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This week in Christian history: Jerry Falwell church founded, John Marrant born, Johannes Tauler dies

By Michael Gryboski, Editor
One of the first worship services at Thomas Road Baptist Church of Lynchburg, Virginia, which was founded in 1956 by a 22-year-old Jerry Falwell, Sr.
One of the first worship services at Thomas Road Baptist Church of Lynchburg, Virginia, which was founded in 1956 by a 22-year-old Jerry Falwell, Sr. | Courtesy Thomas Road Baptist Church

Throughout the extensive history of the Church, numerous events of lasting significance have occurred.

Each week marks anniversaries of impressive milestones, unforgettable tragedies, amazing triumphs, memorable births and notable deaths.

Some events, spanning over 2,000 years of history, might be familiar, while others may be unknown to many.

The following pages highlight anniversaries of memorable events that occurred this week in Christian history. They include the first worship service for Thomas Road Baptist Church, the birth of John Marrant, and the death of Joahnnes Tauler.

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