Under the influence : how Christianity transformed civilization / [print]
Alvin J. Schmidt ; foreword by Paul L. Maier.
- Grand Rapids, Michigan : ZondervanPublishingHouse, (c)2001.
- 423 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographies and index.
People transformed by Jesus Christ -- The sanctification of human life -- Christianity elevates sexual morality -- Women receive freedom and dignity -- Charity and compassion : their Christian connection -- Hospitals and health care : their Christian roots -- Christianity's imprint on education -- Labor and economic freedom dignified -- Science : its Christian connections -- Liberty and justice for all -- Slavery abolished : a Christian achievement -- Christianity's stamp on art and architecture -- The sound of music : its Christian resonance -- Hallmarks of literature : their Christian imprint -- Additional influence : holidays, words, symbols, and expressions.