Quantity:


	Amazon Prime free trial required. Sign up when you check out. Learn more

More Buying Choices

Have one to sell? Sell yours here

Get a �0.25 Amazon.co.uk Gift Card

See larger image

Share your own customer images

Publisher: learn how customers can search inside this book.

Tell the Publisher!
I�d like to read this book on Kindle

Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here, or download a FREE Kindle Reading App.

A Short History of Christianity [Paperback]

Stephen Tomkins (Author)

3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

RRP:	�9.99
Price:	�7.09 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions
Deal Price:
You Save:	�2.90 (29%)
	o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o

In stock.
Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk. Gift-wrap available.

Only 5 left in stock--order soon (more on the way).

Want guaranteed delivery by Saturday, February 11? Choose Express delivery at checkout. See Details

	Amazon Price	New from	Used from
Paperback	�7.09	--	--
Show # more paperbacks
Show fewer paperbacks

Amazon.co.uk Trade-In Store
Did you know you can trade in your old books for an Amazon.co.uk Gift Card to spend on the things you want? Visit the Amazon.co.uk Trade-In Store for more details.

› See more product promotions

Frequently Bought Together

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

A History of Christianity: The First Three... by Diarmaid MacCulloch
4.5 out of 5 stars (46)

�9.89
Christianity: A Very Short Introduction (Very S... by Linda Woodhead
3.8 out of 5 stars (5)

�5.11
A History Of Christianity [DVD] [2009] DVD ~ Diarmaid MacCulloch
4.1 out of 5 stars (25)

�8.99
The Books of the New Testament (SCM Study Guide) by Ian Boxall
4.0 out of 5 stars (1)

�16.14
The Old Testament (SCM Study Guide) by John Holdsworth

�16.14
Christian History: An Introduction by Diarmaid MacCulloch
3.0 out of 5 stars (1)

�16.99

Product details

Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Lion Hudson Plc (19 Aug 2005)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0745951449
ISBN-13: 978-0745951447
Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 13 x 1.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 344,132 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, and more.

› Visit Amazon's Stephen Tomkins Page

Product Description

Worshipped by 2 billion Christians worldwide, Jesus Christ is the most famous human being ever. Stephen Tomkins takes the reader on a enlightening and enjoyable journey through the key stages of Christian development, covering the people, the events, the movements, the controversies and the expansion of the Church in this lively 'warts and all' portrait. The book begins with the life of Jesus before looking at the spread of the early church and the Roman Empire. Tomkins then continues the story of Christianity right up to the present day, including discussion of topics such as: the Eastern church, battles between East and West, the Reformation, the Counter-Reformation, the Enlightenment and the impact of science. The author also provides a snapshot of the worldwide church of the 21st century, and explores the challenges it faces.

About the Author

STEPHEN TOMKINS has a PhD in Church History at London Bible College and a contributing editor to the Ship of Fools website. He is the author of John Wesley: A Biography (Lion, 2003) and Paul and His World (Lion, 2004).

Tags Customers Associate with This Product

(What's this?)

Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.

christianity love god(1)

Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store

If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store. Learn more

What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?

A History of Christianity: The First Three Thousand Years by Diarmaid MacCulloch Paperback
4.5 out of 5 stars (46)

�9.89

Christianity: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) by Linda Woodhead Paperback
3.8 out of 5 stars (5)

�5.11

› Explore similar items

Customer Reviews

4 Reviews

5 star:		(0)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

Average Customer Review

3.2 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews)

Share your thoughts with other customers:

Create your own review

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars maybe i'm stupid, 16 Aug 2007

Mrs. H. J. Watson - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)

This review is from: A Short History of Christianity (Paperback)

I may not be as cultured as the other reviewer, but I found this book interesting and accessible. I haven't read many books on this theme, but I am now prompted to explore further. An easy read, and well worth a few quid.

Help other customers find the most helpful reviews

Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

Report abuse | Permalink

Comment Comment

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Money well spent, 8 Nov 2007

O Theophilus (Milton Keynes, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Short History of Christianity (Paperback)

I can't compare this to other works on the history of Christianity because I've never read any... which demonstrates, perhaps, that this book is attractive and accessible to people who don't normally pick up that sort of thing.

I found it a useful and entertaining overview. It put my vague and half-understood notions about the history of the faith into context and I now feel as though I have some sort of framework in which to find out more.

It was also, in places, extremely funny. Money well spent.

Help other customers find the most helpful reviews

Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

Report abuse | Permalink

Comment Comment

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and informative romp through the history of Christianity, 14 Mar 2010

I. Holder (Sydney, Australia) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)

This review is from: A Short History of Christianity (Paperback)

An entertaining and informative romp through the history of Christianity; entertaining as Stephen Tomkin's humour shines through and informative as many aspects I was unaware of were discussed, albeit briefly [it is a *short* history!:] The information on the 20th Century was particularly interesting to me as it was an area I did not have much knowledge in, even if I did know some of the names.

Help other customers find the most helpful reviews

Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

Report abuse | Permalink

Comment Comment

Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review

› See all 4 customer reviews on Amazon.co.uk

Would you like to see more reviews about this item?

› Go to Amazon.com to see all 9 reviews 4.8 out of 5 stars

Were these reviews helpful? Let us know

Most Recent Customer Reviews

1.0 out of 5 stars Keep browsing.
I found this slim volume to be a complete waste of time and money. For the sake of brevity, the author skips over or misses out far too many important people and events, but then... Read more

Published on 14 April 2007 by Gary

› See all 4 customer reviews on Amazon.co.uk

.jsOffDisplayBlock { display: block; } .jsOffDisplayInline { display: inline; } .jsOffVisibility { visibility: visible; } .jsOnDisplayBlock { display: none; } .jsOnDisplayNoneBlock { display: block; } .jsOnDisplayNoneInline { display: inline; } .jsOnDisplayInline { display: none; } .jsOnVisibility { visibility: hidden; } .jqOnDisplayBlock { display: none; } .jqOnDisplayInline { display: none; } .jqOnVisibility { visibility: hidden; } .jqOnDisplayNoneBlock { display: block; } .jqOnDisplayNoneInline { display: inline; }

Customer Discussions

This product's forum

Discussion	Replies	Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight

Start a new discussion

Topic:

First post:

Receive e-mail when new posts are made

Prompts for sign-in

Guidelines

Active discussions in related forums

Discussion	Replies	Latest Post
religion forum I still haven't read Dawkins	869	32 minutes ago
religion forum The lack of a soul	128	1 hour ago
religion forum Why Did You Choose The Faith You Follow?	6	1 hour ago
religion forum Super Smart Animals	26	2 hours ago
religion forum There is God and God created the Universe...Oh My! What have I said?	79	3 hours ago
religion forum Interesting Proverbs	220	4 hours ago
religion forum Why did God let people crucify Jesus?	105	4 hours ago
religion forum Doomsday 2012 - Brace For Impact?	242	4 hours ago