| See how the hand of God has worked through His people over the millennia. From the Early Church Fathers to the history of the Catholic Church, from the Medieval world to Martin Luther and the Reformation, from Jonathan Edwards and the Great Awakening to the contemporary explosion of Christianity in Asia, you'll find the power of God advancing His Kingdom on earth. Whether you're a pastor, a professor, or a life-long lover of history, you'll find books by Augustine, John Wesley, Karl Barth and Deitrich Bonhoeffer along with current scholars like Mark Noll, Martin Marty, and Jaroslav Pelikan to enhance your appreciation for God's people throughout the ages. |
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Christianity and the Social Crisis in the 21st Century The Classic the Woke Up the Church
Walter Rauschenbusch
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Published in 1907, this book outsold every other religious volume for three years---and has since become a mainstay for anybody seriously interested in social justice, from Reinhold Niebuhr to Martin Luther King, Jr. Each chapter is followed by a response from a contemporary thinker---Hauerwas, Campolo, Wallis, etc. 448 pages, hardcover. HarperSanFrancisco.
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Luther and the Hungry Poor: Gathered Fragments
Samuel Torvend
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Wars, pestilence, economic dislocation, mass population movements, religious upheavals. Sound familiar? Luther's day wasn't so different from our own. Torvend combs through the Reformer's early writings to see how he related to the poor, hungry, disenfranchised, and oppressed---correcting longstanding distortions. 192 pages, hardcover. Fortress.
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Water from a Deep Well: Christian Spirituality from Early Martyrs to Modern Missionaries
Jerry Sittser, Eugene H. Peterson
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* Two millennia of church history have shaped what our faith and practice are like today. Sittser invites you to explore the richness of Christian spirituality through the vibrant stories of believers who thirsted for God. Topics include martyrs, monasticism, medieval laity, reformers, pioneer missionaries, and more. Features discussion questions and an annotated reading list. 360 pages, hardcover from InterVarsity.
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The Legacy of Billy Graham: Critical Reflections on America's Greatest Evangelist
Michael G. Long
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Graham may be the most influential American Christian of the 20th century. While his achievements are legion (e.g., his impact on the evangelical movement, spiritual counsel offered to presidents), he has always instigated criticism from detractors (e.g., his simplified version of Christianity, weak stands on social justice). Read and decide. 240 pages, softcover. Westminster/John Knox.
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The Hidden History of Women's Ordination: Female Clergy in the Medieval West
Gary Macy
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For over a thousand years, Macy says, ordination was a rather fluid concept, whereby one moved to any new ministry in the church; women participated freely in some. Then the definition narrowed in the 11th to 12th centuries, coming to mean bestowal of power, especially regarding handling the Eucharist. 280 pages, hardcover. Oxford University.
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Spreading Fires: The Missionary Nature of Early Pentecostalism
Allan Anderson
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Ever since its beginnings, Pentecostalism has had a missionary fervor that made it seem to spread as if by spontaneous combustion. Anderson mines the diaries and letters of leaders around the globe to give you a flavor of the movement's momentum during its first 25 years, then sums up current practices and theology. 320 pages, softcover. Orbis.
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A History of Christianity, 2 Volumes
Kenneth Scott Latourette
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In his comprehensive study, noted Yale professor Latourette surveys Christianity from its birth to A.D. 1975. He also extends beyond the European boundaries of most other studies (covering regions like Western Asia, Australia, and Latin America) and examines the impact of missions. Includes over 15 detailed maps. This monumental work has been updated by a team of respected scholars and the bibliography has been revised as well. 1643 pages total, two hardcovers.
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