A Short History of Christianity vividly describes many of the significant players in the religions rise and fall through the ages, from Jesus himself to Francis of Assisi, Martin Luther, Francis Xavier, John Wesley, and even the Beatles, who claimed to be more popular than Jesus. Blainey takes us into the world of Christian worshipers through the ages—from housewives to stonemasons—and traces the rise of the critics of Christ and his followers.Eminently readable, and written with Blaineys characteristic curiosity and storytelling skill, this book often places Christianity at the center of world history. Will it remain near the center? Blaineys narrative illustrates that Christianitys history is a much-repeated story of ups and downs.,
