National Geographics "History of Christianity A Chronicle of Christian Civilisation from Ancient Rome to Today " by Jean Pierce Isbouts ( best selling author of " In the Footsteps of Jesus ") has been heralded as" an unprecedented Chronicle of Christianity ". Retailing for $ 65 nz this book is in pristine as new condition and would make a wonderful gift for anyone interested in the history of religion . This handsomely presented large format book has hundreds of illustrations and maps .written from a non denominational point of view, it offers a fascinating overview of the pervasive impact of Christian ideals in the realm of ethics , society , culture, politics, science, and respect for human dignity ..... the author is a American Humanities scholar who has published widely on Judaism, Christianity and Islam .

The second book in the pair which I am including as a bonus gift to buyer which is also in as new condition , is " How to read a Church " by Dr Richard Taylor. Described as a gem of a book this book leads you through the symbolism and significance of colours , letters recurring motifs etc found within traditional Christian churches.It is a fascinating guide to the history , meaning & messages to be found ... (new retails for approx around $30.00 nz )

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