DOC The Story of Christianity; Vol. 1: The Early Church to the Dawn of the Reformation by Justo L. Gonzalez in History

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In The Story of Christianity: Volume 1; Justo L. González; author of the highly praised three-volume History of Christian Thought; presents a narrative history of Christianity; from the Early Church to the Dawn of the Protestant Reformation. From Jesus’ faithful apostles to the early reformist John Wycliffe; González skillfully traces core theological issues and developments within the various traditions of the church; including major events outside of Europe; such as the Spanish and Portuguese conquest of the New World. This updated and expanded edition incorporates recent archaeological discoveries about the life of Early Christian Communities; as well as important contemporary research revealing the significant role of women throughout the history of the church. With lively storytelling; The Story of Christianity provides a fascinating and panoramic history of the dramatic events; colorful characters; and revolutionary ideas that shaped the first fifteen centuries of the church.