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In The Bridge of History Over the Gulf of Time, former skeptic, poet, and scholar Thomas Cooper presents an engaging defense of Christianity, drawn from fourteen years of insightful lectures. With a captivating narrative, Cooper guides readers through the historical landscape of Christianity, addressing pivotal works like Leben Jesu by Dr. David Friedrich Strauss and examining the historicity of the four Gospels. He concludes with compelling evidence for the veracity of the Christian faith. (Introduction by tzieger)

The great unknown of the Southwest is conquered by a one-armed man and his crew of adventurers, placing the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon on the map of the American continent. It is a journey no human being had ever made before. Dangerous rapids, narrow canyon walls offering no escape, terrifying river waterfalls, capsized boats, near drowning, lost equipment and disillusioned men are dramatically described by John Wesley Powell, leader of this adventurous party.