In this comprehensive history of the Christian church, John Scott traces the evolution of the religion from its origins in the Middle East to the present day. Along the way, he sheds light on key historical figures and events, as well as the many challenges and controversies that have faced the church over the centuries. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity. 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.