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Under the Influence: How Christianity Transformed Civilization,Used
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Western civilization is becoming increasingly pluralistic, secularized, and biblically illiterate. Many people today have little sense of how their lives have benefited from Christianitys influence, often viewing the church with hostility or resentment.Under the Influence is a topically arranged Christian history for Christians and nonChristians. Grounded in solid research and written in a popular style, this book is both a helpful apologetic tool in talking with unbelievers and a source of evidence for why Christianity deserves credit for many of the humane, social, scientific, and cultural advances in the Western world in the last 2,000 years. Photographs and timelines enhance each chapter.Some unrecognized contributions of Christianity include: * Bringing sanctity to human life by opposing the GrecoRoman practices of abortion, infanticide, child abandonment, and suicide * Raising the level of sexual morality and giving dignity to family life * Giving freedom and dignity to women * First founding hospitals in the 4th century * Originating universities and higher education * Bringing dignity and honor to labor * Spawning and developing modern science * First condemning slavery and inspiring its abolition * Producing major contributions to art, architecture, music, and literature
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Under the Influence: How Christianity Transformed Civilization'? A: The main theme of the book is to illustrate how Christianity has significantly shaped Western civilization over the last 2,000 years, highlighting both its positive contributions and its lasting impact on various aspects of society.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Under the Influence' is Alvin J. Schmidt.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 423 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Under the Influence' published? A: The book was published on May 1, 2001.
- Q: Is 'Under the Influence' suitable for non-Christians? A: Yes, the book is written in a popular style and is accessible to both Christians and non-Christians, providing insights into Christianity's historical influence.
- Q: What are some key contributions of Christianity highlighted in the book? A: The book discusses several contributions, including the founding of hospitals, the establishment of universities, and the promotion of human dignity and social morality.
- Q: What kind of research is the book based on? A: The book is grounded in solid research, utilizing historical evidence to support its claims about Christianity's influence on civilization.
- Q: Is there any visual content in the book? A: Yes, the book includes photographs and timelines that enhance the reader's understanding of the historical context.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of 'Under the Influence'.