Publisher's Synopsis
Where did Christianity begin? How has the belief in one, true, all-powerful God splintered into thousands of denominations? Discover the ancient roots of the Christian faith. Travel across time and geography and discover the Judaic roots of Christianity. Witness: - The rise and fall of religions from Jesus and his humble and faithful followers to the beginnings of the Orthodox Church - The split of the Roman Empire and the rise of the Roman Catholic Church - The Crusades and the Knightly Order - The settling of North America and the birth of Jehovah's Witness. Meet the visionaries, saints, and evangelists who carved and sculpted religion and Christianity, as we know it today including Martin Luther, Mother Teresa, Lester Roloff, George Whitefield, Mary Magdalene, St. Augustine, John Wycliffe, and Pope Francis and more. Examine our cherished beliefs about life and death. The moral and social principles shared by all Judeo-Christian faiths. Christian History: the Events, Characters, and Stories that Shaped the History of Christianity & the History of the Church is a splash of inspiration. Each chapter focuses on a culture, theme, set of beliefs, or denomination. You'll start with a quick dip into the history of Christianity, Orthodox Christianity, and Jehovah's Witness. Dive into an overview of the Jewish Culture. Get a glimpse of People in History Who Defined Christianity, a peek at The Crusades and a dunk in Christian beliefs in life, death, and the afterlife. Delve into the inspiring history of Christianity today with Christian History: the Events, Characters, and Stories that Shaped the History of Christianity & the History of the Church
