Is Christianity history? Or is Christian history the deepest explanation
of the modern world? Today in the west, many consider the church to be
dead or dying. Christianity is seen as outdated, bigoted and responsible
for many of society's problems. This leaves many believers
embarrassed about their faith and many outsiders wary of religion. But
what if the Christian message is not the enemy of our modern Western
values, but the very thing that makes sense of them? In this fascinating
book, Glen Scrivener takes readers on a journey to discover how the
teachings of Jesus not only turned the ancient world upside down, but
continue to underpin the way we think of life, worth, and meaning. Far
from being a relic from the past, the distinctive ideas of Christianity,
such as freedom, kindness, progress and equality, are a crucial part of
the air that we breathe. As author Glen Scrivener says in his
introduction: "The extraordinary impact of Christianity is seen in
the fact that we don't notice it". This is a book for both
believers and sceptics-giving Christians confidence to be open about
their faith and showing non-Christians the ways in which the message of
Jesus makes sense of their most cherished beliefs. Whoever you are,
you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the values you hold dear as
you discover the power and profundity of Jesus and his revolution. TGC
and Christianity Today 2022 Book Award Winner in Evangelism &
Apologetics. Glen Scrivener is an ordained minister and the Director of
Speak Life, an organization that exists to share the love of Jesus
through creative communication.