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Macculloch labels them the first millennium of christian history, for. The first three thousand years, published in 2010 by penguin books from viking. It is a survey of christianity from its earliest lineages the first american edition was titled christianity. The first three thousand years, this guide offers a short introductory summary followed by a list of some key points and some suggested exercises for reflection.
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