Early Religions

Starting with the birth of Jesus Christ and ending with the Eastern Orthodox/Roman Catholic split, Catholicism: Nine Events That Shaped the Early Catholic Church takes a vast subject and breaks it down into easy-to-understand pieces that form a whole. By focusing on just nine events, we are able to dive deeply into relevant history and politics while still bringing you a short history that covers the major occurrences in the early period of an important institution.

‘In the beginning was the Word,’ says the Gospel of John. This sentence – and the words of all four gospels – is central to the teachings of the Christian church and has shaped Western art, literature and language, and the Western mind. Yet in the years after the death of Christ there was not merely one word, nor any consensus as to who Jesus was or why he had mattered.

Dive into the fascinating world of Sahabah companions in business who broke barriers and set unprecedented examples of leadership and entrepreneurship. This book sheds light on the inspiring lives of these trailblazers, offering valuable lessons and insights for modern listeners.

That Jesus of Nazareth was crucified is the closest to a historical fact anyone can say about him. Biblical scholars have spent centuries debating the details of what Jesus did and said, but this crude fact—that Jesus suffered capital punishment at the hands of the Roman authority by crucifixion—is accepted by the overwhelming majority of scholars. That there once was a cross where Jesus suffered and died is, therefore, the sequential logical affirmation.

John lays out the 10 key bits of wisdom that were instrumental in reconciling and rebuilding broken relationships. His road on this journey is paved with knowing your purpose, character, attitude, goals, teamwork, trust, respect, courage, regrets, reconciliation, and grace. This book shows all of us, no matter our circumstances or how dark our days may seem, that God is brighter still. Let God start to transform your life.

The earliest Christians were known not simply as believers or adherents of a new religion; they were called Followers of the Way. This title, taken from the words of Jesus Himself who declared, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life”, reflected a profound understanding of what it meant to live in relationship with Messiah. To be a Follower of the Way was not merely to agree with a set of beliefs or participate in rituals.

Flecky und Flauschi – das sind die zwei niedlichen Kätzchen, die Mark und Karen gerne hätten. Die beiden sind wie alle Geschwister – sie vertragen sich nicht immer. Als eines Tages bei einem heftigen Streit um die Kätzchen beinahe ein Unglück passiert, lernen die beiden, sich ganz auf Gott zu verlassen.

What do you get when you add three little boys, their mom, homemade gifts, Christmas carols, an old 12-passenger van, a mission from the Lord, and a slew of interesting characters together? Lots of adventures! Here in The Lavine Boys’ Christmas Caroling Adventures, Book 1: The Early Years, you will get a glimpse into this little Christmas caroling gig’s beginning years, which continued year after year for a grand total of 15 years! Yes! That’s 15 years of Christmas caroling!

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