The tragic past of the Church
358418
When a scripture is used to start a hate movement then that scripture must be misunderstood as it was in early church days.
3077469
The book is an interesting read from the perspective that it was written in 1906, and the author envisions a society where Christianity, and particularly Catholicism is outlawed.  Though the environment is extremely anti-Christian, the philosophy of those opposed to Christianity is illustrated, and that illustration is timely to today's society.  The oppression of faith, by non-believers, and then even by those who lose their faith, has  a certain modern day ring to it.  A worthy read, even recommended by Pope Francis.
4310211
The author is dead now but his book lives on exposing all the Catholic church's dirty laundry in history. A classic
3637386
This book is for people who are open to the truth about church history and how it has been transformed into what the church has become today with the help of schemers and deceivers.
3096044
For anyone who has a sincere interest in how the church, God's testimony in the world today, came to be the many legged, often times monster it is, Miller's Church history is a highly recommendable book. While the syntax is difficult and the punctuation often not what is expected, I found the book a good basis for a foundational study of Church history. Given my previous studies of the church and its history I could find very little with which to argue. Its a deserving book, especially given the author's clear view of the grace of God and the role of modern clergy.
537744
A short, but interesting read that touches on various points in the early history of the Church.
501259
Rebuilt is a great book for those of us who are sitting in the pews wondering what happened to our church (not our parish) and how we can make an impact on such a large and storied organization.
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Author Shirley Harris-Slaughter's account of the perseverance of the black community in developing a Catholic church, Our Lady of Victory, that not only prospered but was ahead of its time in many ways documents the history of a wonderful community.  The community pulled together and raised a church and started a school because they wanted their children to receive the best education possible.  Our Lady of Victory was all but forgotten in the accounts of Catholic churches in the Detroit area.  Thanks to the wonderful research of the author, the struggles and pride this community faced in getting a Catholic church of their own is now a part of the African-American Catholic History.  The wonderful pictorial history is an added bonus.
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I enjoyed this book very much. I could feel the emotions of the people in the story, the ups and downs they faced. I also learned things about the church and the times.
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This provides a good history of the early church.  It's amazing that the things that still vex the church as still around today.
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Many are unaware that when the history of the Church recorded in the Bible ends. the story picks up with the early fathers of the Church.  One can read the writings of the men who worked with the Apostles and who served the churches they founded across the empire.  Of course the Fathers were not kept from error, as the Apostles were in their writting, but those interested in the growth of the Church and the witness to Jesus' death and resurrection can almost be there in the writings of the Fathers.  And all this is available electronically on your Kindle.  What a treat!
3179976
Interesting history in detail I did not expect.  I have read several books on the Cathars.  This was a continuation of the religious persecution by the Roman Church.  Although not presented here, it helps the historian understand the extensive and brutal pograms by the church.
3774697
A challenging book that puts the history of the United Church into the context of the times, throughout its history.  I am enjoying reading it, even if some of the things in it run counter to my understanding of church.
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Having been reading and studying Church of Christ history for some time, I found the book an excellent cap off, perhaps.  A lot of detail to explain what was good and what went wrong.
675412
very comprehensive, great for studying the events how Christ's church survived over centuries of persecution.
3805461
Its was a well written, easy read of the Catholic Church's history. I would recommend it. I felt it tried very hard to show the history as it was known.
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It is a good summation of the history of the Church from the protestant revolt to now.
A good read.