100 Things about Church: Exploring Two Millennia of Faith, Power, and Transformation

By SHING SCHIH

100 Things about Church is a sweeping journey through the intricate, often contradictory legacy of the Christian Church. Organized into six thematic categories-Foundational History, Theology & Doctrine, Practices & Rituals, Key Figures & Movements, Church & Society, and Modern Challenges-this book unpacks 100 pivotal moments, ideas, and personalities that have shaped Christianity's evolution from a persecuted sect to a global force.

Delve into debates over Christ's divinity at Nicaea, the radical mysticism of Teresa of vila, and the Church's fraught role in colonialism and civil rights. Explore how sacraments like baptism and the Eucharist became battlegrounds for unity, and how modern dilemmas-digital worship, climate ethics, and LGBTQ+ inclusion-test its relevance. The book balances reverence and critique, celebrating the courage of reformers like Luther and Bonhoeffer while confronting institutional failures, from the Inquisition to abuse scandals.

Written for believers, skeptics, and scholars alike, 100 Things about Church is neither catechism nor polemic. It is a mosaic of stories that reveal the Church as both divine and human: a mirror of humanity's loftiest ideals and deepest flaws. With vivid prose and scholarly rigor, this work invites readers to grapple with Christianity's past and imagine its future-a future rooted not in power, but in humility, justice, and relentless hope.

Perfect for historians, theologians, and anyone curious about faith's enduring imprint on culture, power, and the human spirit.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F3TQG4L5
• ISBN13: 9798316771844
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"