church history

"A groundbreaking, controversial dive into the role psychedelics have played in the human experience of the Divine throughout Western history, and the answer to a 2,000 year old mystery that could shake the Church to its foundations"--Provided by publisher.

With over two billion adherents worldwide, Christianity is the most widespread religion in the world today. It is also the largest religious group in the United States and Canada. In this accessible, highly illustrated book, the history, teachings, and practices of Christianity are explained. Each of the major periods and branches of Christianity are covered, offering readers a view of the religion's scope and the diverse ways it is celebrated and practiced around the globe.

An illustrated biography of twelfth-century Egyptian and Syrian leader Saladin, which describes the Muslim world at that time, Saladin's childhood and rise to power, his military prowess and chivalry, and the Crusades.

An overview of significant events in Christian history from the time of Jesus through 2009.

Introduces readers to the basic tenets of Christianity, its origins, and the challenges faced by Christians in the present day.

"Offers a history of the rise of Christianity in the classical world that focuses on its . . . cost, in terms of violence and . . . intolerance, that helped bring upon the dark ages"--OCLC.

"'Christianity : a complete introduction' traces the story of the Christian faith from sandals to cyberspace. It describes the origins and key ideas of Christianity and gives an account of how it looks in the modern world"--Back cover.

"Artifacts related to early Christianity have immeasurable value to many different groups of people; they are prized by archaeologists, scholars, and worshipers for their connection to a religion that has shaped much of human history. Yet many of these artifacts, including the Shroud of Turin, are controversial ... traces the beginnings of the faith through the objects associated with the religion's advent and describes what we know about the authenticity and history of some of the world's most priceless relics."--Amazon.

Examines the influence and practice of religion in the Middle Ages, focusing on Christianity, with discussion of Judaism, Islam, heretics, and Crusaders. Includes a dissection of a gothic cathedral.