The Christians: Their First Two Thousand Years; By This Sign AD 250 to 350 From the Decian Persecution to Constantine Era [Vol. 3]

by Ted Byfield (Editor)

Dive into the gripping tale of Christianity’s rise from A.D. 250–350 in "By This Sign." Witness the Decian Persecution’s trials and Constantine’s triumph at Milvian Bridge, where the "Chi-Rho" changed history. This beautifully illustrated volume blends vivid storytelling with scholarly depth, earning praise for making readers feel "really there." Perfect for history lovers or anyone curious about faith’s formative years.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

288 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Ted Byfield (10 July 1928 – 23 December 2021) was a Canadian conservative journalist, publisher, and author. He founded three Anglican boys boarding schools, three news magazines (Alberta Report, BC Report and Western Report) and published at least 30 books, including the 12-volume history series "Alberta in the 20th Century" and the 12-volume history series "The Christians: Their First Two Thousand Years.

Reviews

[Steve Campbell]

Lively writing and exquisite illustrations make this a very readable and informative history of Christianity.

[Ncc]

Wonderful and packed full of information! I used it for the thesis I was writing and it provided me with much of the information I needed. This book served as my primary source and I couldn't be happier. Highly recommended.