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Christianity is a global faith. Today, people are increasingly aware that Christianity extends far beyond Europe and North America, permeating the Eastern and Southern hemispheres. What we may know less well is that Christianity has always been a global faith. A vast untold story waits to be heard beyond the familiar tale of how the Christian faith spread across Europe. Not only was Jesus born in Asia, but in the early years of the church Christianity found fertile soil in Africa and soon extended to East Asia as well. In this brief introduction to world Christian history, Derek Cooper explores the development of Christianity across time and the continents. Guiding readers to places such as Iraq, Ethiopia and India, Scandinavia, Brazil and Oceania, he reveals the fascinating -- and often surprising -- history of the church.
About the Author
Derek Cooper is Associate Dean of the Faculty and Associate Professor of Global Christianity at Reformed Episcopal Seminary. He is also Managing Director of Thomas Institute, an educational travel company specializing in learning on location. He hails from the mighty country of Texas but is a long-term resident of Pennsylvania. Derek is the author of more than a dozen books related to world religions, church history, and Christian living. When not writing or teaching, Derek loves traveling, cooking, and spending time outdoors. He has visited more than 70 countries worldwide and is always planning the next trip.
