Download or read book A Short History of Christianity written by Geoffrey Blainey and published by SPCK. This book was released on 2016-07-21 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christianity has played a central role in world history, for better or worse, but beyond the life of Jesus many people know little of this story. Geoffrey Blainey takes the reader on a journey from the very beginnings of Christianity through to the present day. Looking at the development of the religion itself, as well as the social and economic forces that have influenced it, the book focuses on the stories of the key players in Christianity’s rise and fall through the ages, as well as how these players shaped the faith of believers.