Discusses the rise of Christianity including the Christian revolution and Rome; Christianity's Roman setting and Jewish roots; Jesus, Paul, and the birth of a new faith; the growth and struggles of the early church; Constantine's revolution and Christianity's triumph; Christian thinkers transform the faith and society; and the Christianization of Europe.
A series of congenial letters from Screwtape, an elderly devil, advising his nephew Wormwood, an apprentice devil, how to corrupt his earthly "patient.".
Gives a brief description of the Christian faith and beliefs, along with a series of prayers, their meanings, and how they are used in religious worship.
Presents a comprehensive examination of the devil and discusses how the world views Satan and the existence of evil powers, demon possession and exorcism, and the growing skepticism of evil spirits.
A collection of fifteen essays that debate the influence that religion plays in politics addressing such issues as the separation between church and state, the religious right, and political opposition to stem-cell research.
Presents a short study of the history and growth of Christianity, Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox traditions, Christian teachings and holy days, and more.
