics</i> (3rd edition; Wiley, 2011).
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