The Lion Encyclopedia of Christianity

Description

This book takes a thematic approach to Christianity, providing a series of useful article-length features on key aspects of the Christian faith including: beginnings, history, groups and denominations; the monastic tradition; Church buildings; Church worship; festivals; symbols; prayer, personal piety, faith in action; the Bible in the life of the church; and, beliefs. It's clear layout, which includes information boxes, maps, diagrams and illustrations, ensure a useful resource book suitable for children of any faith or none.

DAVID SELF is a prolific and highly respected writer of RE textbooks, with an easy-to-read style. For Lion he has written The Lion Treasury of Saints and World Religions.