christianity

Explores the impact of religion on art, architecture, government, and society during the Renaissance.

Describes the history, beliefs, practices, festivals, and sacred places of Christians, and includes a table of Christian denominations.

On cover: Ministers, church members, revivals, baptisms, shaped-note and gospel singing, faith healing, camp meetings, footwashing, snake handling, and other traditions of mountain religious heritage.

Describes the role of the Church in the High Middle Ages, A.D. 1100 through 1400, and how it influenced the shaping of European civilization.

Presents an introduction to North American folk religion, discussing folk religion versus orthodoxy, worship and wonder, saints and angels, visions of supernatural women, conjurers and healers, and folk religion in the modern world.

Introduces some of the beliefs and practices of the Christian faith.

Vibiana, an unwanted fourth child denied even a name by her grandfather, finds her name and identity in Christianity, but with the Boxer Rebellion in full swing and Chinese Christians facing death, she must decide whether her loyalties lie with her religion or her country.

Presents a comprehensive analysis of the questions raised by "The Da Vinci Code" and other writings, and examines claims of secret Bible codes and other alternatives to the traditional Bible.

Explains the origins, development, beliefs, festivals, and ceremonies of various world faiths and where they are practiced, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and traditional religions of Australian aborigines and Native Americans.