# The Fundamentals (1910)

URL: https://christianity-history.com/timeline/1910-the-fundamentals
Location: United States
Themes: Mission

A series of essays gives its name to Protestant fundamentalism. At this point in the timeline (1910), the Bishop of Rome was Pope Pius X (4 August 1903 – 20 August 1914).

## Why it matters
The Fundamentals mattered because it shaped how Christians understand God, Christ, salvation and the church.

Pope at the time: [Pope Pius X](https://christianity-history.com/popes/pope-pius-x)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — The Fundamentals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fundamentals)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — The Fundamentals](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=The+Fundamentals)
- [Wikipedia — Modern Era (period overview)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_in_the_20th_century)