This book takes a thematic approach to Christianity, providing a series of useful article-length features on key aspects of the Christian faith including:

• Beginnings, history, groups and denominations

• The monastic tradition

• Church buildings

• Church worship

• Festivals

• Symbols

• Prayer, personal piety, faith in action

• The Bible in the life of the church

• Beliefs Its clear layout, which includes information boxes, maps, diagrams and illustrations, ensure a useful resource book suitable for children of any faith or none.