Presents a picture of a theologian described by Jerome as the most important Christian thinker since the generation of the apostles. Arranged alphabetically by themes to aid accessibility, this book also provides an overview essay of the works of...

Diarmaid MacCulloch provides a factual basis for a thorough study of the history and development of Christianity. Readers begin their journey from the earliest days of the fledgling Christian Church to the end of the twentieth century.