Unimaginable: What Our World Would Be Like Without Christianity
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ISBN: 9780764230813
Type: Hardcover
Is God Dying?
That's what some people think and want. They say Christian beliefs and our way of life aren't relevant anymore. But what critics and even many churchgoers don't realize is the life-changing importance of Christianity.
Showing how the world would be a dark place without Christianity, Unimaginable guides you through the halls of history to see how Jesus' teachings dramatically changed our world and continue to be the most powerful force for good today. Learn...
· How Christianity has stood against the evils of slavery (more than once), racism, eugenics, and injustices toward women and children
· Why freedom as a universal value and modern education and legal systems owe much to Christianity
· How Christians throughout the ages have demonstrated the value of human life by sacrificially caring for the sick, handicapped, marginalized, and dying
· How people of faith are extending God's kingdom through charities, social justice efforts, mental health initiatives, and other profound ways
This provocative and enlightening book is for anyone concerned about where our world is heading.
"In a bold way, Johnston presents the strong and unflinching case that in terms of ethics, social values, and human equality the world is a better place because of the contributions of Christianity."-- PAUL FOSTER, Professor, School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh
"An eye-opening work that should be read with pen in hand to mark points to remember. Truly powerful and persuasive." --LEE STROBEL, Bestselling Author of The Case for Christ and The Case for Faith
Jeremiah J. Johnston, PhD, is a New Testament scholar known for his unique communication skills and his infectious love for people. He ministers internationally in partnership with the Museum of the Bible and is president of the Christian Thinkers Society, a resident institute at Houston Baptist University, where he serves as associate Professor of Early Christianity. He is the author of Unanswered: Lasting Truth for Trending Questions. Jeremiah and his family live in Houston, Texas. Learn more at ChristianThinkers.com.
