The World's Christians - Who They Are, Where They Are, and How They Got There

Written by an award-winning author, this well-organized and comprehensive introduction to global Christianity illuminates the many ways the world's Christians live their faith today.

* Covers the entire globe: Africa, Asia, and Latin America as well as Europe, North America, and the Pacific
* Provides impartial, in-depth descriptions of the world's four major Christian traditions: Orthodox, Catholic, Protestant, and Pentecostal/Charismatic
* Utilizes the best available sources to produce an up-to-date profile of demographic trends in the Christian population
* Blends history, sociology, anthropology, and theology to create a rich, multi-layered analysis of the world Christian movement
* Features clear maps and 4-color illustrations throughout the volume