The history of Christianity covers thousands of years. Church History: The Basics offers a concise presentation of that history, making it widely accessible for those who are looking for an entry into Christian history studies. An abridged version of The Church from Age to Age, Church History: The Basics walks readers from the early Church (from the Apostles to AD 250) to post World War and into the 21st century, presenting themes, persons, and events in historical and chronological order to give readers a global perspective of Christianity through time.