The Greatest Story Ever Told Continues…
The epic story of the Catholic Church spans thousands of years. With
an unlikely beginning in a remote outpost of the Roman empire, the
Catholic Church now claims more than one billion living members. The
persecutions, martyrdoms, conquests, and triumphs all came together to
shape Western civilization as we know it today.
Our identity as Catholics means that we are the inheritors of the deeds of
holy men and women who for 2,000 years have built a great civilization
and spread the Gospel throughout the world. Church history is not just the
recitation of popes, people, places, and events; it is a story of adventure,
intrigue, rebellion, reform, and devotion. This story is, in fact, our story;
this is our family. If we know our past, and how we fit into the story, we
will be better prepared to face whatever may come in the future.
Utilizing the same structure as The Great Adventure, Epic presents twelve
color-coded time periods of Church history that identify major events in
Church History, culture, and politics, as well as the popes, martyrs, saints
and Doctors of the Church. Developed by teachers and historians Steve
Weidenkopf and Dr. Alan Schreck, this exciting learning system will
teach you Church history from a truly Catholic perspective.
You will...
- Learn about the major people, places, and events
of the two-thousand years of Church history.
- Remember the 12 time periods of Church history
using a unique color-coded system.
- Learn the true story of the Crusades .
- Understand the rationale for the medieval
inquisitors and the Spanish Inquisition.
- Discover the revolutionary character of the
Protestant Reformation.
- Know the real story of the confrontation
between Galileo and the Church.
- Discover the massive persecution of Christians in
the twentieth century.
- Learn about the workings of the Holy Spirit
throughout Church history
…and much more!
This Starter Pack contains everything a facilitator needs to run an Epic study including:
The Workbook (220 pages) guides participants through their study of Church History with thought-provoking questions and responses, detailed maps, charts, historical studies, biographies, and much more. Each lesson is designed to be followed by the corresponding talk from the DVD or CD series.
With The Epic Timeline Chart Church history is systematically divided into 12 color-coded time periods to aid in remembering and applying what you’ve learned. This chart is indispensable for any student of Church History. You will see before your eyes an historically accurate representation of the last 2,000 years including the popes, major saints and martyrs, councils, world powers, and more!
The Epic Bookmark is a condensed version of the color-coded Epic Timeline Chart.
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