Sketches of Church History, from A.D. 33 to the Reformation

"Sketches of Church History, from A.D. 33 to the Reformation" by James Craigie Robertson is a historical work that follows the Christian Churchs journey, starting right after Jesus's time on Earth and going all the way up to the Reformation. It looks at how the Church grew and changed, focusing on important people, the Church's teachings, and the problems it faced. What really stands out in the beginning is the story of Pentecost, where the Apostles got the Holy Spirit. After that, Christianity spread like crazy, and the book tells about how the Apostles, like St. Peter and St. Paul, went out and shared their beliefs, even when they were treated badly. It also shows how the Church started getting organized and how it dealt with the Roman Empire, creating a story of strong belief and faith winning out even when things were tough.