Watch the Roman Catholic Church grow from an insignificant Jewish sect to the universal faith influence it is today Many people would like to know more about Church history but feel that they don t have the time After all the history of the Church spans 2000 years Others feel lost when it comes to Church history they don t know what to read or where to look Church history can truly be overwhelming Don t get discouraged What You Should Know About Church History is a handy resource that provides all of the information that the average reader is looking for Presented as a pilgrimage this book approaches the study of Church history as a journey that begins with the life and mission of Jesus taking the reader through the challenges and changes that have shaped the Church of today This pilgrimage through Church history tells about nbsp missionary work in the life of the Church nbsp Church councils nbsp monasticism and spirituality nb