How Christianity Changed the World
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How Christianity Changed the World

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  2. English
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eBook - ePub

How Christianity Changed the World

About this book

Western civilization is becoming increasingly pluralistic,secularized, and biblically illiterate. Many people todayhave little sense of how their lives have benefited fromChristianity's influence, often viewing the church withhostility or resentment.How Christianity Changed the World is a topicallyarranged Christian history for Christians and non-Christians. Grounded in solid research and written in apopular style, this book is both a helpful apologetic toolin talking with unbelievers and a source of evidence forwhy Christianity deserves credit for many of thehumane, social, scientific, and cultural advances in theWestern world in the last two thousand years.Photographs, timelines, and charts enhance eachchapter.This edition features questions for reflection anddiscussion for each chapter.

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Key takeaways

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Insight 1

Trace the historical development of Christian influence on fundamental social and ethical norms, including the sanctification of human life, sexual morality, and the elevation of women's dignity.

Insight 2

Analyze the significant contributions of Christian thought and practice to the establishment and evolution of key societal institutions, such as education, healthcare, and systems of charity and economic freedom. Identify the historical connections between Christian principles and scientific advancement.

Insight 3

Examine the role of Christian movements and ideas in advancing concepts of liberty, justice, and the abolition of slavery. Identify the pervasive Christian imprint on Western art, architecture, music, and literature, as well as on holidays and common expressions.

Information

Publisher
Zondervan
Year
2009
Print ISBN
9780310264491
eBook ISBN
9780310862505
Topic
Social Sciences
Subtopic
Christian Theology
Index
Social Sciences

Table of contents

  1. COVER PAGE
  2. TITLE PAGE
  3. COPYRIGHT
  4. DEDICATION
  5. CONTENTS
  6. SUMMARY CHARTS
  7. ILLUSTRATIONS
  8. FOREWORD
  9. INTRODUCTION
  10. 1. PEOPLE TRANSFORMED BY JESUS CHRIST
  11. 2. THE SANCTIFICATION OF HUMAN LIFE
  12. 3. CHRISTIANITY ELEVATES SEXUAL MORALITY
  13. 4. WOMEN RECEIVE FREEDOM AND DIGNITY
  14. 5. CHARITY AND COMPASSION: THEIR CHRISTIAN CONNECTION
  15. 6. HOSPITALS AND HEALTH CARE: THEIR CHRISTIAN ROOTS
  16. 7. CHRISTIANITY’S IMPRINT ON EDUCATION
  17. 8. LABOR AND ECONOMIC FREEDOM DIGNIFIED
  18. 9. SCIENCE: ITS CHRISTIAN CONNECTIONS
  19. 10. LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL
  20. 11. SLAVERY ABOLISHED: A CHRISTIAN ACHIEVEMENT
  21. 12. CHRISTIANITY’S STAMP ON ART AND ARCHITECTURE
  22. 13. THE SOUND OF MUSIC: ITS CHRISTIAN RESONANCE
  23. 14. HALLMARKS OF LITERATURE: THEIR CHRISTIAN IMPRINT
  24. 15. ADDITIONAL INFLUENCE: HOLIDAYS, WORDS, SYMBOLS, AND EXPRESSIONS
  25. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
  26. ABOUT THE PUBLISHER
  27. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS

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