Understanding Christianity Origins Beliefs Practices Holy Texts Sacred Places Author:Rosemary Drage Hale This informative guide provides insight into the development, principal figures, and features of the religion that has formed the backbone of Western civilization for two millennia. Key themes and events of Christianity are covered including the Trinity, the Virgin Mary, and the teachings of Jesus. Understanding Christianity also clarifies confu... more »sing issues such as the difference between Roman Catholic and Protestant traditions, and the origins of the Reformation and counter-Reformation.« less