To Begin at the Beginning: An Introduction to the Christian Faith

by Martin B. Copenhaver

Christian faith, says Martin Copenhaver, is not a subject to be mastered like calculus or Shakespeare; it is a story to be told and a life to be lived. No matter how much or how little you know,  To Begin at the Beginning  tells the story of Christian faith and invites you to take part in it.

In this book Copenhaver covers basic themes—the Bible, church, ministry, sacraments, prayer, ethics—in a clear and inviting way. His approach creates a valuable resource for pastors, an accessible guide for seekers and new Christians, and a "refresher course" for longtime Christians who want to engage anew with what they believe.

Genres: Religion

249 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 1, 1994

Reviews

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super helpful book when contemplating teaching the faith.

[James Smith · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was pretty good, but my problem with it is that it presents itself as a neutral view of Christianity -- as indicated by the title, the introduction and the preface -- however, it is very biased. It provides the modern American liberal view of Christianity as the correct view and rarely provides alternative viewpoints. And, when it does provide other viewpoints, they are presented in a bad light and not given fair consideration at all.