The Catholic Church: A Short HistoryA landmark history of the Catholic Church from its origins to today is presented by one of the world's greatest Christian theologians and historians, the primary writer of "Vatican II". The book concludes with a searching assessment of how the Catholic faith will confront the immense challenges posed in the new millennium. |
Contents
The Earliest Church | 8 |
Paul | 18 |
A Universal Religion for the Universal Empire | 35 |
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