Christianity, one of the world's great religions, has had an incalculable impact on human history. This book describes the main ideas and personalities of Christian history, its organisation and spirituality, how it has changed politics, sex, and human society. It presents the global history of Christianity.

Richard Dawkins' God Delusion is the bestselling book. This suggests that its arguments are influencing popular culture, and are thus likely to be widely encountered by church leaders and members. This work condenses Dawkins' often rambling arguments into succinct form, and provides responses from a Christian perspective.

Investigates the Templar legends and legacy - from the mysteries of Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem through to Templar appearances in Dan Brown and Indiana Jones. This book explains the context of Templar history, including the evidence discovered by the Vatican that the Templars were not guilty of heresy.

Steve and Pam Paulson travelled to every corner of the USA, photographing the signs of churches large and small and in all denominations. Featuring churches both imposing and humble, 'Church Signs Across America' is as remarkable for its display of the diversity of American church architecture as it is for the humour and inspiration displayed in the signs.

The cross and crucifix are the most important symbols of Christianity. Made from silver, copper, bronze, iron, ivory, bone, marble, stone, and wood, these expertly crafted artifacts are decorated by gilding or silvering, polychromy, enamelling, or gems and pearls. This work offers a look at examples of crosses and crucifixes from around the world.

If religion is characterised by the recruitment of God to serve our agendas, and faith is about putting our agendas at the service of God, then clearly there is too much religion in the world, and not enough faith. This title addresses issues of importance to the organised religion in general, and the role of the Church of England in particular.

McGrath presents the fascinating story of heresy throughout Christian history and sheds light on those shunned beliefs and their consistent appeal today. McGrath's provocative thesis is that the categories of heresy and orthodoxy must be preserved by the church today.

Discusses the role of Gnostic theologians in the formation of catholic thought. This book offers a view of the controversies which gave rise to the councils of Nicaea, Ephesus and Chalcedon. It proposes a revision in the scholarly perception of early Christendom, demonstrating the essential unity of the tradition.

A comprehensive chronological account of the development of Christianity from its beginnings to the present day. It emphasises the dynamic and diverse currents that have shaped Christian thought and institutions, and Christianitys responses to the social, political and intellectual challenges of different historical and global contexts.

Presents the true story of the author's unrequited love for someone she believes to be the 'man of her life', which leads her on a journey to understanding the meaning of life and proving the existence of God. This book includes life lessons that is suitable for those in pain and doubt.

Traces the history of religious identities in Ireland, looking at how Irish Protestants and Irish Catholics have regarded each other and how their view of the opposing side has crucially moulded their sense of what their own community stands for, right up to the Troubles and beyond.

The idea of the US as a Christian nation is a powerful, seductive, and potentially destructive theme in American life, culture, and politics. Many fundamentalist and evangelical leaders promote this notion, and millions of Americans simply assume the Christian character of the US. This book reveals the biblical vision of the 'kingdom of God'.

Features an inspiring scripture, a brief first-person reflection, a prayer and a practical tip that will help to restore our spiritual equilibrium. This book is designed to help you to create a two-minute quiet time to compose your mind, give your worries over to the one who watches over all of us, and resume your day with confidence and serenity.

Every year since 1977, Guideposts has published Daily Guideposts , a devotional book containing short inspirational pieces for each day of the year. This title explores the many gifts, spiritual and temporal - Scripture, church, opportunities to serve and peaceful moments to rest in Him - that the Lord has given as we pursue our pilgrim journey.

A guide to the study of Christianity that covers the major areas of study, including chapters on how Christianity has been studied, foundations and scripture, community and structure, religious values, theology, and ethics, rituals and spirituality, aesthetics, and the teleological nature of Christianity.