Written by an award-winning author, this well-organized and comprehensive introduction to global Christianity illuminates the many ways the world''s Christians live their faith today.

• Covers the entire globe: Africa, Asia, and Latin America as well as Europe, North America, and the Pacific
• Provides impartial, in-depth descriptions of the world''s four major Christian traditions: Orthodox, Catholic, Protestant, and Pentecostal/Charismatic
• Utilizes the best available sources to produce an up-to-date profile of demographic trends in the Christian population
• Blends history, sociology, anthropology, and theology to create a rich, multi-layered analysis of the world Christian movement  
• Features clear maps and 4-color illustrations throughout the volume