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How did the Catholic Church become one of the most influential institutions in the world-a force capable of moving armies, inspiring saints, and shaping the lives of a billion members?Explore these and other questions as you follow the development of this important institution in 36 informative, fascinating lectures. With Professor Cook by your side, you'll step into the world of the early church, witness the spread of Christendom, and learn about the origins of fundamental church institutions.

Once in a generation, a historian will redefine his field, producing a book that demands to be read or heard - a product of electrifying scholarship conveyed with commanding skill. Diarmaid MacCulloch's Christianity is such a book. Breathtaking in ambition, it ranges back to the origins of the Hebrew Bible and covers the world, following the three main strands of the Christian faith.

Western civilization has given us modern science, the wealth of free-market economics, the security of law, a sense of human rights and freedom, charity as a virtue, splendid art and music, philosophy grounded in reason, and innumerable other gifts we take for granted.

The understandable, deeply authoritative and bestselling book on the Orthodox Church, in a fully updated and revised Third Edition.

To many in the West, Orthodoxy remains shrouded in mystery, an exotic and foreign religion that survived in the East following the Great Schism of 1054 that split the Christian world into two camps - Catholic and Orthodox. However, as the second largest Christian denomination, Orthodox Christianity is anything but foreign to the nearly 300 million worshipers who practice it. For them, Orthodoxy is a living, breathing reality; a way of being Christian ultimately rooted in the person of Jesus and the experience of the early church.

Timeless: A History of the Catholic Church is a fresh retelling of the history of the Church. In this easy, not-your-average history book, Steve Weidenkopf introduces you to the vivid, dynamic story of God's work in the world since Pentecost. Along the way, you will meet the weird, wonderful, and always fascinating heroes and villains of the Catholic family tree.

Internationally best-selling author, renowned professor, and the dean of American Catholic Historians, Fr. John O’Malley presents his monumental course on the papacy. This masterpiece series covers the most fascinating history in the Western world. Now, you can trace the amazing history of the papacy, the oldest still-functioning institution of any kind in the Western world in 36 erudite lectures.

Join Through the Church Fathers, a year-long journey into the writings of the early Church Fathers, thoughtfully curated by C. Michael Patton. Each episode features daily readings from key figures like Clement, Augustine, and Aquinas, accompanied by insightful commentary to help you engage with the foundational truths of the Christian faith.Join Our Community: Read along and engage with others on this journey through the Church Fathers. Visit our website.Support the Podcast: Help sustain this work and gain access to exclusive content by supporting C. Michael Patton on Patreon at patreon.com/...

This six-part podcast series explores the multifaceted role of the church throughout history and its evolving impact on society. From its origins in early Christianity to its modern-day challenges and transformations, each episode delves into different aspects such as the church's foundational doctrines, its influence during pivotal historical periods like the Reformation, and its current and future role in addressing contemporary social and ethical issues. Featuring expert interviews, theological discussions, and real-world examples, this series provides a comprehensive look at the church's ...

This insightful work offers a detailed overview of the Christian Churchs journey during its first six centuries. Relying on original sources and highlighting key modern scholarship, it aims to provide a concise summary for busy readers and a valuable guide for those wishing to explore the foundational documents of Church history.

In the time it took to utter his name, Robert Prevost went from being a relatively unknown cardinal to one of the most famous people in the world. But who is this soft-spoken American who assumes the role of pope at a time of extraordinary global turbulence? In electing Leo XIV, the College of...

Originally part of the Christian Study Manuals series in 1901, this insightful book serves as a valuable resource for students and scholars of early church history. Drawing from the authors extensive lectures while serving as Professor of Church History in Edinburgh, the content is expertly condensed yet comprehensive, covering significant aspects of the history and literature from the first three centuries. The authors practical teaching experience ensures that key themes and insights are presented with clarity and depth, making this work an essential companion for anyone delving into the ...

In Eusebius History of the Christian Church, Eusebius chronicles the journey of the Church from the age of the apostles to his own time. This compelling narrative explores key themes, including the succession of bishops in major sees, the lives of Christian teachers, the emergence of heresies, the history of the Jewish people, interactions with pagan cultures, and the accounts of martyrdom. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia)

THE #2 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ‘As gripping as any thriller. History doesn't get any better than this’ BILL BRYSON ’A brilliant read … Game of Thrones but in the real world’ ANTHONY HOROWITZ PICKED AS A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020 BY THE DAILY TELEGRAPH, THE GUARDIAN, THE DAILY MAIL AND...

Church History takes listeners on a journey through the story of Christianity, from the early church to today. Each episode explores key events, influential leaders, and defining moments that shaped the faith, helping you see how God has worked through His people across the centuries.

A History Podcast of the Christian Church told through the lives and thoughts of it's greatest thinkers.Season 1 – A.D. 1 – A.D. 500 Plato and Greek philosophy.Apostolic fathersJustin MartyrIrenaeus Clement of AlexandriaOriginCyprianEusebius of Caesarea.Council of NicaeaAthanasies.Ephraim the Syrian.The Cappadocian fathers.The Council of ConstantinopleAmbroseJohn Chrysostom.Jerome.AugustineCyril of Alexandria.The Council of EphesusTheodor of CyrusLeo the great.The Council of Chelsea and.The Apostles Creed.

Church History, Volume Two chronicles the events, the triumphs, and the struggles of the Christian movement from the years leading up to the Reformation through the next five centuries to the present-day. Looking closely at the integral link between the history of the world and that of the...

"A magisterial new history"—The New York Times "An epic tale, and MacCulloch is an undaunted guide.”—New York Review of Books A groundbreaking history of sexual emotion, sexual activity, gender relations, marriage and the family--and how Christianity has interacted with this panorama of...

This classic text gives a broad overview of the early Christian church, how it was formed, and how it dealt with the Roman empire, which was at first hostile to Christianity, and then under Constantine the Great how it came to embrace the new faith. The author, George Hodges, also examines the many heresies that beset the church from within, and the various figures that would defend the correct definition of the faith.

One Gospel. One Faith. One God. Once the largest Pre-Nicene Christian denomination in the world, the Marcionite Christian Church was founded in 144 A.D. by Saint Marcion of Sinope and is the birthplace of the very first Christian bible created that same year. The church is also home to the world's oldest carved inscription in the world bearing the name of Jesus dedicated to a Christian church and it reads: "To our Lord and Savior Jesus the Good," written in Koine Greek.Join us as we explore the misunderstood world of early Christian theology using the first bible of 144 A.D. as our guide - ...