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An extraordinary account of how the Christian Revolution forged the Western imagination “A galloping tour of Christianity’s influence across the last 2,000 years.” —New York Times Crucifixion, the Romans believed, was the worst fate imaginable, a punishment reserved for slaves. How...

This sweeping history of the often-violent conflict between Islam and the West sheds a revealing light on current hostilities....

Read by the authors. Does gaining power, possessions, and popularity lead to happiness and fulfillment? Or does inner transformation and self-sacrificial love bring the most joy and satisfaction? New York Times bestselling author Kathie Lee Gifford and scholar Bryan Litfin dive into these...

Millions of readers have thrilled to bestselling authors Bill O'Reilly and historian Martin Dugard's Killing Kennedy and Killing Lincoln, page-turning works of nonfiction that have changed the way we read history. The basis for the 2015 television film available on streaming. Now the iconic...

The definitive account of the warrior-monks who stood as Christendom’s shield against centuries of relentless Islamic aggression and a superlative example of Muscular Christianity for an era marred by effete and effeminized forms of the faith.

Jesus and John Wayne is a sweeping account of the last 75 years of white evangelicalism, showing how American evangelicals have worked for decades to replace the Jesus of the Gospels with an idol of rugged masculinity and Christian nationalism....

El libro de Vivencias, que fue escrito para edificación de la Iglesia de Dios Ministerial de Jesucristo Internacional, es una obra que, además, expone múltiples experiencias relacionadas con el amor al Creador de todo cuando existe, su búsqueda incansable durante décadas y la manifestación del Dios

The question of whether Jesus’ resurrection actually occurred has been exhaustively examined, scrutinized, and contested over the years, yielding a wide range of conclusions.

A riveting account of the lives and epic battles of eight Western defenders against violent Islamic jihad that sheds much-needed light on the enduring conflict with radical Islam....

The incredible true story of a Galilean stonemason who changed the course of the world forever, beautifully told through the eyewitness accounts of those who knew him best. This real-life story will never leave you. He lived and died over 2,000 years ago, fulfilling expectations that existed...

The understandable, deeply authoritative and bestselling book on the Orthodox Church, in a fully updated and revised Third Edition.

Read by the authors. Explore the interwoven lives of King Herod and Mary, Mother of Jesus as New York Times bestselling author Kathie Lee Gifford brings these biblical figures into a new light. Follow Herod from boyhood as he strives and fails throughout his life to become a beloved king. Walk...

Paula Fredriksen traces the evolution of early Christianity—or rather, of early Christianities—through five centuries of Empire, mapping its pathways from the hills of Judea to the halls of Rome and Constantinople.

The Great Physician has provided all believers with the ultimate prescription for excellent health.

At a time when men and women were prepared to kill - and be killed - for their faith, the Protestant Reformation tore the Western world apart....

Find inspiration to live faithfully today from the example of 40 heroes of faith from the Bible. The characters we meet in the Bible play a huge role in our lives. Whether we personally relate to Joseph's dedication to serving the Lord even when he was confused or we understand when Mary...

Over 330,000 copies sold. This is the story of the church for today's listeners. Bruce Shelley's classic history of the church brings the story of global Christianity into the twenty-first century. Like a skilled screenwriter, Shelley begins each chapter with three elements: characters, setting...

The perfect St. Patrick's Day gift, and a book in the best tradition of popular history -- the untold story of Ireland's role in maintaining Western culture while the Dark Ages settled on Europe. Every year millions of Americans celebrate St. Patrick's Day, but they may not be aware of how great...

A new translation and analysis of the gospel that records the actual words of Jesus Explores the gnostic significance of Jesus's teachings recorded in this gospel Explains the true nature of the new man whose coming Jesus envisioned Translated and interpreted by the author of the...

Now updated with a new preface by Michael Pollan and an exclusive bonus chapter. This audiobook also includes a foreword written and read by Graham Hancock, the New York Times bestselling author of America Before: The Key to Earth's Lost Civilization. THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER As seen on The...

In The Story of Christianity, Vol. 1, Justo L. González presents a narrative history of Christianity from the early church to the dawn of the Protestant reformation....

For fans of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, discover the story behind their unique friendship forged in the darkness of World War II and how it inspired the stories of The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, The Chronicles of Narnia and Mere Christianity. In a world devastated by the cataclysm of war...

In this disturbing exposé, journalist Paul L. Williams describes a secret alliance forged at the close of World War II by the CIA, the Sicilian and US mafias, and the Vatican....

Life Together is bread for all who are hungry for the real life of Christian fellowship....

From an award-winning historian, the definitive account of the golden age of Rome—an ultimate superpower at the pinnacle of its greatness “Rarely has the distant past seemed so vividly alive.” —Financial Times The Pax Romana has long been shorthand for the empire’s golden age...

