30-600, early church

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.

Surveys the life and legacy of the first Christian Roman emperor, describing the vision that inspired his religious conversion and subsequent conquest of the imperial capital, his founding of Constantinople, and his role in promoting a unified Christian Europe.

Examines the beginnings of the Christian Church, its growth and spread, its problems, and its triumphs.

Examines the origins, history, beliefs, culture, and spiritual leaders of Christianity.