An Introduction to Christianity
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The key figures, events and ideas of Christian history, discussed within their own context.
Linda Woodhead is hoogleraar in de sociologie van religie. Ze staat vooral bekend om haar werk over religieuze veranderingen sinds de jaren tachtig en om het initiëren van publieke debatten over geloof. Ze wordt beschouwd als een van 's werelds toonaangevende experts op het gebied van religie.



The key figures, events and ideas of Christian history, discussed within their own context.
Addresses the most pressing question in the study of religion today: are new forms of spirituality overtaking traditional forms of religion? This book provides a theoretical perspective which explains both secularization and sacralization. It offers some predictions about the future of religion and spirituality in the west.
This is a short, accessible analysis of Christianity that focuses on its social and cultural diversity as well as its historical dimensions.