Defining moments every Christian should know

From Nero's burning of Rome to Martin Luther's posting of the Ninety-Five Theses to Billy Graham's crusades, the story of Christianity is one filled with difficulty, daring, and devotion across the millennia.

This compelling book highlights one hundred of the most important events in two thousand years of that history in a single concise volume. Packed with well-researched information and written in a readable, journalistic style, it brings to life some of the people, events, and ideas that have shaped the church.

Perfect for pastors, teachers, history buffs, and anyone who is interested in learning more about the origins and development of the Christian church.


A. Kenneth Curtis (1939-2011) was the founder of Gateway Films/Vision Video and Christian History Institute. He authored and edited several publications, including In Context, Glimpses, and Christian History.

J. Stephen Lang is the bestselling author of dozens of books, including The Complete Book of Bible Trivia, which has sold more than 600,000 copies.

Randy Petersen is the author of more than fifty books and is a former editor and writer for Christian History.