The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to World Christianity presents a collection of essays that explore a range of topics relating to the rise, spread, and influence of Christianity throughout the world. * Features contributions from renowned scholars of history and religion from around the world * Addresses the origins and global expansion of Christianity over the course of two millennia * Covers a wide range of themes relating to Christianity, including women, worship, sacraments, music, visual arts, architecture, and many more * Explores the development of Christian traditions over the past two centuries across several continents and the rise in secularization