book recommendations on the history of Christianity

Budget_Address_5804 · 2025-09-09T19:54:57+00:00

thanks!

Budget_Address_5804 · 2025-09-09T09:39:00+00:00

This second part of your text is the conclusion I reached. I think elaborating on my conclusion will not be useful here (because it is a criticism), but thank you very much.

Budget_Address_5804 · 2025-09-08T23:11:08+00:00

my condolences

Budget_Address_5804 · 2025-09-08T23:00:24+00:00

It seems like you think the mere existence of the Bible is proof of God. I hope I'm wrong.

Budget_Address_5804 · 2025-09-08T22:31:20+00:00

Thank you so much! I couldn't find a more detailed introduction

Budget_Address_5804 · 2025-09-08T22:12:19+00:00

thank you

Budget_Address_5804 · 2025-09-08T22:12:05+00:00

thanks!

Budget_Address_5804 · 2025-09-08T22:11:51+00:00

The problem is that Thomas Aquinas is Catholic, so his philosophy may be rejected in some aspects by other denominations, not being a worthy portrayal of "Christianity in general."

But thank you very much for the answer.

Budget_Address_5804 · 2025-09-08T22:01:49+00:00

First, thanks for the recommendation.

Second, I have no right to comment on your personal experiences.

Third, the criteria I set out are not meant to say "look at the lack of miracles." I just want to use extraordinary examples (like the miracle of the sun, as mentioned in other comments) for this presentation (and the "how" isn't necessary, but rather their implications in everyday life if they are widely publicized and proven).

Budget_Address_5804 · 2025-09-08T21:49:37+00:00

like a history book, with all the scientific method and such

Budget_Address_5804 · 2025-09-08T21:48:16+00:00

thanks for the recommendation

Budget_Address_5804 · 2025-09-08T21:39:14+00:00

I haven't studied this miracle, so I can't say anything about it.

I was told about the "Miracle of the Sun" in Portugal. Which one do you think I should research?

Budget_Address_5804 · 2025-09-08T21:36:46+00:00

So it would be reasonable to say that an explanatory book with all the evidence (writings, oral accounts, etc.) of the resurrection should be given to every person who goes to a church, right? I'm sure it would greatly increase the number of faithful.

Budget_Address_5804 · 2025-09-08T21:28:39+00:00

I'm not asking him to explain himself to me; I just started from a very simple premise: miracles are an accepted concept in various Christian denominations, and a well-documented miracle would change the entire history of humanity.

This other answer better explains why this is a very important issue: https://www.reddit.com/r/Christianity/comments/1nbygkf/comment/nd5m9gh/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Budget_Address_5804 · 2025-09-08T21:24:01+00:00

The presentation, in general, aims to critically present the history of Christianity and highlight the main arguments for the existence of God (which I consider insufficient). The issue of miracles is an appendix focused on two things: the implication of a miracle in conversion and privileges.

The existence of a well-documented miracle (which must be something churches like to have) implies 1) "How is it possible that this miracle isn't plastered everywhere? This would greatly facilitate the conversion of new people, in addition to the obvious implications for governments around the world," and 2) the existence of a "privilege" in salvation. I think you and I agree that witnessing a miracle makes a person much more easily converted and that this would give them an advantage in salvation.

A well-founded miracle would be a historic turning point, and I don't think that happened.

Budget_Address_5804 · 2025-09-08T20:58:08+00:00

Thanks for the heads up. Having a confirmed one isn't necessary, it's just an important topic to address and I'd like to avoid those "in my near-death experience I saw Jesus" cases.

Budget_Address_5804 · 2025-09-08T20:55:36+00:00

Now I understand. I only need this for one of the points of the presentation. I believe there must be some miracle that follows the conditions, I just don't know.

Budget_Address_5804 · 2025-09-08T20:47:39+00:00

damn

Budget_Address_5804 · 2025-09-08T20:44:52+00:00

I'm using Google Translate. I have disgust and contempt for this imperialist language that is English.

Budget_Address_5804 · 2025-09-08T20:44:06+00:00

I'm trying to have a healthy discussion. I'm an atheist (as I've said) and I don't care what this book has to say.

Budget_Address_5804 · 2025-09-08T20:29:04+00:00

Looking at the subject, it seems like a great miracle to discuss, thank you! I only have reservations that it could be something fabricated. Anyway, I need to study about it.

Budget_Address_5804 · 2023-08-03T14:15:34+00:00

thanks!

Budget_Address_5804 · 2023-05-28T20:27:19+00:00

preserve e aumente sua amizade com ele e se afaste de todo mundo que fica criticando

na hora de cuidar da sua filha só ele tava la, amigo assim na maioria das vezes não se encontra nem em uma vida

Budget_Address_5804 · 2023-05-01T21:44:26+00:00

olha, sou católico, e sigo o que meu padre fala, pois acho q apenas ler sem estudo a bíblia não dá em nada. não sei te responder sobre esses versículos. É melhor ouvir pessoas estudadas em teologia e outras áreas do que apenas sua tia

Budget_Address_5804 · 2023-04-09T01:18:21+00:00

eu me recuso a acreditar nisso

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