Read by the authors. Does gaining power, possessions, and popularity lead to happiness and fulfillment? Or does inner transformation and self-sacrificial love bring the most joy and satisfaction? New York Times bestselling author Kathie Lee Gifford and scholar Bryan Litfin dive into these...

A sweeping history of Christianity in America, from the arrival of the first Europeans to the political triumphs of evangelicalism, showing the powerful, singular role the faith has always played in American public life. In the United States today, there is no faith more dominant than...

For all that bewilders and bedevils us, the desert mothers and fathers can help us. In The Way of the Desert Elders, Lisa Colón DeLay asks: What if desert elders from more than a millennium ago could walk beside us and nourish our spirits? Starting in the fourth century, half a million Christians fled the villages and cities of the Roman Empire. Leaving behind comforts, they battled what Evagrius called "afflicting thoughts," which still unsettle us today.

Although the Counter-Reformation is sometimes also called the Catholic Reformation, the latter term properly refers to the set of measures of spiritual, theological and liturgical renewal with which the Catholic Church had attempted to reform its institutions even before the Council of Trent. During the Council of Constance, for example, the council fathers had already called for a reform "in the head and in the members", but it was only after the Protestant Reformation that this need became urgent, resulting in the application of the Tridentine conciliar provisions.

The Cloud of Unknowing (an anonymous 14th-century Christian mystical text often presented in modern editions with Evelyn Underhill’s introduction/editorial work) is a practical guide to contemplative prayer that teaches the seeker to move beyond discursive thinking and images in order to “know” God by love rather than intellect.

Gnosticism Explained: Ancient Secret Knowledge, The Gnostic Gospels, Dualism, Sophia, the Demiurge, and the Quest for Spiritual Awakening in Early Christianity What was Gnosticism, and why was it considered one of the most controversial movements in early Christian history? Gnosticism Explained takes readers deep into the hidden world of ancient secret knowledge, exploring the Gnostic gospels, the myth of Sophia, the mysterious Demiurge, and the radical idea that salvation comes through inner awakening rather than external authority. Drawing on historical research and the groundbreaking ...

Refusing to practice a religion foreign to your conscience and belief is the very epitome of what it means to be Protestant. When a tyrannical power forbids a people from practicing according to their own religious belief and conscience, and they do so anyway, even if in secret, they are acting in Protest. James A. Wylie brings the principle that is Protestantism nearer in the history of the Church of Jesus Christ to its beginning. We learn in these pages that there were protesters long before the moniker became universally used following the 16th century.

In the fourth century, the Christian church faced one of the most defining questions in its history: Who is Jesus Christ? At the center of this controversy stood Athanasius of Alexandria—a pastor, theologian, and relentless defender of the truth that Christ is fully God. While others compromised under pressure, Athanasius remained firm, enduring exile, false accusations, and political opposition. This book explores his life and the turbulent world in which he lived, including the Arian controversy and the Council of Nicaea. More than a historical account, it is a story of conviction, ...

En el siglo IV, la iglesia cristiana enfrentó una de las preguntas más decisivas de su historia: ¿quién es Jesucristo? En el centro de esta controversia estuvo Atanasio de Alejandría: pastor, teólogo y defensor incansable de la verdad de que Cristo es plenamente Dios. Mientras otros cedían ante la presión, Atanasio permaneció firme, enfrentando exilios, acusaciones falsas y oposición política. Este libro explora su vida y el mundo turbulento en el que vivió, incluyendo la controversia arriana y el Concilio de Nicea. Más que un relato histórico, es una historia de convicción, ...

En el siglo IV, la iglesia cristiana dejó de ser una fe perseguida para convertirse en una fuerza pública dentro del Imperio romano. Pero con ese cambio llegó una de las controversias más intensas de la historia cristiana: la pregunta por la verdadera identidad de Jesucristo. Una breve historia del Concilio de Nicea recorre el camino que llevó al concilio más decisivo de la antigüedad cristiana. Desde el fin de las persecuciones y el ascenso de Constantino, hasta el cisma donatista, la controversia arriana y la formulación del Credo de Nicea, este libro muestra cómo la iglesia ...

In the early centuries of Christianity, a few remarkable figures preserved the story of a faith that was transforming the ancient world. One of the most important among them was Eusebius of Caesarea. Historian, bishop, and witness to one of the most dramatic turning points in Christian history, Eusebius gathered documents, letters, and testimonies that allow us to understand how the Christian movement grew from a persecuted minority to a religion recognized by the Roman Empire. Living through the brutal persecutions of the early fourth century and the unexpected rise of Emperor Constantine,...

