Christianity
The First Three Thousand Years
What's it about
Ever wonder how a small, persecuted sect became the world's largest religion? Uncover the surprising twists and pivotal moments that shaped Christianity over 3,000 years, from its Jewish roots to its global present. This is the story of faith, power, and conflict you were never taught. You'll journey through the schisms that divided empires, meet the reformers who challenged popes, and see how politics and culture constantly reshaped Christian belief. Discover the hidden histories and diverse voices that created the complex, contradictory, and influential force that is Christianity today.
Meet the author
Diarmaid MacCulloch is the Professor of the History of the Church at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of both the British Academy and the Royal Historical Society. His lifelong immersion in Christian history, combined with his unique perspective as an openly gay man and ordained deacon who left the ministry, gives him unparalleled insight into the faith's complex evolution. This background allows him to explore Christianity’s vast, often contradictory, story with both scholarly rigor and profound personal understanding.
What's it about
Ever wonder how a small, persecuted sect became the world's largest religion? Uncover the surprising twists and pivotal moments that shaped Christianity over 3,000 years, from its Jewish roots to its global present. This is the story of faith, power, and conflict you were never taught. You'll journey through the schisms that divided empires, meet the reformers who challenged popes, and see how politics and culture constantly reshaped Christian belief. Discover the hidden histories and diverse voices that created the complex, contradictory, and influential force that is Christianity today.
Meet the author
Diarmaid MacCulloch is the Professor of the History of the Church at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of both the British Academy and the Royal Historical Society. His lifelong immersion in Christian history, combined with his unique perspective as an openly gay man and ordained deacon who left the ministry, gives him unparalleled insight into the faith's complex evolution. This background allows him to explore Christianity’s vast, often contradictory, story with both scholarly rigor and profound personal understanding.
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