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~ Richard J. Wagner (Author)
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Get to know the beliefs and practices inspired by Jesus Christ

Discover what it means to be a Christian and follow the gospel

Curious about Christianity? This friendly guide helps you understand the basic teachings of the Christian faith, exploring the common ground that all Christians share, the differences among the major branches, the key events in Christian history, the key theological issues, and the many ways Christians live out their faith in today’s world.

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  • Explanations in plain English
  • "Get in, get out" information
  • Icons and other navigational aids
  • Tear-out cheat sheet
  • Top ten lists
  • A dash of humor and fun

Discover how to:

  • Express the core essentials of Christianity
  • Appreciate the life and teachings of Jesus
  • Understand why the Bible is central to the faith
  • Respect the unique roles of the Trinity
  • Explore controversial issues among the branches


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Includes Foreword by Kurt Warner, Super Bowl and NFL MVP

"Christianity For Dummies" is a friendly, approachable guide that introduces readers to the Christian faith and Church, putting into everyday language what exactly it means to be a "Christian".

The book is for anyone who is curious about Christianity -- both people who are not Christians and those on the periphery of the Church. However, it is also for Christians who are interested in discovering more about their faith.

To borrow the words of C.S. Lewis, "Christianity For Dummies" focuses the majority of its coverage on "mere Christianity", the core essentials of the Christian faith that all believers, regardless of their background, agree to. At the same time, areas of difference won’t be swept under the table. When debatable topics arise, the book will highlight the differences that exist among various parts of the Church and faithfully represent these positions.

Christians believe that God created all things, including a sense of humor. "Christianity For Dummies" embraces that view as it tackles a traditionally serious topic with the familiar Dummies style of wit and irreverent humor. As it does so, the book strikes an appropriate balance between funniness and a keen sensitivity and respect for the subject matter, such that even the most pious saint can chuckle without finding offense.

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  • Paperback: 408 pages
  • Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (March 5, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0764544829
  • ISBN-13: 978-0764544828
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
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28 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Overview, February 7, 2005
I read Mr. Wagner's book "Christian Prayer for Dummies" and loved it, intentionally or not it gave a better overview of what it really means to be a Christian. Which is a personal relationship with God.

I was hoping for a better continuation in this book, but it didn't really happen. Mr. Wagner does have a wit and a sense of humour. But this book is rather dry. The book is more about how Christianity works than anything to do with a personal relationship with God and all the good things that come from that ie. a revolution of character, peace of mind etc.


This book is for those who are looking for a good overview of the "technical" aspects of Chritianity. How it came about, the split from Judaism, why the Bible is so important. And the differences between all the Christian denominations. If you want to know about a personal relationship with God please check out Christian Prayer for Dummies
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9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Just the facts, ma'am, March 23, 2004
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If you want to know the basics of the Christian faith, the beliefs shared in principle by most denominations, this book does it with humor and grace. Some Christian groups may have a more or less literal interpretation of these beliefs, but this book is a good primer on what it means to be a Christian. If you are thinking of becoming Christian, or you want to go back to basics an understand your roots, read this and start bulding your faith from the ground up.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Should be called "Fundamentalist Christianity for Dummies", April 4, 2006
Having been raised a christian, I was suprised by what I read in this book. Several times I asked myself "you mean christians believe that?" The author assumes that fundamentalism is mainstream christianity and occasionally throws in some information about Catholicism, Orthodox religions and non fundamentalist religions almost as an aside. Very one sided and disappointing. There must be something better out there.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Way too hip/glib/slangy For You
I was looking for a nice overview to Christianity. I'd picked-up a dummy book on some other religious subdivision and it was rather good. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Well Written Christian Outline
As if it wasn't obvious from the title, Christianity For Dummies is an overview of a very complex subject. Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars Narrow Perspective of Christianity
Not only does this book only give Rick Warren's fundamentalist perspective of Christianity. It bashes Orthodox and Catholic, sometimes even traditional protestant beliefs without... Read more
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2.0 out of 5 stars Too Biased
I am not a christian, and bought this book to learn more about the faith. Although this book does provide a basic outline of christian beliefs, the author lets his personal bias... Read more
Published on September 12, 2006 by Thomas Wier

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book
I'm a Christian and this book tells many facts about christianity. I read about a third of the book and i find it very useful to build faith. Read more
Published on March 19, 2006 by Yuk C. Lam

1.0 out of 5 stars I thought the "for dummies" part was just a gimmick
Rather than being a well organized explanation of what Christianity is and of what Christians believe, this book is a rationalization of Christian faith that anyone with even... Read more
Published on August 24, 2005 by Matthew A. Mckay

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read for Christians and Searchers alike
This book provides an excellent overview of Christianity and what it means to be a Christian. Those who are seeking direction in their lives will find an easy-to-understand,... Read more
Published on July 18, 2004 by Ray

1.0 out of 5 stars Not any good...
I could only read an hour and a half of this poorly written outline. Read, 'A Compact Guide To The Christian Life' by Karen Lee-Thorp. It's much better.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wagner Nailed It !!!
What a terrific offering from Wagner. I wish something like this had been available 20 years ago when I was trying to learn more about the Christian faith. Read more
Published on March 25, 2004 by cfnoel

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book - why did it take so long to get it???
This book is great! It's a wonder that a book like this didn't arrive sooner. The writing is humorous enough to keep you engaged, but engaging enough to keep you reading and... Read more
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