"An overview of 2000 years of church history, filled with color images to draw in the attention of young readers and illustrate important people, places, and events"--"From before the creation of our world, God intended to have a people to love forever, enjoying their company as they enjoyed His. Jesus told his disciples that he would build this church, and nothing could destroy it (Matthew 16:18). God has kept his promise. For two thousand years, Christ has continued to preserve His church even when destruction looked likely. Simonettas book starts after the death of Jesuss 12 apostles and continues to today: its a fascinating story that helps you know the God who planned it and who is keeping His church for an even more exciting future. Table of Contents: Part I - The Early ChurchPart II - The Church in Late AntiquityPart III - The Early Middle AgesPart IV - The High Middle AgesPart V - A Time of ReformationsPart VI - A Troubled CenturyPart VII - A Time of RevivalsPart VIII - A Changing WorldPart IX - The Modern World"--.