Triumph
Author: Crocker, H.W.
ISBN: 9780761516040
Publisher: Christian/Forum
Year First Published: 2003
Pages: 512
Dimensions: 229mm x 155mm x 29mm
Format: Paperback / softback
Description
Amidst a crippling Church controversy and a host of books critical of the Catholic Church, TRIUMPH has become a bestseller by offering an affirmative, engaging history of the Church's contributions to civilization over the past two millennia.
For 2,000 years, Catholicism-the largest religion in the world and particularly in the United States-has shaped global history on a scale unequaled by any other institution. But until now, Catholics interested in their faith have been hard-pressed to find an accessible, affirmative, and exciting history of the Church.TRIUMPH is that history. Inside, you'll discover the spectacular story of the Church from Biblical times and the early days of St. Peter- the first pope-to the twilight years of John Paul II. It is a sweeping drama of Roman legions, great crusades, epic battles, toppled empires, heroic saints, and enduring faith. And there are stormy controversies- Dark Age skullduggery, the Inquisition, the Renaissance popes, the Reformation, the Church's refusal to accept sexual liberation, and contemporary allegations like those made in Hitler's Pope and Papal Sin.A brawling, colorful history full of inspiring pageantry and spirited polemic, TRIUMPH will exhilarate, amuse, and infuriate as it extols the glories of Catholic history and the gripping stories of its greatest men and women.
ISBN: 9780761516040
Publisher: Christian/Forum
Year First Published: 2003
Pages: 512
Dimensions: 229mm x 155mm x 29mm
Format: Paperback / softback
Description
Amidst a crippling Church controversy and a host of books critical of the Catholic Church, TRIUMPH has become a bestseller by offering an affirmative, engaging history of the Church's contributions to civilization over the past two millennia.
For 2,000 years, Catholicism-the largest religion in the world and particularly in the United States-has shaped global history on a scale unequaled by any other institution. But until now, Catholics interested in their faith have been hard-pressed to find an accessible, affirmative, and exciting history of the Church.TRIUMPH is that history. Inside, you'll discover the spectacular story of the Church from Biblical times and the early days of St. Peter- the first pope-to the twilight years of John Paul II. It is a sweeping drama of Roman legions, great crusades, epic battles, toppled empires, heroic saints, and enduring faith. And there are stormy controversies- Dark Age skullduggery, the Inquisition, the Renaissance popes, the Reformation, the Church's refusal to accept sexual liberation, and contemporary allegations like those made in Hitler's Pope and Papal Sin.A brawling, colorful history full of inspiring pageantry and spirited polemic, TRIUMPH will exhilarate, amuse, and infuriate as it extols the glories of Catholic history and the gripping stories of its greatest men and women.
