Unimaginable
What Our World Would Be Like Without Christianity
Seiten
2019
Bethany House Publishers, a division of Baker Publishing Group (Verlag)
978-0-7642-3216-9 (ISBN)
Bethany House Publishers, a division of Baker Publishing Group (Verlag)
978-0-7642-3216-9 (ISBN)
In a day when Christians are often attacked for their beliefs, this provocative and enlightening book looks at the positive influence of Christianity, both historically and today. Unimaginable guides readers through the halls of history to see how Jesus' teachings dramatically changed the world and continue to be the most powerful force for good t
Is God dying? Some people think so--and more want it so. They say Christian beliefs and our way of life aren't relevant anymore. But what critics, and even many churchgoers, don't realize is the life-changing importance of Christianity. Showing how the world would be a dark place without Christianity, Unimaginable guides you through the halls of history to see how Jesus's teachings dramatically changed our world and continue to be the most powerful force for good today. Learn how Christianity has stood against slavery, racism, eugenics, and injustices toward women and children why freedom as a universal value and modern education and legal systems owe much to Christianity
how Christians throughout the ages have demonstrated the value of human life by sacrificially caring for the sick, marginalized, and dying how people of faith are extending God's kingdom through charities, mental health initiatives, and other ways.
This provocative and enlightening book is sure to encourage believers and equip them to respond to doubters.
Is God dying? Some people think so--and more want it so. They say Christian beliefs and our way of life aren't relevant anymore. But what critics, and even many churchgoers, don't realize is the life-changing importance of Christianity. Showing how the world would be a dark place without Christianity, Unimaginable guides you through the halls of history to see how Jesus's teachings dramatically changed our world and continue to be the most powerful force for good today. Learn how Christianity has stood against slavery, racism, eugenics, and injustices toward women and children why freedom as a universal value and modern education and legal systems owe much to Christianity
how Christians throughout the ages have demonstrated the value of human life by sacrificially caring for the sick, marginalized, and dying how people of faith are extending God's kingdom through charities, mental health initiatives, and other ways.
This provocative and enlightening book is sure to encourage believers and equip them to respond to doubters.
Jeremiah J. Johnston, PhD, is a New Testament scholar and frequent contributor to national publications and shows, including USA Today, Fox News, CNN, Relevant, The Christian Post, and numerous other media outlets. Known for his unique communication skills and his infectious love for people, he speaks internationally and is president of the Christian Thinkers Society, a resident institute at Houston Baptist University, where he serves as associate professor of early Christianity. Jeremiah and his family live in Houston, Texas. Learn more at www.christianthinkers.com.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 04.12.2018 |
|---|---|
| Vorwort | Steve Green |
| Verlagsort | Ada, MI |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 140 x 216 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sonstiges ► Geschenkbücher |
| Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Kirchengeschichte | |
| Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Moraltheologie / Sozialethik | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-7642-3216-9 / 0764232169 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7642-3216-9 / 9780764232169 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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