The Faith: a History of Christianity

Catholic New Times, Sept 26, 2004 by Clint Hartung

The Faith: A History of Christianity by Brian Moynahan, New York, Doubleday, 2002, 806 pp.

In 800-plus pages, British historian ("The British Century") Brian Moynahan has written in accessible journalistic prose an outstanding history of Christianity.

Filled with marvelous illustrations, classic works of art and contemporary photos (Martin Luther King, Oscar Romero et al), The Faith takes us on the extraordinary journey which began with Jesus and "followers of the Way" and continues to flourish today.

Chapters like "Lost Atlantis: The Islamic Invasions." "A Carnage of Pagans": Crusades, "If golde ruste, what should iren do?" : Early Reformers, The attractive African meteor": The Slave Trade. "I have a dream": Liberation Theology--indicate the scope of the author's achievement as well as his ability to connect with a modern audience. This book is a remarkable achievement ideally suited as a resource, a text or just a darn good read.