Includes bibliographical references.

Augustus of Prima Porta -- John Rylands manuscript P52 -- A quick look: The Pilate stone -- Alexamenos Graffito -- Dogmatic Sarcophagus -- Book of Kells -- Jan Hus' cell door -- Gutenberg Bible -- Erasmus' New Testament -- Indulgence box -- Tyndale New Testament -- Calvin's chair -- The triumph of faith over heresy -- Thomas Cranmer's Shackle -- St. Giles' pulpit -- King James Bible -- A quick look: Defiled Tongan idols -- William Brewster's chest -- John Bunyan's jug -- Marie Durand's inscription -- Whitefield rock -- A quick look: Jonathan Edwards' lazy Susan desk -- Charles Wesley's organ -- Selina Hastings' memorial token -- Brookes slave ship model -- A quick look: Lemuel Haynes' sermon manuscript -- Andrew Fuller's snuffbox -- The slave Bible -- A quick look: Josiah Henson -- David Livingstone's writing box -- Amy Carmichael's plaques -- A quick look: Spurgeon's preaching rail -- Hudson Taylor's grave -- A quick look: George Muller's collection box -- Bonnie Brae house front porch -- Papallacta dam -- Oral Roberts' praying hands -- Nate Saint's aircraft -- Billy Graham's traveling pulpit -- YouVersion Bible app.

33 fascinating objects. 1 amazing story. Join author and pastor Tim Challies as he embarks on a three-year journey spanning multiple continents and some of the most unusual places in the world. Tim introduces you to thirty-three carefully selected objects that help you understand the long and complicated history of Christianity in a unique and creative way. Beginning with Jesus and the early church, Challies looks at: The importance of graffiti on an ancient jail cell The creedal significance of a carving on a museum statue The enduring importance of ancient manuscripts and books And much more! Along the way, you'll discover the story you're already a part of. Epic features: An epic journey: 24 countries, 6 continents, 75 flights, 80 museums Beautiful full-color book design featuring the objects and Tim's journey The complete experience: a 10-episode documentary is also available, taking you on location and providing an immersive experience for understanding the history of Christianity "Together we will listen to these voices of the past tell us the epic story of what God has done and continues to do in our world today." - Tim Challies.