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Engaging answers to common questions on the history, beliefs, practices and what it means to be a Christian.What does it mean to be a Christian? What is the core of the faith? What does it mean to follow the gospel? What is the significance of the rites, rituals, and symbols of Christianity, such as baptism and the crucifix? Who was Jesus Christ and what was His life like? How did Christianity start, spread, and grow? What are the differences¿and similarities¿between Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Protestantism? How did Christianity influence art, architecture, music, and movies? The Handy Christianity Answer Book provides detailed descriptions of the teachings of Jesus, Christian beliefs about Jesus, ceremonies, symbols, rituals, observations, customs, leaders, and organization of the world¿s largest religion. It clearly and eloquently explains how different Christians think and delves into the richness of the Christian tradition. This engaging, user-friendly primer looks at the significance of the Bible, Jesus, the Apostles, the Trinity, the Eucharist, historical schisms, divisions among different denominations, worship, sacraments, prayer, and much more. This important reference answers nearly 900 questions and offers fun facts that cover Christian history, religious practices, and cultural perspectives, including ¿ Who is a Christian? Why are there so many different kinds of Christians? Do the Dead Sea Scrolls tell us anything about Jesus? What language did Jesus speak? What are the last words spoken by Jesus? What is the style of the teachings of Jesus? What did Jesus say about loving one¿s enemies? Did Jesus have brothers? Who was John the Baptist? What are the basic beliefs of Mainline Christians? What is the Nicene Creed? What does Jesus have to do with the way our years are numbered? What is the Christian belief in an immortal soul? Is Heaven up and Hell down? Are there other kinds of angels besides angels and archangels? What is the devil? What were the Crusades? What was the Black Death? Who was Joan of Arc? Why is Martin Luther so important? What was Henry VIII of England¿s role in changing Christianity? What is the Salvation Army? Who was Pere Jacques Marquette? What are the Gothic cathedrals? Why was the artist Michelangelo important to Christians? Why do most churches have organs? What is the earliest major film about Jesus? What are the Catholic Sacraments? What is the Jesus Seminar? What is the largest statue of Jesus? What is the story behind Our Lady of Guadalupe?This information-rich book also provides a historic timeline, a glossary of commonly used terms, and a bibliography help further exploration of the world¿s largest religion. A perfect companion for anyone seeking a better understanding of Christianity.

From the Origin of Humans to Today ... All in One Volume!Highlights. Low lights. The twists and turns of social, political, and cultural history gathered in one fun and fascinating title! The Handy History Answer Book: From the Stone Age to the Digital Age takes a riveting walk through the ages, looking at the most important events of the past 5,000 years, including wars, disasters, pandemics, births, lives, and more. It supplies context to the past with a wealth of information on invention, philosophy, science, politics, culture, sports, business, law, media, and religion. A concise guide to all things historical, this feast of facts and compelling stories recounts the revolutionary ideas, acts, and inventions that changed the world. It surveys significant people, times, and events worldwide, with a special focus on U.S. history from its beginnings to the present. Fully revised and updated, this new edition of The Handy History Answer Book answers over 1,600 of the most frequently asked, most interesting, and unusual history questions, including What was the Stone Age?Why was Julius Caesar murdered?What are the origins of the religion of Islam?Why is the COVID-19 pandemic so significant?Why is the shamrock the symbol of St. Patrick?What is the legacy of the Crusades today?What are England's royal "e;houses"e;?Did Marie Antoinette really say, "e;Let them eat cake"e;?When did people first migrate to North America?Who are the Cajuns?What is the Hubble Space Telescope?What were the first political parties in the United States? Who was Black Elk?When did chain stores first appear? Were the Nazi's socialists? How long have hurricanes been given names?Who was Typhoid Mary?What happened at Pearl Harbor?What was the Bataan Death March?What is NATO?What is habeas corpus?Who was Emmett Till?Who was Genghis Khan?What was the triangular trade?Who is called the "e;Father of the Interstate System"e;?Who is Bernie Madoff? Who were the Wobblies?What was the Beat movement?Who is Ralph Nader??What is the Occupy movement?What is the strongest earthquake ever measured?What happened on Apollo 13?What is Gray's Anatomy?What is origin of ListerineWhat is the problem with antibiotics today?Who developed the first MRI machine? How does it work?What are the Ivy League colleges?Who were the Brothers Grimm?Why does the Leaning Tower of Pisa lean?What was the Motion Picture Production Code?Which entertainers were in the Rat Pack?Who wrote the first computer program?What is unique about the Trump presidency?If "e;History doesn't repeat itself but it often rhymes"e; (as Mark Twain is reputed to have said) then The Handy History Answer Book is a lyrical and poetic treat. Clear, concise, and straightforward, this informative primer is a resource for brushing up on the events, terms, and history-makers many of us remember from school but can't completely recall. Wide-ranging and comprehensive with nearly 250 illustrations, this information-rich tome also includes a helpful bibliography and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness. A perfect companion for history buffs of all ages.