Christianity in the Twentieth Century

This ambitious work . . . surveys narratives of 20th-century Christian activity around the globe. . . . At times the array of Christian organizations . . . and the rapid jumps between locations can feel bewildering--yet the author provides reader-friendly transitions into and out of each theme. --Publishers Weekly A finely crafted exploration of Christianity in the 20th century. Stanley . . . provides an ingenious and informative history of the Christian faith through the last century . . . A well-written religious history that is destined to become a standard classroom text. --Kirkus To outline the course of 20th century Christian history in one volume is a daunting task and it is not surprising that few have attempted it but it has to be said that Stanley has succeeded in producing a masterpiece that will be read for many years to come. ---Paul Richardson, The Church of England Newspaper [This] book is an essential foundation for understanding the perilous times in which we live. ---Diarmaid MacCulloch, Times Literary Supplement Stanley's excellent book makes an original contribution to the history of modern Christianity. This is a fine piece of work from a master historian. It will stand the test of time. --Dana L. Robert, author of Christian Mission: How Christianity Became a World Religion An absolutely superb book. Christianity in the Twentieth Century succeeds admirably in illuminating an extremely complex historical phenomenon. --Mark A. Noll, author of The New Shape of World Christianity: How American Experience Reflects Global Faith