Christianity
Written by Ernst Wilhelm Benz
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External Web sites
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Christianity
- British Broadcasting Corporation - Christianity
- Buzzle.com - Christianity
- Jewish Virtual Library - Christianity
- Kidipede History for Kids - Christianity
- Religion Facts - What is Christianity?
- The Canadian Encyclopedia - Christianity
- The Catholic Encyclopedia - Christianity
Britannica Web sites
Articles from Britannica encyclopedias for elementary and high school students.
- Christianity - Children's Encyclopedia (Ages 8-11)
With some 2 billion followers, Christianity is the world’s most widespread religion. Christianity is based on the life, death, and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. The religion has three main branches-Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Protestantism.
- Christianity - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up)
The beliefs and practices of Christianity are based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Christianity is divided into three main denominations: Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Protestant. There are more Christians in the world (some 2 billion at the beginning of the 21st century) than followers of any other single religion. (See also Jesus Christ.)