A one-volume overview of the history and current status of Christianity in every country in the world
A 32-page full-colour global and continental overview of Christianity and religions (including Catholics, Independents, Orthodox, Protestants, Evangelicals and Pentecostals/Charismatics)
Historical and demographic profiles of Christianity in 234 countries, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, vetted by in-country experts
24 full-colour maps plus hundreds of additional graphs, charts and tables
Photos of Christians in every country of the world, both historic and contemporary
Detailed explanation of the methodology and sources supporting the estimates
Features quick-reference tables, including country-by-country statistics, that provide detail on religious affiliation and Christian activities worldwide
The World Christian Encyclopedia, now in its 3rd edition, documents the changing status of World Christianity over the past 120 years from historical and social scientific perspectives. It records the continued shift of Christianity to the Global South and contains estimates for religious and nonreligious affiliation in every country of the world, including detail on Christianity to the denominational level. This reference work features comprehensive descriptions of all Christian traditions, including current information on the uniqueness of Christian experiences around the world.