First published 2018
Christianity begins with a small group of believers in Jerusalem after Jesus Christ's death and resurrection. The apostles face the monumental task of spreading their faith beyond the borders of Judea. Paul emerges as the central figure in this expansion, traveling extensively despite facing arrests, shipwrecks, violent mobs, and assassination attempts. He pushes through these obstacles to carry the Gospel message to distant lands. The early Christian communities grapple with internal arguments and external challenges as they establish their faith. David Limbaugh follows these first believers through their sorrows and sufferings alongside their victories and celebrations. Drawing from the Book of Acts and six New Testament epistles, he chronicles how Christianity transformed from a localized movement into a global religion. The book captures the struggles and triumphs that shaped the world's first Christian communities.
Genres: history, christian, religion, christianity
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: historical, religious
Setting: Jerusalem, Judea
Period: 1st-century
350 pages · Hardcover · Regnery