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Most historians study the smallest slivers of time, emphasizing specific dates, individuals, and documents. But what would it look like to study the whole of history, from the big bang through the present day - and even into the remote future? How would looking at the full span of time change the way we perceive the universe, the earth, and our very existence? These were the questions David Christian set out to answer when he created the field of "Big History", the most exciting new approach to understanding where we have been, where we are, and where we are going.

Dedicated as few men have been to the life of reason, Bertrand Russell has always been concerned with the basic questions to which religion also addresses itself - questions about man’s place in the universe and the nature of the good life, questions that involve life after death, morality, freedom, education, and sexual ethics. He brings to his treatment of these questions the same courage, scrupulous logic, and lofty wisdom for which his other work as philosopher, writer, and teacher has been famous.

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.

Join North American missionary John Eliot as he passionately argues for post-civil-war England to embrace representative democracy, drawing inspiration from the principles of the Mosaic Law. (Summary by Aaron Decker)

In the midst of a profound struggle against the liberal currents within the Church of England, John Henry Newman faced a pivotal moment in his spiritual journey. Despite his earnest efforts to affirm Anglicanism as a legitimate branch of historical Christianity, he ultimately grappled with the painful realization that he could no longer remain part of the Anglican Church. Drawn increasingly toward Catholicism, Newman wrestled with the notion that the Roman Church, while safeguarding many ancient beliefs, had potentially diluted the faith with its own traditions. Yet, could it be that these ...

In a heartfelt plea for action, William Carey confronts the churchs apathy towards foreign missions in his groundbreaking work. This compelling book not only underscores the Biblical foundations for missions but also traces their historical evolution, highlights urgent global needs, and examines the challenges faced. Carey provides a thoughtful and practical blueprint for revitalizing mission efforts, aiming to inspire believers to embrace their role in the Great Commission. - Summary by Aletheia Charis

Nicole’s Bytes is a calm, thoughtful exploration of Christian history and grounded in secular research. Each episode dives into the world of the early Church: its beliefs, its challenges, its debates, and the stories that shaped Christian thought long before modern traditions existed.This podcast isn’t about promoting doctrine or arguing theology. It’s about curiosity. It’s about asking honest questions, examining historical evidence, and following the story wherever it leads. Whether you’re a Jehovah’s Witness, a former Witness, a Christian from another background, or simply ...

The War of Anti-Christ with the Church and Christian Civilization is a thought-provoking book penned in 1885 by the Irish author George F. Dillon, DD. This pivotal work was later republished in 1950 by Fr. Denis Fahey under the title Grand Orient Freemasonry Unmasked as the Secret Power Behind Communism. The book argues that an atheistic Illuminism, facilitated by the structures of Grand Orient Freemasonry, has waged a relentless war against Christendom and the Catholic Church. This conflict is portrayed as being largely driven by radical liberal republican revolutions that exhibit ...

In The Obedience of a Christian Man, we explore the stark contrast between the life of a true Christian and the opulent lifestyles of high-ranking officials within the Roman Catholic Church. This powerful critique targets the Popes, Cardinals, and Bishops who indulge in luxury while neglecting their duty to teach Scripture, often aligning themselves with inconsistent Doctors of theology. William Tyndale boldly asserts that true Christians will face persecution for their faith in Christ and offers guidance on how believers, from servants to rulers, should conduct themselves. This compelling ...

In the early days of the Reformation, Martin Luther crafted a trilogy of essential writings that addressed the Church, the Nobility, and the essence of the Christian life. This particular document delves into the profound paradox A Christian man is the most free lord of all, and subject to none; a Christian man is the most dutiful servant of all, and subject to every one. Join us as we explore the depth of this thought-provoking concept. (Summary by Jonathan Lange)

Dive into the rich tapestry of early Christian thought with this second volume of the Ante-Nicene Christian Library. This LibriVox collection presents a fascinating array of New Testament Apocrypha, expertly summarized by KevinS.

Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. Based on five insightful volumes—The Reformation (1884), The Early Church (1886), The Medieval Church (1887), The Modern Church in Europe (1888), and The Church in the United States (1890)—this work paints a vivid picture of the Churchs journey nearly to the present day. Hurst, an esteemed American bishop in the Methodist Episcopal Church, crafted these histories as engaging Chautauqua textbooks. The audio series unfolds in five parts Part 1 explores the Early ...

The Christian History Archive is a Christian history podcast preserving and retelling the true stories that shaped the church after the New Testament.Each episode uncovers a real moment, person, movement, or turning point from church history, bringing to life the faith, courage, sacrifice, mistakes, and redemption that built Christianity across centuries. From the early church and Roman persecution to councils, missionaries, reformers, revivals, and global Christianity, this podcast opens the vault of the church’s past.This is not a dry theology lecture or an academic history course. It’s ...

Thomas Watson was one of the most famous Puritan preachers in history, and his 17th-century writings are still read across the world today. A highly influential example of Puritan writing, The Great Gain of Godliness is Watson's study of Malachi 3:16-18. British Baptist preacher Charles Spurgeon bemoaned the fact that he couldn't find a copy of The Great Gain of Godliness.

In 1520, during the early days of the Reformation, Martin Luther crafted a trilogy of pivotal texts directed at the German Nobility, the Church, and the Christian community. The first of these, To the Christian Nobility, boldly confronts the three barriers that the papacy has erected to shield itself from reform. Luther goes on to highlight three critical issues that require the attention of a council and presents 27 essential proposals for the reformation of Christendom. Join us as we explore this foundational work that challenged the status quo and ignited a religious revolution. (Summary by...

History of the Christian Church is a Christian history podcast telling the true story of how Christianity grew, struggled, divided, and endured after the New Testament.Each episode explores a real moment, person, movement, or turning point from church history, bringing to life the faith, courage, sacrifice, conflict, mistakes, and renewal that shaped Christianity across two thousand years. From the early church and Roman persecution to councils, creeds, reformers, missionaries, revivals, and global Christianity, this podcast traces the long and complicated journey of the church.This is not a ...

Step into the mystical world of The Chymical Wedding of Christian Rosenkreutz, a captivating allegorical romance first published in 1616 in Strasbourg. This remarkable work is the third manifesto of the enigmatic Rosicrucians, a secretive fraternity steeped in symbolism and esoteric knowledge. Translated into English for the first time in 1690 by E. Foxcroft, this version has inspired numerous contemporary interpretations. The narrative unfolds over Seven Days, mirroring the creation story of Genesis, as it recounts the extraordinary journey of Christian Rosenkreuz to a wondrous castle filled ...

“Jenkins is one of America’s top religious scholars.” —Forbes magazine The Lost History of Christianity by Philip Jenkins offers a revolutionary view of the history of the Christian church. Subtitled “The Thousand-Year Golden Age of the Church in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia—and...

Churchill's history of the Second World War is, and will remain, the definitive work. Lucid, dramatic, remarkable for its breadth and sweep and for its sense of personal involvement, it is universally acknowledged as a magnificent reconstruction.

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