History of Christianity

How did the cult around an obscure spiritual teacher from Nazareth in the first century come to be the world's biggest religion, with a third of humanity its followers this epic, acclaimed history follows the story of Christianity around the globe, from ancient Palestine to contemporary China. Encompassing wars, empires, reformers, apostles, sects and crusaders, it shows how Christianity has brought humanity to the most terrible acts of cruelty - and inspired its most sublime accomplishments.