Jesus Wars: How Four Patriarchs, Three Queens, and Two Emperors Decided What Christians Would Believe for the Next 1,500 years – Violence, Politics, and the Origins of Church Authority
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Jesus Wars: How Four Patriarchs, Three Queens, and Two Emperors Decided What Christians Would Believe for the Next 1,500 years – Violence, Politics, and the Origins of Church Authority

by John Philip Jenkins

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Jesus Wars explores the fierce battles among early Christian leaders—four patriarchs, three queens, and two emperors—that determined core beliefs and church authority. Amid violence and political intrigue, these struggles shaped Christianity's path for 1,500 years, revealing the origins of its doctrinal foundations and institutional power.

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The book delves into the turbulent period following the Council of Nicaea, where early Christian leaders vied for control over doctrine and authority.

Through the actions of four patriarchs, three queens, and two emperors, it examines the intersections of violence and politics in defining Christian beliefs.

This historical account reveals the origins of the church's enduring power structures and their impact on the faith for the next 1,500 years.

By focusing on key figures and events, the narrative highlights how these decisions continue to influence modern Christianity.

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