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Christianity For Dummies

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Christianity For Dummies by Richard Wagner provides an introductory guide to the Christian faith, explaining its history, core beliefs, and practices. The book delves into the significance of key figures, explores major denominations, and offers insights into Christian worship and rituals. It's designed to be accessible for those new to Christianity or anyone seeking a basic understanding of this major world religion.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for an accessible and engaging introduction to the fundamentals of Christianity. It breaks down complex theological concepts, explores historical contexts, and offers practical insights into Christian living, making it perfect for both new believers and those wanting to deepen their understanding of the faith.

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A guide to what Christians hold in common and how major denominations differ. It demystifies two millennia of Christian history and theology and helps people grasp the uses of the faith and put their own beliefs in context.

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A plain-English guide to what all Christians hold in common and how major denominations differ.

Joining our successful line of For Dummies books on religion, this easy-to-understand guide demystifies two millennia of Christian history and theology. It helps people grasp the essentials of the faith and put their own beliefs in context. The book explores the life and teachings of Jesus in the four gospels and describes the sacred books and doctrines common to all Christians.

It elucidates concepts such as the Trinity, the eternal soul, heaven and hell, and Christian sacraments. The guide also explains how the Christian faith has developed over the centuries, pinpointing differences between major branches and discussing doctrinal controversies that still persist today.

Richard Wagner (Princeton, MA) runs Digitalwalk.net, an online Christian magazine, and is also the author of Christian Prayer For Dummies (0-764-55500-6).

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780764544828

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 February 2004

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Kurt Warner
  • Foreword by Kurt Warner
  • Foreword by Kurt Warner

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 188.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 567g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Richard Wagner is publisher of Digitalwalk.net, a Web-based Christian discipleship magazine. He has more than a decadeโ€™s broad experience in church leadership and teaching roles.

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