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Western civilization is becoming increasingly pluralistic, secularized, and biblically illiterate. Many people today have little sense of how their lives have benefited from Christianity’s influence, often viewing the church with hostility or resentment. How Christianity Changed the World is a topically arranged Christian history for Christians and non- Christians. Grounded in solid research and written in a popular style, this book is both a helpful apologetic tool in talking with unbelievers and a source of evidence for why Christianity deserves credit for many of the humane, social, scientific, and cultural advances in the Western world in the last two thousand years. Photographs, timelines, and charts enhance each chapter. This edition features questions for reflection and discussion for each chapter.

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Western civilization is becoming increasingly pluralistic,
secularized, and biblically illiterate. Many people today
have little sense of how their lives have benefited from
Christianity's influence, often viewing the church with
hostility or resentment.
How Christianity Changed the World is a topically
arranged Christian history for Christians and non-
Christians. Grounded in solid research and written in a
popular style, this book is both a helpful apologetic tool
in talking with unbelievers and a source of evidence for
why Christianity deserves credit for many of the
humane, social, scientific, and cultural advances in the
Western world in the last two thousand years.
Photographs, timelines, and charts enhance each
chapter.
This edition features questions for reflection and
discussion for each chapter.

About the Author

Alvin J. Schmidt (PhD, University of Nebraska) retired in 1999 as professor of sociology at Illinois College in Jacksonville, Illinois, where he still lives. He is the author of several books, including The Great Divide: The Failure of Islam and the Triumph of the West, and served as a consulting editor for Dictionary of Cults, Sects, Religions and the Occult.

Paperback: 448 pages
Publisher: Zondervan (December 12, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0310264499
ISBN-13: 978-0310264491
Product Dimensions: 6 x 1.1 x 9 inches
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Timothy C Seagren

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June 25, 2017

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A well-written book to give a person an excellent View of Christianity. The discipline of this book goes all the way back to the beginning of the church and before even and up until today. It gives a look at how we have evolved in the Christian faith some for the better and some for the worse. It is a very scholarly work with great research and references to prove the authenticity of what the author writes. It is a good read for those who are weak in the faith as well those who are unsaved. It also gives a new confidence for those who are believers and just want to have more information about the foundations of their beliefs.

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Thomas Miller

Good information, nicely organized

September 20, 2016

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Great listing and explanation of the heritage of improvements to our world that Christianity has produced. The many arenas and personalities included allowed only short, almost list-like information. That said, it serves as good reminders of what many people already knew yet adding a good number of facts that, like me, many readers won't have previously known.

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A true and LASTING record of the blessing of Christianity for the whole world.

May 10, 2016

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With people constantly reinventing history and with Google and Facebook throttling the news we can see, I think it's important that people own a hard copy of the numerous ways Christianity has positively influenced the world, as one would expect from following a God who made people in His image and wants all people to come to Him through love. Thus legitimate followers would be expected to start schools, hospitals, orphanages, etc. as this book records. So glad to have a copy to point to for those days when Christianity is looked at as just another, even harmful religion that man has used to force his agenda on others. If the agenda is loving others, caring for the poor and down trodden, and a desire to elevate all, including providing opportunities to learn, count Christianity guilty. For the naysayers, a reminder that we are told to recognize Christians by their fruit. If their fruit wasn't Christian, don't call them Christian.

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Aggie Architect

Must read for those who love history

December 20, 2016

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Incredible look at the changes in culture from ancient Greece to the present. A must read for every Christian and and any person seeking to understand where culture has been and where it is going.

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Gerald

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Lots of good stuff but not necessarily light reading. Worth it if you have and can take the time.

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James Olah

A must read book

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Excellent book. Shows the impact of Christianity on the world. Well written and has good documentation.

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Dennis A. Jankowski

Proid to be Christian after reading book

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Lots of good information I was previously unaware of.

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Jesse Peterman

Interesting read

April 15, 2017

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A helpful look at how Christianity has influenced the world in various ways (including non-religious/spiritual) and it's impact throughout the years.

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This book contains a lot of great information on these topics

Without the influence of Christianity, our culture would not be where it is today. The church was profoundly influential in the development of art, science, education, music,...Read more

Published 3 months ago by Laura

An Extension of the Book of Acts

If the Book of Acts were updated to reflect the last 1900 years it would read a lot like the book: "How Christianity Changed the World".Read more

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I was disappointed

I am very disappointed with this book. I was expecting so much more. Starts out with the early church and then moves in chapter by chapter with how the church has lifted up...Read more

Published 5 months ago by Terralee Pettinger

Very detailed, well-cited

Great book. I learned a ton. I especially appreciated the author's efforts in pointing out the many misapplications of biblical truth in our world today and how many of these were...Read more

Published 5 months ago by jhildebrant

I would like to have a small group study with this book

Very interesting with a lot of facts. I would like to have a small group study with this book.

Published 7 months ago by Beth Fields

Five Stars

A very informative book.

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Love for ones fellow man was not normal

Christ changed the world. The world called Christians the people of the way, for their way was radically different from the normal life. Love for ones fellow man was not normal.Read more

Published 7 months ago by Dave Johnson

A Very Good Overview of Christianity's Influence on Our World

In this book, professor Alvin J. Schmidt does an excellent job of tracing out how Christianity has influenced our world - and especially the West.Read more

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