Christian Church History

Church History Bargains

Reformation Studies

A noteworthy theologian and a trusted historian, N.T. Wright has written a timely essay on what the Gospel of Judas can and cannot tell us about Judas Iscariot and Jesus. Take a moment to read Judas and the Gospel of Jesus and allow Wright soundly lay to rest the controversial questions surrounding this purported "new gospel."

In the 16th century, Europe broke apart and all religion, politics, and society changed. Oxford scholar MacCulloch masterfully reconstructs Christianity's greatest "fault line" since the Roman Empire's demise. Offering vivid portraits of the reformers, popes, and rulers, he explains why their ideas altered the European landscape and traces echoing influences in modern America.

The 7 Ecumenical Councils

Historical Theology

Leo Donald Davis takes a careful look at the history and theology of the seven ecumenical councils and examines the controversies involved, how they were resolved along with the overall impact. This unique work illustrates the contribution of these Councils in the development and formulation of Christian beliefs.

Here, Bouteneff shines light on the Patristic discourse of the theologically foundational chapters of Genesis 1-3. Whether these Scriptures are accepted as historical, mythological, or otherwise, Beginnings fills a long-neglected hole in both OT and early-church studies in biblical interpretation by providing context & insight laying out the Patristic treatments of Genesis 1-3.

The Crusades

Early Christian Backgrounds

During the 5th Crusade in 1219, Francis of Assisi crossed enemy lines to gain an audience with Malik al-Kamil, the sultan of Egypt. When Francis returned home, he proposed that his Order of the Minor Friars live peaceably among Muslims. Moses considers the implications of Francis's actions for today's troubled world.

Long serving as a standard introduction to the world of the early church, Ferguson's work is now available in an expanded, up-to-date 3rd edition. Ferguson explores in great depth the Roman, Greek & Jewish political, social, religious & philosophical backgrounds necessary for a solid historical understanding of the NT and early church.