The Essential History of Christianity
Miranda Threlfall-Holmes
9780281066421
160 pages
SPCK Group
Overview
The Essential History of Christianity covers both the key historical events and the big picture. Miranda Threlfall-Holmes helps us to understand what has gone on in the past, and sheds light on our present experiences of churches, religion, spirituality and religious conflict. She also gives important clues about what might happen in the future. This entertaining and accessible guide makes sense of a fascinating subject, providing a clear overview of the broad sweep of Christian history, and is indispensible for those beginning to study Christianity or the Church.
Author Bio
The Revd Dr Miranda Threlfall-Holmes has been Vicar of Belmont & Pittington in Durham Diocese since September 2012. She was previously Chaplain of Solwat Fellow of University College, Durham. Her doctoral thesis about Durham Cathedral Priory was published by OUP. She is the author, with Mark Newitt, of Being a Chaplain (SPCK, 2011).
