The Expansion of Christianity
Timothy Yates tells the fascinating story of how Christianity developed from its beginnings as a persecuted sect in an outpost of the Roman empire to become the largest religion on Earth. Human zeal and courage are key to the story, and the book concentrates on the missionary pioneers - people such as Paul, Columba, Francis Xavier, John Eliot, William Carey and Mary Slessor.
Examining continents individually, the book shows how Christianity has advanced despite periods of retreat. By the twentieth century every major ethnic group in the world had been reached, with estimates putting the number of Christians across the globe today at one third of the population.
All those interested in history and the growth of a truly world religion will find The Expansion of Christianity a rich and enlightening read.
"The importance of Yates’s book is that it sees Christianity’s fundamental character as a world religion from the very beginning." Canon Tim Dakin, CMS General Secretary
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