J. Michael Matkin 
The Complete Idiot »s Guide to Early Christianity 
Discover the Origins of the Christian Religion

Where it all began-for two billion followers worldwide.
The most popular religion in the world has a variety of doctrines, beliefs, and practices. This book helps its legion of followers to better understand where it all began, while exploring everything from how early Christians lived to Jesus » initial message and its impact on the church.
* Explores every aspect of the church and the roots of its core beliefs
* Easy to understand and use
* Covers the hot topics of Christianity-women in the church, Gnosticism, politics, and more
* Author is a well-known scholar and expert on ancient Christianity