In the era of Christ

Author: (American) Will Durant
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Publication Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Around the fifteenth year or slightly later of Emperor Tiberius's reign, Jesus came to the Jordan River to be baptized by John, and Jesus was about thirty years old at that time. After John was imprisoned, Jesus took over his work and began to preach the nearness of the kingdom of God. There is no play in human history more than this one: a few Christians were oppressed and despised by several emperors, yet they remained, silently endured, resisted with words against force, and fought against brutality with hope, finally defeating the historically powerful Roman Empire. Therefore, Tertullian said, "The blood of martyrs is like seeds." This book is adapted from the relevant content of Will Durant's renowned work, The Story of Civilization, Vol. III. Written in clear, fluent language and with a novel and unique style, it depicts the era named after Caesar. It is not an ordinary history book, but a life story and history of thought filled with wisdom and personal insights. The author, taking the stance of "seeing others as oneself," strives to make this "Roman history" a "telling of our own history," a "history of our own struggles," and a "prospect of our future work." The New York Times called this book a "highly recommended good book," The New Yorker believed it possessed "a keen appreciation for this great era," The American described it as "stylistically unique," and Library Journal called it "stylish and witty."