Under the influence: how Christianity transformed civilization

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The positive impact of Jesus Christ and his followers on Western culture cannot be overstated. Yet, ironically, today's marketplace of ideas fails to recognize the Christian foundation on which it is built. Christianity is popularly discredited by our pluralistic culture. The overlooked truth, however, is that from education to women's rights to public health to economic liberty, the things we cherish most and many of the blessings we take for granted trace to the spiritual and cultural revolut…

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Full title :Under the influence : how Christianity transformed civilization / Alvin J. Schmidt ; foreword by Paul L. Maier.

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Publication Date:©2001.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):ZondervanPublishingHouse
Place of Publication:Grand Rapids, Mich
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2001.

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Description:423 pages : : illustrations ; : 24 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:0310236371, 9780310236375
oclc:ocm45420133
LC Classification:BR115.C5
Dewey Decimal:270

People transformed by Jesus Christ -- The sanctification of human life -- Christianity elevates sexual morality -- Women receive freedom and dignity -- Charity and compassion : their Christian connection -- Hospitals and health care : their Christian roots -- Christianity's imprint on education -- Labor and economic freedom dignified -- Science : its Christian connections -- Liberty and justice for all -- Slavery abolished : a Christian achievement -- Christianity's stamp on art and architecture -- The sound of music : its Christian resonance -- Hallmarks of literature : their Christian imprint -- Additional influence : holidays, words, symbols, and expressions.