--- product_id: 4361435 title: "History of Christianity" brand: "paul johnson" price: "€ 29.97" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/4361435-history-of-christianity store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # History of Christianity **Brand:** paul johnson **Price:** € 29.97 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** History of Christianity by paul johnson - **How much does it cost?** € 29.97 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/4361435-history-of-christianity) ## Best For - paul johnson enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted paul johnson brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description History of Christianity ## Images ![History of Christianity - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/8136NC1JamL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ Thick book *by P***R on Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2023* Haven’t read — was expecting something different! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very readable and interesting look at Christian history *by J***R on Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2008* My first introduction to Paul Johnson was his  Modern Times Revised Edition: The World from the Twenties to the Nineties (Perennial Classics) . I really enjoyed his perspective on things and his prose was very easy to read and understand. I decided to follow up with this volume since I have always had a fascination with Christian History. Most of my previous experience with Christian history was gleaned out of Durant's "Story of Civilization" series and snippets of early Christian History from Josephus and Gibbon. This is really my first time reading a volume dedicated to Christian History.I found that this book met my expectations. As expected it is difficult to compress 2000 years of history into a 500 page volume, but Johnson did an excellent job picking out highlights of Christian history. He weaves these facts into a big picture and brings out several things that I had not noticed before. An example would be roles the different orders of Monks played in society. I hadn't realized how diverse the different societies were, and some actually did play an important role in society at various times.The book consists of eight parts looking at the beginnings, the transition to a state religion, the time as a state religion, the rise of opposition within the church, the reformation with focus on Erasmus, the time of warring between Protestantism and Catholicism, a look at missionary work and the expansion outside of Europe, and finally a look at Triumphalism. Beyond that division though, there were no subdivisions, so it is difficult to use this as a reference book. There is an index that helps, but this is mainly a good book to get the big picture of Christian history. I recommend this book for someone looking for a good overview of history, but not for someone looking for a good reference book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Intitutional and Ideological History *by T***C on Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2013* Paul Johnson's "History of Christianity" is an in-depth history of the Christian church, from the first century through most of the 20th century. It is a deep, intellectual dive into church history.This is an institutional and ideological history of the Christian church. The chapters are long and aren't focused on the details but are focused on the evolution of the ideas. At times Johnson writes almost stream-of-conscious, with one thought and theme flowing into another. However, despite the breadth and depth of the book, it is not a comprehensive history full of every little detail of church history. For example, Johnson doesn't even mention the adoption of the Nicene Creed, and the papacy's move to Avignon is mentioned in passing. Thus, it would not serve as a good reference.Johnson focuses on the conflict in the church and doesn't shy away from its institutional faults. However, he is a believer and does not bring cynicism to the table, just honesty. He does ultimately conclude that the church has provided hope and civilization to the West, and maybe it is God's will that church is in turmoil. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/4361435-history-of-christianity](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/4361435-history-of-christianity) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-05-03*