Books about Christianity
Christianity (from the Greek word "Christ", anointed one) is a monotheistic religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in the New Testament. The Christian faith is essentially faith in Jesus as the Christ (or Messiah), the Son of God, the Savior, the manifestation of God to humankind (Immanuel), and God (Yahweh or the "Lord") himself.
Adherents of the Christian faith, known as Christians, believe that Jesus is the Messiah prophesied in the Hebrew Bible (the part of scripture common to Christianity and Judaism). Christian theology, as expressed in the early Christian ecumenical creeds claims and predominantly accepted by followers of the Christian faith, holds that Jesus suffered, died from crucifixion, buried, and was resurrected from the dead to open heaven to those who believe in him and trust him for the remission of their sins (salvation). They further maintain that Jesus bodily ascended into heaven where he rules and reigns with God the Father. Most denominations teach that Jesus will return to judge all humans, living and dead, and grant eternal life to his followers. He is considered the model of a virtuous life, and both the revealer and physical incarnation of God. Christians call the message of Jesus Christ the Gospel ("good news") and hence refer to the earliest written accounts of his ministry as gospels.
Christianity began as a Jewish sect and is classified as an Abrahamic religion. Originating in the eastern Mediterranean, it quickly grew in size and influence over a few decades, and by the 4th century had become the dominant religion within the Roman Empire. During the Middle Ages, most of the remainder of Europe was Christianized, with Christians also being a (sometimes large) religious minority in the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of India. Following the Age of Discovery, through missionary work and colonization, Christianity spread to the Americas and the rest of the world. More »
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Catwalk
By Melody CarlsonBig Apple. Bigger Problems.The success of the Forrester sisters' On the Runway TV show lands them a hot ticket to Fashion Week in New York City. Paige...
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From a Distance (Timber Ridge Reflections, Book 1)
By Tamera AlexanderWhat happens when the realization of a dream isn't what you imagined... and the secret you've spent a lifetime guarding is finally laid bare? Deter...
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Sophie's World
By Nancy RueWhen future film director Sophie LaCroix visits Williamsburg, Virginia, her imagination sends her straight into the eighteenth century. An unlikely he...
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Sophie's Secret
By Nancy RueSophie and her friends launch an 'archaeological expedition' and make a disturbing discovery. Sophie keeps digging to uncover a shocking family secret...
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Premiere
By Melody CarlsonA recipe for success or a design for disaster?Although they're sisters, Paige and Erin Forrester are like oil and water, night and day, denim and silk...
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Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God
By Francis ChanGod is love. Crazy, relentless, all-powerful love. Have you ever wondered if we’re missing it? It’s crazy, if you think about it. The God of the ...
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The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts
By Gary ChapmanMarriage should be based on love, right? But does it seem as though you and your spouse are speaking two different languages? New York Times bestselli...
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Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream
By David PlattWHAT IS JESUS WORTH TO YOU?It's easy for American Christians to forget how Jesus said his followers would actually live, what their new lifestyle wo...
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George Washington's Sacred Fire
By Peter A. LillbackWhat sets "George Washington's Sacred Fire" apart from all previous works on this man for the ages, is the exhaustive fift...
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