A New History of ChristianitySutton, 1996 - 426 pages A historical study of Christianity from its origins to the present day, incorporating an interdenominational approach, focusing on the Roman Catholic Church, the Church in England and the Orthodox Church, showing how Christianity evolved from being a fringe group, to one of the most important influences on western civilization. |
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The Church Triumphant | 25 |
The Matrix of Medieval Christianity | 45 |
Renovation and Retroaction | 72 |
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