A Short History of Christianity Beyond the West: Asia, Africa, and Latin America 1450-2000 - Paperback

by Klaus Koschorke (Author)

**Recognized as IBMR Outstanding Book 2024**

Today, the majority of the world's Christian population lives in the Global South. Knowledge of their history is therefore indispensable. This textbook offers a compact and vivid overview of the history of Christianity in Asia, Africa and Latin America since 1450, focussing on diversity and interdependence, local actors and global effects. Maps, illustrations and numerous photos as well as continuous references to easily accessible source texts support the reader's own reading and its use in various forms of academic teaching.
Special bonus material including 250 photos taken by the author can be accessed here: https: //doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.27623484.v2

Author Biography

Klaus Koschorke is professor emeritus at Munich University LMU (Chair' Early and Global History of Christianity). He had multiple guest professorships in Asia (India, China, Japan, Korea, Sri Lanka), Africa (South Africa, Ethiopia) and UK. He has published widely on the history of Christianity in the Global South and developed the concept of polycentricity in the history of World Christianity, including A History of Christianity in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, 1450-1990. A Documentary Sourcebook, edited by K. Koschorke, F. Ludwig and M. Delgado (Eerdmans 2007).