Church History: Understanding 2000 Years of Christianity

Journey through the dramatic story of Christianity from its birth at Pentecost to the global church of today. This comprehensive 12-part series explores how a small Jewish sect became the world's largest religion, examining the triumphs, failures, divisions, and reforms that shaped the faith we practice today.

What You'll Discover:

How the early church survived Roman persecution
Why Christianity split into Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant branches
The real story behind the Crusades and Inquisition
How the Protestant Reformation changed Western civilization
Why American Christianity developed differently than European faith
Current trends shaping the global church's future

Faith Under Fire: The Persecuted Church

Part 4 of 12

Discover how early Christians faced persecution under Roman emperors and why the church grew stronger through suffering. Includes stories of famous martyrs.

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