church history

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church history

How it all began

origins of the Christian Church
1973
Includes the quest for origins, the Bible, the Creeds of Christians, Sacraments, Eucharist, and the genesis of the Church.

Zealot

the life and times of Jesus of Nazareth
2013
A biography of Jesus that draws on biblical and historical sources to place his achievements and influence against the turbulent backdrop ofhis time.

The Christians

1977
Traces the history and development of the Christian religion through discussion of the men and women who shaped it.

The catacombs

rediscovered monuments of early Christianity
1978

The life and times of Constantine

2005
Describes the life and reign of the fourth-century Roman emperor, known for his struggle to reform the empire and for his promotion of Christianity.

Christianity

2006
Text and photographs explore the faith of Christianity from its origins to its role in the 21st century.

Constantine

ruler of Christian Rome
2003
Describes the life and reign of the fourth-century Roman emperor, known for his struggle to reform the empire and for his promulgation of Christianity.

Churches and religion in the Middle Ages

2006
Presents an introduction to religion in the Middle Ages, from A.D. 500 to 1500, including information on the spread of Christianity through Europe, the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church, and the conflict betweem Christians and Muslim. Includes illustrations.

The First Crusade

the capture of Jerusalem in AD 1099
2004
Chronicles the major battles of the First Crusade, describing the motivations and tactics of the Christian soldiers and such topics as attacks on Jews. Features many medieval paintings and manuscript illustrations.

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