Christian Church History

The Church 450-1500AD

Canon Formation

In this revealing study, Jenkins explores how the earliest, largest, and most influential Christian churches east of Rome became extinct after 1,000 years as the dominant Christian expression. He further demonstrates how these communities helped to shape certain Muslim and Christian practices we know today.

In Exploring the Origins of the Bible, leading international scholars explore the many versions of the Hebrew Bible, complexities and issues concerning Old and New Testament writings, the importance of canon to theology, the Septuagint as source for literary analysis, and the emergence of tripartite canon.

Reformation Studies

Everett Ferguson

Acclaimed as the definitive account of these epochal events, MacCulloch's 3 time award-winning history brilliantly re-creates the religious battles of priests, monarchs, scholars, politicians - from Martin Luther to Loyola, from Thomas Cramer to Philip II. A profound historical account written with literary skill and magnificence!

Ferguson's fresh yet scholarly work integrates the development of church doctrine with the cultural, intellectual, and political climates of the period. Featuring illustrations, charts, and readable format, this excellent resource will be a welcome addition to the library of the serious historian or seminarian.

Church History Bargains

Bargain History Sets

Early church fathers such as Origen & Justin Martyr may sound vaguely familiar, but what impact do their beliefs have on Christians today? Moody scholar Litfin takes a look at 10 of the church's founders & demonstrates their deep concern for preserving the core tenets of the Christian faith.

In his comprehensive study, Kenneth Scott Latourette surveys Christianity from its birth to A.D. 1975. This monumental work includes 15 detailed maps. Two Hardcovers.More...