Essential Guide to Christianity

Dyron Daughrity is the William S. Banowsky Chair and Professor of Religion at Pepperdine University, USA.

• 1. Overview, Dyron Daughrity (Pepperdine University, USA)2. Jesus - A Jewish Messiah, Nicholas Zola (Pepperdine University, USA) 3. The Bible - How Christians Use Their Text, Craig Ginn (University of Calgary, Canada)4. The Sacraments: The Lifeblood of Christianity, Ellie Shafer (independent scholar, USA)5. Women in Christianity - An Emerging Story, Ellie Shafer (independent scholar, USA)6. Christianity and Politics: From Constantine to Today, Darin Lenz (Biola University, USA)7. Eastern Orthodox Christianity: A Vital Tradition, Gaelan Gilbert (University of Saint Katherine, USA8. Roman Catholicism A Tradition in Transition, Todd Hartch (Eastern Kentucky University, USA)9. Protestantism 40,000 and Still Counting, Will Purninton (Seoul Theological University, South Korea)10. Global Christianity - The Future of Faith,Will Purninton (Seoul Theological University, South Korea)

This book really is “essential” to understanding Christianity in its fullest context. The essays are multi-disciplinary and wide in scope, taking into consideration Christianity’s beliefs, sacramental worship, denominational histories, and future. What’s most impressive is that the book does this with a global perspective in mind, recognizing that Christianity has always been a universal religion.