This concise and informative book provides a chronological overview of the history of Christianity, tracing its evolution from its origins in the Roman Empire to the present day. Written by Theodore P. Bolliger, a distinguished theologian and historian, it covers all the major events, figures, and movements of Christian history with clarity and insight. A valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of Western civilization. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.