This is a multidisciplinary compendium of essays describing Christianity continent by continent. Latin America and North America are somewhat disingenuously presented together as ‘the Americas’, with only one chapter on North America. The final continent considered is ‘the Pacific’, this receiving proportionately the most detailed treatment of all, with three chapters on the Pacific islands divided ethnically. Only five of the nineteen authors work outside North America, and all of these are westerners. This is not a history of World Christianity per se, however, but more of a kaleidoscope of contemporary Christianity – although most of the essays begin with a useful historical overview of Christianity in the particular region being discussed. This overview is usually followed by a more in-depth look at the contemporary context, with particular focus on social scientific analyses. The book sets out to answer an overriding question about how Christianity has impacted and transformed society in different parts of the world. By presenting overview histories and individual disciplinary analyses covering all the regions of the world, the collection has succeeded in presenting a fascinating panorama of case studies from authors who know their regions well. As is true of most collections, there are weak spots, and the careful historian will be frustrated by the predominantly social scientific analyses of some chapters with inadequate histories: some of the chapters lack accurate information, or emphasise a particular form of Christianity or country to the virtual exclusion of others. A case in point is the chapter on southern Africa, where the focus is on African ‘Spirit’ Churches. The chapter on East Asia is dominated by a discussion of South Korea. Of course, authors write about what they know best, and the reader will need to fill in the inevitable gaps by reference to other historical studies on the region concerned. Having said all that, this is a refreshing and innovative collection by well-qualified authors that is worth its place on a reference shelf. Any scholar wanting background information on Christianity in any region of the world will find this book very helpful.