The early centuries of Christianity produced remarkable thinkers who devoted their lives to understanding and explaining the Christian faith. Among the most brilliant of them was Origen of Alexandria. A teacher, theologian, and tireless student of Scripture, Origen became one of the most influential Christian intellectuals of the early church. Living in a time when Christianity was still developing its theology and often facing persecution, he dedicated his life to studying the Bible and helping others understand its meaning. This book explores: • The historical context of Christianity in...

La historia del cristianismo primitivo está llena de figuras que dedicaron su vida a comprender, enseñar y defender la fe. Entre ellas destaca Orígenes de Alejandría, uno de los pensadores más influyentes de los primeros siglos de la iglesia. Nacido en el siglo II, Orígenes se convirtió en un maestro extraordinario de las Escrituras y en uno de los teólogos más prolíficos de la antigüedad cristiana. Su pasión por estudiar la Biblia y explicar la fe cristiana lo llevó a influir profundamente en generaciones posteriores de creyentes. Este libro explora: • El contexto del ...

La historia del cristianismo está llena de hombres y mujeres cuya fe cambió el curso de la historia. Entre ellos se encuentra Policarpo de Esmirna, uno de los líderes más importantes de la iglesia primitiva. Discípulo del apóstol Juan y obispo de la iglesia de Esmirna, Policarpo vivió en una época en la que seguir a Cristo podía costar la vida. En un mundo dominado por el Imperio Romano y sus dioses, los cristianos enfrentaban presión, persecución y, en muchos casos, la muerte. Este libro explora: • El contexto del cristianismo en el Imperio Romano • La conexión de Policarpo...

What does it look like when a community keeps showing up, year after year, through change, conflict, joy, grief, and renewal? Forty Years of Ordinary Miracles tells the true story of Lutheran Church of the Servant in Santa Fe, New Mexico, tracing the congregation’s life from its earliest gatherings in 1984 to the present day. Built from historical research, congregational records, and lived memory, this anniversary history reads like a warm, honest memoir of faith in a specific place, shaped by friendship, service, and the steady practice of coming back together. All proceeds from this ...

El Jesús Judío que Nadie Nos Enseñó revela al Mesías desde sus raíces hebreas, devolviéndolo al contexto cultural, religioso y social en el que vivió, enseñó y transformó vidas. Durante siglos, la imagen de Jesús ha sido filtrada por interpretaciones alejadas de su identidad original. Este libro invita al lector a reencontrarse con Yeshua —su nombre hebreo— como maestro judío, profeta poderoso y guía espiritual, cuya misión cobra un nuevo significado cuando se estudia desde las fuentes más antiguas: la Biblia hebrea, la historia judía del siglo I, la arqueología y la tradición rabínica.

Epístolas de Clemente a los corintios — Edición Completa: 1ª y 2ª Epístola «El amor no provoca sediciones.» Este volumen reúne por primera vez en la Edición Suricata las dos epístolas de Clemente a los corintios en una edición completa, fiel y accesible para el lector hispanohablante. Las Epístolas de Clemente abordan con autoridad apostólica los desafíos de una comunidad marcada por conflictos internos y disensiones. En la Primera Epístola, Clemente insta a la reconciliación, el arrepentimiento y la obediencia a los líderes de la Iglesia. La Segunda Epístola, ...

What Happened to the Fire? After walking the original grounds of the Azusa Street Revival in Los Angeles, J.D. King found himself gripped by a question that would not let him go. He wasn’t just standing on historic soil. He was standing in the shadow of a mystery. From a weathered mission at 312 Azusa Street, a spiritual eruption reshaped global Christianity. The revival shattered racial barriers in an era defined by segregation. It ignited a missionary movement that carried the Pentecostal message to the ends of the earth. Its influence still pulses through churches and ministries across...

For Nearly Ninety Years, We’ve Been Told She Simply Ran Out of Fuel and Crashed into the Ocean. That explanation ignores the fuel reserves she still had on board, the documented heading she was flying, and most importantly, the numerous radio calls received in the days that followed, indicating she was alive and transmitting from land somewhere in the Pacific. A Pilot and Radio Operator Reexamines the Evidence Author Mark Swarbrick, a pilot trained at the University of Illinois Institute of Aviation and a licensed HAM radio operator, brings technical clarity to one of aviation’s ...

St. Patrick’s Day is one of the most widely celebrated cultural holidays in the world. Cities turn green. Parades fill the streets. Shamrocks decorate storefronts. Music and celebration dominate public life. But beneath the spectacle lies a far more complex story. St. Patrick’s Day offers a historical and cultural analysis of the man, the mission, and the myth that shaped Ireland’s most recognizable symbol. The book begins with the historical Patrick — a Romano-British Christian captured by Irish raiders in the late fourth century. Through his own surviving writings, including the ...