This two-course set is an excellent guide to the foundational beliefs and figures of the Catholic Church. Start with The Surprising Lives of Christian Saints, where you’ll examine the remarkable tales of faith that shape the history of Christianity. Then, in The Catholic Church: A History, discover how a powerful institution developed out of a loosely associated group of disciples inspired by Jesus.
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Delve into the global history of Christian sainthood in The Surprising Lives of Christian Saints. Over the course of 24 in-depth lectures, Professor Emily Graham of Oklahoma State University takes you on an enlightening journey through time, revealing the profound lives of individuals who have left an indelible mark on our world.
Explore the vast and fascinating history of one of the most influential institutions in the world with The Catholic Church: A History. In 36 informative and engaging lectures, follow the development of this powerful religious force throughout the centuries and witness its ability to move armies, inspire saints, and shape the lives and spirits of its more than 1 billion members. With noted historian and Professor William R. Cook, you'll quickly realize why no understanding of Western civilization is complete without an understanding of the Catholic Church.
Christianity is the largest and most global religious tradition in history. For nearly 2,000 years, the Christian faith has remained at or near the center of Western moral debate and conceptions of human identity, just action, and ultimate meaning. It has both shaped history and responded to history, showing an extraordinary adaptability within greatly differing cultures. Its practice and influence appears in every land and every language, and one-third of humanity now affiliates in some way with Christianity. Now, in 36 enthralling lectures, The History of Christianity: From the Disciples to the Dawn of the Reformation tells the phenomenal story of Christianity’s first 1,500 years, in all its remarkable diversity and complex dimension.
Unpack the stories of people to understand the how and why of Christian history with this two-course set. Hear the phenomenal story of Christianity’s first 1,500 years, in all its remarkable diversity and complex dimension in The History of Christianity: From the Disciples to the Dawn of the Reformation. Then, explore contemporary Christianity with The History of Christianity II: From the Reformation to the Modern Megachurch.
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