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The Lives of Great Christians

By: William R. Cook, The Great Courses
Narrated by: William R. Cook
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Meet some of Christianity's luminary figures - the followers of Jesus who have practiced and preached their beliefs for centuries. Whether well known or obscure or even nameless, their actions and achievements, their abilities and energies have changed the course of history and the nature of belief.

These 24 inspirational lectures will inspire you by the many ways these figures found to live lives of faith. You'll stand spellbound in the crowd, listening to Bernardino and Augustine preach and teach. You'll visit the solitary cells and see the visions of Bernard, Clare, and Catherine. You'll witness the negotiations as Gregory VII and Leo IX reform the church. And you'll hear the verdicts of heresy against John Hus and against Martin Luther.

More than doctrine or theology or even prayer, Christianity, for many, is the daily effort to live one's faith in every time and place. Professor Cook introduces you to those who have done so over the centuries and shows the many paths they found.

If you seek your own path, their lives will inspire you. You will understand how Christians' faith has changed Christianity, and how these believers can help light your own way. And if you are wondering what Christians value and how they practice those values, you will see real lives that exemplify Christian faith in action.

Christianity didn't just change believers; it defined all of Europe, eastern as well as western, and set many of the world's nations on a course still apparent today.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

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So nice to listen to a dedicated historian and lover. I thank you for enriching my life and challenging me.

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The Last Word Is Love

This is the best book ever, to learn about Great Christians over centuries from different parts of the globe from Protestants to Catholics to Orthodox. I could listen to this teacher ALL DAY, William Cook. He puts his lectures into words you not only HEAR but also FEEL. And by my reckoning, that's the ONLY way to teach. You'll LOVE this Book. !

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Great listen, very informative

Once again, professor cook is super informative without being boring. The lectures and engaging and easy to follow and I really enjoyed the great sampling of notable Christians he provided from across the last 2000 years.

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Analyzed the Question: What Makes a Good Christian

Helps you think about what does being a good Christian really mean. Very thoughtful course.

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Well written and delivered

I have a broad interest in different spiritual traditions Andi found this course delightful. He brought out the human story of each person, with just enough historical and theoretical context to give me a feeling of getting oriented to who they were. I'd love for him to do another round and pick a dozen more Christians to discuss! More women, for example, and St Columba and Celtic saints...

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Superb

In all respects, historical, contextual, rich for contemplation and prayer as well as for academic curiosity and pursuit.

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Fantastic! Start to finish. Fantastic! Start to finish. Fantastic! Start to finish. Fantastic! Start to finish. Fantastic! I highly recommend.

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Excellent

I’ve passed this selection over for years. I’m so glad I finally gave it a try. Well done and thank you.

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it was really good , but it didn't touch modern ch

evangelicals was left behind and the modern Christian church groups and the so many denomination

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great in some selections. very weak in others

questionable selections as to who are great christians. Martin Luther? Martin Luther King, Jr.? Liberation Theologists!?

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