Author and public intellectual Orestes Augustus Brownson wrote this lively commentary on the history of Christianity as the religion became more established in the United States. The rapid establishment of new churches and congregations upon the frontier was a feature of the westward expansion in North America during the 19th century. Writing in 1836, Brownson offers a vivid history of the religion in the context of its establishment in the USA, his views upon its beliefs and core philosophies, and whether the church of his day accurately reflects the original teachings of Jesus Christ. Written as a narrative from a perspective of a man in search of spiritual fulfillment, New Views of Christianity sees Brownson draw contrasts and distinctions between different denominations and groups who term themselves Christian. He goes on to identify several important areas where religion has historically been influential - education in particular is highlighted as being of great importance.

Does the thought of doing evangelism fill you with fear and make you want to run for the door? Do you struggle to find motivation to share your faith? Have you had uncomfortable experiences with evangelism that you would rather not repeat? If so, this book is for you. God's Dream will take you on a journey to discover the purpose God has for you in fulfilling his dream. It will inspire you to try evangelism again no matter what your previous experiences have been. "This is the best book I have read on evangelism in the past ten years." Derrick, YWAM Missionary. "For many, God's Dream will redeem the concept and practice of evangelism. It is practical and theologically thorough." David Webster, MA, Eastgate Church Director. "This book is a real tonic for all of us who feel out of our depth with the big 'E'. Laced with brilliant real life stories and examples of how easy evangelism can be when we partner with the Holy Spirit." Mark Hendley, Director of The Stones Cry Out. Today, more people are becoming Christians than at any other point in history, but in modern western culture, relatively fewer people come to know God and many Christians struggle with evangelism. Through their personal stories and those of others, Mark and Fiona question why this is. They look afresh at evangelism and reimagine it from God's perspective. They consider what can be learnt from how Jesus did evangelism, and how he introduced people to the good news of the kingdom. Visit www.godsdream.info to find out more about the authors.