The Handy Christianity Answer Book (The Handy Answer Book Series)

The Handy Christianity Answer Book provides detailed descriptions of the teachings of Jesus, Christian beliefs about Jesus, explications of ceremonies, symbols, rituals, observations, customs, leaders, and organization of the world’s largest religion. It clearly and eloquently explains how different Christians think and explores the richness of the Christian tradition. This engaging, user-friendly primer looks at the significance of the Bible, Jesus, the Apostles, the Trinity, the Eucharist, historical schisms, divisions and different denominations, worship, sacraments, prayer, and much more. This is an important reference that answers nearly 900 questions and offers fun facts that cover Christian history, religious practices, and cultural perspectives, including Why are there so many different kinds of Christians? What were the last words spoken by Jesus? What did Jesus say about loving one’s enemies? Did Jesus have brothers? What is the Nicene Creed? Is Heaven up and Hell down? Who was Joan of Arc? Why do most churches have organs? What is the earliest major film about Jesus?