A People's History of Christianity: The Other Side of the Story Audiobook

" This book is an answer to the question "Why would I ever want to be a Christian when the Christian Religion is responsible for such horrific and tragic events throughout history?". Diana (a history prof) concedes the horrific events, but notes that History is the story of the rich, powerful and successful. Christianity shines among the least, the last and the lost in society, and their stories are rarely ever told. This book brings to light the stories of Christian service, love, and selfless sacrifice by Christians from the first century until now. Some of the people and stories I knew of, but most were unknown to me. What a delight to see history this way - through the eyes of the common folk. "

" Stunning. Challenging. Provcative. I've used this book as the text for my adult Sunday school class for the last 5 months. Great dialogue. "

" It's formatted to look like "A People's History of The United States" but it is not the same writing style or quality. It is, nonetheless, insightful and gently written, and I enjoyed it in a passing way. "

" someone else should try to tell that story. as it is, i found this disappointingly cliche-ridden, drab, and lifeless. "

" Following the history of "Great Commandment" Christianity (as opposed to "Big C" Christianity), Basss offers a window into a Christianity that has made, is making, and will continue to make a positive difference in the world. "

" I was a little disappointed. I suppose I was hoping for something less personal. "

" This is a very well written, well researched book on the history of Christianity. Very insightful to the people and the church, past and present. "

" In a day when Christianity seems to be appropriated by the religious right, Bass gives us a history of other, non-dominant, now-all-but-silenced voices that speak up for pacifism, social justice, radical love, and, yes, communism, etc. "

" awesome book. a must read for anyone, even atheists to understand the history of christianity as it has been lived, not how it has been used for conquest and rule. "

" Very interesting look at some more obscure and inspirational stories of the history of Christianity. Filled with anecdotes from Ms Bass's own life, it's not dry at all. So far as history books go, this is one of the more enthralling ones I've read. "

" This is a good corrective to narrow views of Christian History. "

" I was a little disappointed. I suppose I was hoping for something less personal. "

" Very interesting look at some more obscure and inspirational stories of the history of Christianity. Filled with anecdotes from Ms Bass's own life, it's not dry at all. So far as history books go, this is one of the more enthralling ones I've read. "

" someone else should try to tell that story. as it is, i found this disappointingly cliche-ridden, drab, and lifeless. "

" Stunning. Challenging. Provcative. I've used this book as the text for my adult Sunday school class for the last 5 months. Great dialogue. "