The Global Church—The First Eight Centuries by Donald Fairbairn offers a fresh and expansive look at early Christianity, highlighting its cultural diversity and theological unity across Asia, Africa, and Europe.

Rather than centering solely on the Western Roman world, Fairbairn draws attention to vibrant Christian communities in Africa, Turkey, Syria, Persia, and India. He explores how the early church interacted with surrounding cultures and religions, including the rise of Islam, and redefines key events with a truly global lens.

Ideal for students and general readers alike, this accessible introduction to the patristic era reshapes how we understand the early church’s development, identity, and global impact.