The Legacy of Christianity

It has become common practice to dismiss and even forget the role of Christianity in the development of Western culture. This book by writer and historian César Vidal unearths a wealth of knowledge for today's readers, demonstrating how the best aspects of our present – freedom of conscience, compassion for the disadvantaged, widespread education, the fight against racism, economic development, and much more – all stem precisely from the Christian worldview, without which it is impossible to explain them. But "The Legacy..." is not just a historical essay. It is a text prophetically engaged with the world we live in and a guide to understanding and positively transforming it for the benefit of future generations. It is, in short, an indispensable book.

"César Vidal is that rare combination of intellectual and activist. He understands that nations are built on ideas. It was the metanarrative and principles of the Bible that built Western civilization. The Bible is what distinguishes nations. Biblical principles such as the intrinsic worth of every human being, the dignity of work and the importance of saving, the rule of law, respect for property rights, free enterprise, the separation of powers – checks and balances – and universal education are what build free and prosperous nations. The Legacy of Christianity in Western Culture reveals the importance of the Bible for nations." Darrow Miller (Author and co-founder of Alliance for the Discipleship of Nations)