Carta’s Illustrated History of Christianity - Review

“The 2nd revised and expanded edition of Littell’s Illustrated History of Christianity will continue to hold a unique position as a reference work in religious history.” —American Reference Books Annual

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“Littell is clearly a scholar with a profound grasp of his subject.… The book’s strong points include the solid scholarship of the 180 one- to two-page essays, the 200 maps and the illustrations throughout.… Nothing quite like it is available.” —Library Journal

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“In the past three decades, publishers have provided a rich array of reference books on Christianity. Littell, one of the most distinguished historians of Christianity…, has made his own contribution through this volume. Like many other reference works, this one pays close attention to theology, dogma, and Christianity’s ethical and moral dimensions. Unlike some reference works, Littell’s is deeply concerned about the expansion of Christianity and its growth into a world religion. In this regard, his use of an ‘historical atlas’ approach to Christianity works exceedingly well, for the book contains an abundance of maps and pictures that give life to the text…. This book will help students and teachers see Christianity on a broad scale and on a global stage—a contribution uniquely suited to the issues and challenges of the twenty-first century.” —Theology Today

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