This comprehensive history of the Christian church is presented on the plan of the late Rev. Joseph Milner, and covers the period from the time of Christ to the early 19th century. The Milner brothers provide a rigorous analysis of the church's development, with attention to both the triumphs and the struggles of Christianity over the centuries. This book is a must-read for students of religious history and anyone interested in the development of Christianity as a global religion.

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