Synopses & Reviews
Review
Review by: J. I. Packer “Here you have a beautifully simple, beginner-friendly telling of Christian history, a precious heritage.”
Review
Review by: Timothy George, Dean, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University “Church history is not about names, dates, and facts. It is about the flesh and blood people of God and the life and death issues that have shaped their struggles and joys for two thousand years. Christian History Made easy makes this story come alive. I recommend it enthusiastically!”
Review
Review by: Dr. Robert E. Johnson, Professor of Church History, Central Baptist Theological Seminary “…an indispensable resource for the local church’s member training curriculum.”
Review
Review by: J. I. Packer “Here you have a beautifully simple, beginner-friendly telling of Christian history, a precious heritage.”Review by: Timothy George, Dean, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University “Church history is not about names, dates, and facts. It is about the flesh and blood people of God and the life and death issues that have shaped their struggles and joys for two thousand years. Christian History Made easy makes this story come alive. I recommend it enthusiastically!”Review by: Dr. Robert E. Johnson, Professor of Church History, Central Baptist Theological Seminary “…an indispensable resource for the local church’s member training curriculum.”
Synopsis
This fantastic book summarizes the most important events in Christian history—from the time of Jesus to today—in 12 easy chapters. This 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. Packer says that Christian History Made Easy is, “…a beautifully simple, beginner-friendly telling of Christian history, a precious heritage.” Paperback, 160 pages includes leaders guide. Book measures 7.5" x 9".
Table of Contents
Introduction—Why Does Church History Matter?
Chapter 1
- The Gospels, the Apostles, Then...What? (AD 64-177)
- Includes Emperor Nero, Paul and Peter martyred, the destruction of the Temple, the martyrdom of Polycarp and Justin Martyr
Chapter 2
- Balancing the Past With the Present (AD 90-250)
- Contains information on Gnosticism, Marcion, Origen and Montanism
Chapter 3
- The Church Wins... and Loses (AD 247-420)
- Introduces Emperors Diocletian and Constantine, Arlus, Athanasius of Alexandria, and Paula
Chapter 4
- Servant-Leaders or Leaders of Servants? (AD 376-664)
- Takes a look at Ambrose of Milan, John Chrysostom, Augustine of Hippo, Cyril of Alexandria, Leo the Great and Patrick
Chapter 5
- From Multiplication to Division (AD 496-1291)
- Includes information on Muhammad, Charlemagne, Photius of Constantinople, The Crusades and Pope Leo IX (Bruno)
Chapter 6
- God Never Stops Working (AD 673-1295)
- Shows us Cluny monasteries, John Damascus, Cyril of Moravia, Hildegard of Bingen, Francis of Assisi, Anselm of Canterbury, Thomas Aquinas, and Thomas Becket.
Chapter 7
- Everything Falls Apart (1294-1517)
- Gives us a look at the Bubonic Plague, introduces John Wycliffe, Thomas A'Kempis, Joan of Arc, and the Gutenberg Bible
Chapter 8
- Wild Pigs in a Dirty Vineyard (1500-1609)
- Introduces us to Martin Luther, John Calvin, the Anabaptists, King Henry VIII, and Ignatius Loyola
Chapter 9
- Change Doesn't Always Do You Good (1510-1767)
- We meet Christopher Columbus, Jacob Arminius, Galilei Galileo, King James I, John Bunyan
Chapter 10
- Talkin' Bout Some Revolutions (1620-1814)
- Looks at Anne Hutchinson, Salem Witch Trials, Jonathan Edwards, George Whitefield and the American War for Independence.
Chapter 11
- Optimism Has Its Limits (1780-1914)
- We meet William Carey, Hudson Taylor, Barton W. Stone, Charles G. Finney, Charles H. Spurgeon, and Dwight L. Moody
Chapter 12
- From Modern to Post-Modern... and Beyond (1906-1999)
- Shows us Karl Barth, C.S. Lewis, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the Second Vatican Council, Mother Teresa, and Billy Graham.
Final Reflections Leader’s Guides Index About the Author