In this work the author seeks to satisfy a need for a succinct yet comprehensive description of the roots and antecedents of Christianity with its many expressions via myriad denominations. Through the pages of this book the reader will traverse the intricate aspects of a diverse conglomeration of denominational religious bodies shaped by a common name, structure, and doctrine within Christianity. Anyone seeking to answer the why of the origins of even obscure Christian denominations and sects could easily find the most basic information by journeying through the pages of this book.