Did Jesus Christ even exist? -- Jesus was a meek and mild carpenter -- Early Christians were poor and marginalized people -- Early Christianity was bigoted toward women -- Constantine was insincere in his Christian faith -- Medieval Europe was a profoundly Christian society -- The Crusades were a series of brutal, unprovoked attacks -- Christianity is anti-science -- The United States is abandoning Christianity -- Christianity is currently in decline.
Summary
This book provides an introduction to Christianity in its historical context. It examines particular misconceptions related to Christianity through history along with what are now believed to be the historical truths.