Our list of some of the best Christian History books & series in recent years. Get inspired by one or more of the following books.
- Church History in Plain Language: Fourth Edition (2013)
- Christian History Made Easy (Rose Bible Basics) (2009)
- The One Year Christian History (One Year Books) (2003)
- Christian History: An Introduction (2013)
- The 100 Most Important Events in Christian History (1998)
- The History of Christianity: An Introduction (2003)
- The Story of Christianity, Vol. 1: The Early Church to the Dawn of the Reformation (2010)
- A Concise History of Christian Thought (2006)
- Readings in World Christian History (2004)
- History of the World Christian Movement: Earliest Christianity to 1453 (2001)
- Christianity: The First Three Thousand Years (2011)
- On This Day in Christian History: 365 Amazing and Inspiring Stories about Saints, Martyrs and Heroes (2010)
- A History of Christian Theology, Second Edition: An Introduction (2013)
- Readings in the History of Christian Theology, Volume 2, Revised Edition: From the Reformation to the Present (2017)
Church History in Plain Language: Fourth Edition (2013)
With more than 315,000 copies sold, this is the story of the church for today’s readers. The fourth edition of Shelley’s classic one-volume history of the church brings the story of Christianity into the twenty-first century.
Christian History Made Easy (Rose Bible Basics) (2009)
This fantastic book summarizes the most important events in Christian history from the time of Jesus to today in 12 easy chapters. This full color, bestselling book presents key events and people every Christian should know, time lines, worksheets, websites, photos, maps and illustrations. A leader’s guide makes this book an excellent study for any group, including new believers’ classes. The great theologian J. I.
The One Year Christian History (One Year Books) (2003)
What happened on this date in church history? From ancient Rome to the twenty-first century, from peasants to presidents, from missionaries to martyrs, this book shows how God does extraordinary things through ordinary people every day of the year. Each story appears on the day and month that it occurred and includes questions for reflection and a related Scripture verse.
Christian History: An Introduction (2013)
A major new introduction to the global history of Christianity, written by one of the world’s leading theologians and author of numerous bestselling textbooks. #737,847 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #4531 in History of Christianity (Books) #4847 in Christian Church History (Books) #2376 in Christianity (Books) Would you like to ?If you are a seller for this product, would you like to ?
The 100 Most Important Events in Christian History (1998)
Brush up on the people, places, and events every Christian should know about with this fascinating, accessible guide. Ideal for pastors and speakers. #314,503 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1873 in History of Christianity (Books) #2001 in Christian Church History (Books) #917 in History of Religions Would you like to ?If you are a seller for this product, would you like to ?
The History of Christianity: An Introduction (2003)
From earliest foundations and precepts to challenges of the new millennium, The History of Christianity provides a comprehensive and balanced treatment of the birth, expansion, and continuing influence of Christianity. Exploration of the growth of Christianity in Asia, Africa, and the Americas conveys its global scale.
The Story of Christianity, Vol. 1: The Early Church to the Dawn of the Reformation (2010)
In The Story of Christianity: Volume 1, Justo L. González, author of the highly praised three-volume History of Christian Thought, presents a narrative history of Christianity, from the Early Church to the Dawn of the Protestant Reformation.
A Concise History of Christian Thought (2006)
A Concise History of Christian Thought offers a succinct, readable survey of key Christian thinkers and significant theological developments from the church’s inception to the present. In addition to surveying over one hundred important Christian thinkers from Justin Martyr to Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI), the book also covers major creeds, councils, and documents.
Readings in World Christian History (2004)
This companion to History of the World Christian Movement explores how varied and multi-cultural Christian origins and history really are. #63,008 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #302 in History of Christianity (Books) #291 in Christian Church History (Books) #114 in History of Religions Would you like to ?If you are a seller for this product, would you like to ?
History of the World Christian Movement: Earliest Christianity to 1453 (2001)
This first comprehensive account of Christianity as a world religion is a landmark, offering the work of five years of a team of 43 international scholars and consultants. For the first time, the peoples of Asia, Africa, and the Near East take their rightful place in the account of the unfolding of the Christian story from its beginnings to the 15th century.
Christianity: The First Three Thousand Years (2011)
A product of electrifying scholarship conveyed with commanding skill, Diarmaid MacCulloch’s Christianity goes back to the origins of the Hebrew Bible and encompasses the globe.
On This Day in Christian History: 365 Amazing and Inspiring Stories about Saints, Martyrs and Heroes (2010)
Amazing Stories of Faith from Twenty Centuries of Church HistoryFrom the Roman Empire to the Reformation, St. Valentine to St. Francis, Martin Luther to Billy Graham, best-selling author Robert J. Morgan introduces you to a parade of preachers, popes, martyrs, heroes, and saints.
A History of Christian Theology, Second Edition: An Introduction (2013)
A modern classic, A History of Christian Theology offers a concise yet complete chronicle of the whole of Christian theology, from its background in the history of Israel to the liberation and postliberal theologies of recent years. This updated 30th anniversary edition includes expanded treatments of theological developments at the end of the 20th century, and preliminary trajectories for theology in the 21st century.
Readings in the History of Christian Theology, Volume 2, Revised Edition: From the Reformation to the Present (2017)
William Placher and Derek Nelson compile significant passages written by the most important Christian thinkers, from the Reformers of the sixteenth century through the major participants in the contemporary theological conversation.
Best Christian History Books Worth Your Attention
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Forgotten Origins: The Lost Jewish History of Early Christianity: Part 1
Author(s): Juan Marcos Bejarano Gutierrez
ID: 2383190, Publisher: Yaron Publishing, Year: 24 Dec 2017, Size: 145 Kb, Format: epub
The Strikers of Coachella: A Rank-And-File History of the Ufw Movement
Author(s): Christian O Paiz
ID: 3535439, Publisher: University of North Carolina Press, Year: 2023, Size: 16 Mb, Format: pdf
Monitoring American Federalism: The History of State Legislative Resistance
Author(s): Christian G. Fritz
ID: 3624822, Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Year: 2023, Size: 2 Mb, Format: pdf
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