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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.

Together, the adherents of Christianity and Islam make up over half of the world's population, and their numbers are expected to keep growing. The influence of these two faiths—and their relations with each other—is seen in politics, economics, and social interactions. This book provides a comprehensive overview of Christianity and Islam, covering three interrelated areas: historical developments and encounters, the influence of religion on politics, and religious beliefs and worldviews.

LaHaye and Hindson examine ancient Bible prophecies in light of today's news headlines and provide a panoramic survey of the final signs that will serve as God's global warning to the people of all nations. Jesus promised He would someday return to Earth to bring judgment and set up His kingdom. He even reveals specific details about what will happen.

What are those details? What can we expect? Will terrorism, nuclear threats, and the Middle East crisis have a part?

How did a persecuted sect in 1st-century Palestine rise to command such a massive influence on human culture, imagination, and spirit? How did Christianity weather the first critical stages of its historical development and attain its fundamental and enduring cultural role?

In this new and substantially expanded Third Edition, Philip Jenkins continues to illuminate the remarkable expansion of Christianity in the global South - in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Drawing upon the extensive new scholarship that has appeared on this topic in recent years, he asks how the new Christianity is likely to affect the poor, among whom it finds its most devoted adherents. How should we interpret the enormous success of prosperity churches across the Global South? Politically, what will be the impact of new Christian movements?

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While the world appears to be in dire straits, the book of Daniel paints a vivid picture of the many ways God guides our lives and world events, providing us with great reason to hope.

Beginning with the life of Jesus, Robert Louis Wilken narrates the dramatic spread and development of Christianity over the first thousand years of its history. Moving through the formation of early institutions, practices, and beliefs to the transformations of the Roman world after the conversion of Constantine, he sheds new light on the subsequent stories of Christianity in the Latin West, the Byzantine and Slavic East, the Middle East, and Central Asia.

Bingeable Bible Studies and Daily Devotions to deepen your faith and grow in your calling. Join us on our weekly Bible Odyssey, tour through classic Christian books, and go deeper in theology than ever before. New Episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from our scholar-in-residence Tyler James Milliken.

Welcome to The Global Goer Podcast, where we explore creative, unconventional ways to make a global impact—whether that's across the street or around the world. Hosted by Jeannie Marie, author of the book Across the Street and Around the World: Following Jesus to the Nations in Your Neighborhood and Beyond (20,000+ copies sold), this show is for purpose-driven adventurers who believe their lives should count for something beyond themselves. If you've always been drawn to other cultures, dreamed of international travel with purpose, or wondered how to reach unreached people groups in today's ...

Discover the Diversity and Unity of the Early Church The Christian church of the early centuries spread throughout much of Asia, Africa, and Europe, spoke many languages, was situated within diverse cultural settings, and had varied worship practices; yet it maintained a vital unity on core...

Storm The Gates is the official podcast of the Mid-Texas Conference of the Global Methodist Church. Join us as we provide timely updates on events within the conference and shine a spotlight on the impactful work of God throughout the Global Methodist Church. Stay tuned for insightful discussions, inspiring stories, and deeper dives exploring why following Jesus changes everything. Subscribe now to stay connected and become part of this community that is growing in the heart of Texas to make disciples of Jesus who spread scriptural holiness across the globe.

Discover the Unity and Diversity of the Early Church The Christian church of the early centuries spread throughout much of Asia, Africa, and Europe, spoke many languages, was situated within diverse cultural settings, and had varied worship practices; yet it maintained a vital unity on core...

The story of Roman Catholicism has never followed a singular path. In no time period has this been more true than over the last two centuries. Beginning with the French Revolution, extending to the Second Vatican Council in the 1960s, and concluding with present-day crises, John T. McGreevy chronicles the dramatic upheavals and internal divisions shaping the most multicultural, multilingual, and global institution in the world. Through powerful stories and sweeping birds-eye views, Catholicism provides a mesmerizing assessment of the Church's complex role in modern history.

The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, Theology in the Context of World Christianity: Audio Lectures includes high quality live-recordings of college-level lectures...

Their stories begin with desperation, and the struggle and the perseverance these national translators show is guaranteed to inspire...these are the least of these. Humble people-largely unknown to anyone else in the world. People hungry for God's Word. People willing to risk everything, sacrifice their own ambitions, to be able to read Scripture in their heart language...stopping at nothing until they hold the precious Word of God—in their language—for the very first time.

Abridged CDs * 8 CDs, 9 hours A revolutionary perspective on the relationship between religion and science that builds a bridge between people of all beliefs...

This is an end time Faith based Revival Ministry centered on winning souls for Christ (Mathew 16:15), bringing back the hearts of the sons back to our heavenly father, Standing in the gap with prayer and fasting, building up spiritual journey as watchmen and intercessors for the nations, knowing Jesus through sound undiluted doctrine from the word of God with the help of the Holy Spirit. Meeting times: Wednesdays (UK time) 8pm - 9pm for Mount Zion prayers and Fridays for Pneumatikos preaching and teaching service at (UK time) 7pm - 8pm. For contact and testimonies please email ...

In Every Day a Victory he reveals the alarmingly simple, yet incredibly effective, strategies Satan has employed since the garden of Eden. Full of Scripture, inspiring stories, and practical teaching, this book will help you recognize Satan's schemes at work in your life right now, arm you to fight effectively, and strengthen you to destroy any stronghold. More than that, it is a battle plan to live in victory every day. Through Christ you are fully equipped to trample every demon that comes your way. Here are the tools and weapons you need to get free, stay free, and help others do the same.

On Mission is a monthly program and podcast sharing the stories, testimonies, and ministry efforts shaping the Church of God of Prophecy around the world as we live out our calling to reconcile the world to Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit.