Christianity at the Crossroads: The Global Church from the Print Revolution to the Digital Era.

This article reviews *Christianity at the Crossroads: The Global Church from the Print Revolution to the Digital Era* by David N. Hempton, which explores the history of Christianity through the lens of networks rather than traditional hierarchical structures. Hempton argues that religious change occurs through complex, non-linear networks of individuals and cultural exchanges, often bypassing formal church hierarchies, and highlights the significance of women's networks, economic flows, and informal practices like music in shaping Christian history. The book applies this framework to various historical examples, including Jesuit history, Pentecostalism, and Catholic feminism, emphasizing Protestantism's networked nature rooted in Martin Luther's concept of the priesthood of all believers. While the network metaphor offers fresh perspectives, the article notes its limitations, cautioning that it simplifies human complexity and overlooks the theological belief in divine agency central to many Christians' understanding of religious change.