Christian / Church History

A bold and beautifully written new history of Christianity, the world's largest religion over the last two millennia, told through the stories of twelve churches.

During four years in session, Vatican Council II held television audiences rapt with its elegant, magnificently choreographed public ceremonies, while its debates generated front-page news on a near-weekly basis. This book captures the drama of the council, depicting the colorful characters involved and their clashes with one another.

Vivid account of the lives, writings and enduring influence of Christianity's founding fathers.

This book is a pioneering exploration of Tyndale's enormous impact on the development of the English language. ‘Dearly beloved’, ‘say the word’, ‘the powers that be’, ‘for ever and ever’ – these familiar phrases and many more were set down in print for the first time by William Tyndale. For his ground-breaking English translation of the Bible, he deliberately chose to write in a way that could be understood by the widest possible audience.

A beautifully observed journey through the cycle of the year in Anglo-Saxon England.

A beautifully observed journey through the cycle of the year in Anglo-Saxon England.