From Christian beliefs about the creation of the world to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the author of An Introduction to Kierkegaard tells the story of Christianity and the Church itself, explaining the most important concepts and holidays associated with the faith. Taking an evenhanded approach, Peter Vardy outlines the Christian view of ethics, the nature of God, the problem of evil, feminism, and the New Atheism. In addition to discussing the causes of the Reformation, Vardy also includes capsule biographies of such pivotal figures in Christian history as Francis of Assisi, Martin Luther, John Calvin, Teresa of Avila, and Julian of Norwich.