Lives of the Christians

Description

Meet some of Christianity’s luminary figures – the followers of Jesus who have
practiced and preached their beliefs for centuries. Whether well known or
obscure or even nameless, their actions and achievements, their abilities and
energies have changed the course of history and the nature of belief. These 24
inspirational lectures will inspire you by the many ways these figures found
to live lives of faith. You’ll stand spellbound in the crowd, listening to
Bernardino and Augustine preach and teach. You’ll visit the solitary cells and
see the visions of Bernard, Clare, and Catherine. You’ll witness the
negotiations as Gregory VII and Leo IX reform the church. And you’ll hear the
verdicts of heresy against John Hus and against Martin Luther. More than
doctrine or theology or even prayer, Christianity, for many, is the daily
effort to live one’s faith in every time and place. Professor Cook introduces
you to those who have done so over the centuries and shows the many paths they
found. If you seek your own path, their lives will inspire you. You will
understand how Christians’ faith has changed Christianity, and how these
believers can help light your own way. And if you are wondering what
Christians value and how they practice those values, you will see real lives
that exemplify Christian faith in action. Christianity didn’t just change
believers; it defined all of Europe, eastern as well as western, and set many
of the world’s nations on a course still apparent today.

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Product Details:

• Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
• Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.6 x 5.4 x 1.5 inches; 11.2 Ounces
• Director ‏ : ‎ The Great Courses
• Actors ‏ : ‎ William R. Cook
• Studio ‏ : ‎ The Great Courses
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