Chronologically organized from the pre-Christian era to the present, R. Dean Peterson's A Concise History of Christianity acquaints students with the historical development of the Christian Church as well as the people, places, and ideas that have shaped Christianity.
With a writing style that is accessible without slighting scholarship, the author's prose is understandable to beginning readers. Throughout, Dr. Peterson includes examples and illustrations to give readers a "feel" for history, while timelines and detailed maps place events in chronological and geographical context.