Heroes And Heretics Abound: The making of the modern Christian Church

By Dave G Roberts

I know what you're probably thinking:
"History? Yawn."
Was I right? I've heard it a thousand times. But here's the twist-Church history isn't just dusty dates and old buildings. It's a tale of heroes and heretics, of bold faith and wild ideas. And that, dear reader, is anything but boring. More than that, it's your story. Yes-you
Wherever you're from, whatever you believe (or don't), the story of the Christian Church has shaped the world you live in. Maybe you've never heard it before. No worries That's exactly why this book exists.
Before Jesus ascended to heaven, He gave His followers a simple command: "Go and tell." They did. And here we are-billions strong, scattered across the globe, still wrestling with what it means to follow Him. So how did we get here?
Together, we'll trace the Church's birth, growth, and global spread. We'll explore how her theology and practices developed-sometimes beautifully, sometimes messily. We'll celebrate the joys, confront the mistakes, and meet the characters who shaped it all.Who was the near-sighted preacher nicknamed "the Golden Mouth"?Who quipped, "If there's no laughter in heaven, I don't want to go"?Who first dared to speak of "Grace" as we know it today?And which ancient heresies are still lurking in modern pews?We'll answer those questions and more. We'll also hear from people today who share their relationship with the Church. We'll sit with the great minds of history and pray alongside them. Because the Church of today-and tomorrow-has much to learn from its past. This book is written with you in mind. It's shaped by my own background: English-speaking, Protestant, European. But it's for anyone curious, courageous, or just plain intrigued. So come on in. Let's journey through time together.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1507638175
• ISBN13: 9781507638170
• Release Date: March 2017
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"