There are Christians all over the world, and many are in the United States of America. However, the term “Christian” is applied to anyone who believes in the God of the Bible, and, as such, there are many different denominations. This is because different groups interpret the Bible differently, so there are … Read more
The Second Great Awakening occurred well after America had freed itself from the constraints of British rule. From the 1790s to the 1830s, religious fervor once again swept across the country, forever changing the landscape of Christianity in America. Best known for its large camp meetings, unprecedented numbers of people came to … Read more
Martin Luther (1483-1546) was a German former Roman Catholic (Augustinian) friar and priest who became the most influential and significant figure in the Reformation, which gave birth to Protestant Christianity. His translation of the Bible from Latin to German, while not the first in Germany, became influential in opening the possibility of … Read more