From Nero’s burning of Rome to the twentieth-century charismatic renewal, it highlights the major people, events, and ideas that have shaped the long history of Christianity. This compelling book traces two thousand years of church history in one concise volume. Packed with information and told in a readable, journalistic style, it is certain to breathe new life into church history. This book makes a valuable resource for pastors, teachers, history buffs, and all who are interested in learning more about the origins of the church doctrines and traditions.