Torchbearers of Christendom (Classic Reprint): The Light They Shed and the Shadows They Cast - Couverture souple

Robert Remington Doherty

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331185629 ISBN 13 : 9781331185628

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book takes the reader on a journey through Christian history, from the lifetime of Jesus to the present day, revealing the lives, challenges, and sacrifices of those who have dedicated their lives to sharing the teachings of Jesus with the world. It explores not only these individuals but also the ideas they spread, the evolution of Christianity, and the challenges and modifications it faced and embraced throughout the centuries. The book offers readers a profound look into the growth, spread, and enduring influence of one of the most impactful belief systems in the world. The author argues that Christianity's core and abiding strength comes from its ability to weave into itself new ideas, insights, and people while retaining the vibrancy and truth of its central message.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

El Qlllorb to JB egin with THIS book has been written for young people, and for older folks who love the Church but do not know much about it. It is an attempt to construct an historic framework which shall be at once simple and attractive. The scholarly reader will, I trust, see signs of painstaking effort for accuracy. But my prime endeavor has been to make the course of events in Christendom easily understandable, and so entertaining that an abiding taste for Church history may be begotten in many. I have always admired tl1c grace of the Frenchman who said of his book, â? Mine is the string on which these pearls are strung.â But while threading my borrowed pearls I have found that even my string is partly spliced out with othersâ choice ravelings. To Dr. Matheson smasterly essay on The O? Z:Â lZ(ll l of Christ I am largely indebted for tl1e presentation of our Lordâs ideal of life.
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About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331185629
• ISBN 13: 9781331185628
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 292
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