Tried by Fire
eBook - ePub

Tried by Fire

The Story of Christianity's First Thousand Years

  1. 496 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Tried by Fire

The Story of Christianity's First Thousand Years

About this book

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

A major narrative history of Christianity's first thousand years by acclaimed educator and #1 New York Times bestselling author William J. Bennett. 

Full of larger-than-life characters, stunning acts of bravery, and heart-rending sacrifice, Tried by Fire narrates the rise and expansion of Christianity from an obscure regional sect to the established faith of the world’s greatest empire with influence extending from India to Ireland, Scandinavia to Ethiopia, and all points in between. William J. Bennett explores the riveting lives of saints and sinners, paupers and kings, merchants and monks who together—and against all odds—changed the world forever. To tell their story, Bennett follows them through the controversies and trials of their time. Challenged by official persecution, heresy, and schism, they held steadfast to the truth of Christ. Strengthened by poets, preachers, and theologians, they advanced in devotion and love. In this moving and accessible narrative, Tried by Fire speaks across centuries to offer insight into the people and events that shaped the faith that continues to shape our lives today.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication
  5. Contents
  6. Introduction
  7. 1. Scattered Sheep
  8. 2. The First Saints
  9. 3. Defining Doctrine
  10. 4. Brutal Opposition
  11. 5. Egypt and the Great Persecution
  12. 6. Church, State, and Emperor
  13. 7. Tares Among Wheat
  14. 8. Saving Wastelands
  15. 9. Fathers Know Best
  16. 10. Doctors’ Orders
  17. 11. Two Giants
  18. 12. From Ancient to Medieval
  19. 13. Christianity In the Early Barbarian Kingdoms: The Barbarians Become Arians
  20. 14. The Byzantine Empire
  21. 15. Crescent and Cross
  22. 16. Europe Is Born
  23. 17. Decline and Reform
  24. 18. Northern Lights
  25. 19. The Face of God and Schism
  26. Conclusion
  27. Glossary of Biographical, Geographical, and Theological References
  28. Acknowledgments
  29. Notes
  30. Image Credits
  31. Index