First published in 1884, this comprehensive history of religious events will captivate and enlighten readers with its detailed accounts of significant people and events throughout the history of Christianity. From the early church to the present day, this book covers all the major players and events in the history of the world's largest religion. The author also includes a short biographical sketch of each of the most influential historical figures, making this a valuable resource for anyone interested in religion or history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.