"Christianity is practiced by almost one third of the world's population"--Cover, p. [4].

Originally published: The Kingfisher book of religions, 1999. Includes index.

The development of Christianity -- The life of Jesus -- The ministry of Jesus -- The crucifixion -- The Trinity -- Christian worship -- The sacraments -- Christmas -- Celebrating Easter -- The religious life -- Cathedrals and churches -- Missionaries -- Divisions in Christianity -- The church in the twenty-first century.