Charts of Reformation and Enlightenment Church History (ZondervanCharts) Book 2) [Paperback]

John D. Hannah (Author)

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Publication Date: March 2, 2004

Major Schisms in the First Sixteen Centuries - Development of Church Government - Orthodoxy and Unitarianism Compared - Education in Puritan England - Christianity and the American Revolution - Origins of Presbyterians, Baptists, Methodists, and Lutherans These are just a sample of the charts in this book, designed to provide a visual survey of a key part of our Christian heritage. Charts of Reformation and Enlightenment Church History covers the major events, movements, and people from the sixteenth century to the beginning of the nineteenth century. It includes charts of ideas and trends as well as pertinent diagrams. The book is divided into three primary sections: - Early Modern Europe and the Reformation (1500 to 1650) - The Rise of Religious Rationalism and the Enlightenment (1650 to 1750) - The Period of British Settlement in North America: The Colonial Period of American Religious History (1600 to 1800) Within these sections, ninety charts are arranged under seventeen headings: 1. The Background of the Reformation 2. The Lutheran Reformation 3. The Calvinist Reformation 4. The Anabaptist Reformation 5. The English Reformation 6. The Roman Catholic Reformation 7. The Rise of Religious Rationalism 8. The Enlightenment 9. The Reaction against Creedalism and Rationalism: Pietism 10. Backgrounds of American Religious History 11. Congregationalists 12. Baptists 13. Presbyterians 14. Methodists 15. Other Groups 16. The Great Awakening 17. Religion and the American Revolution This clear, well-organized reference includes a PowerPoint CD-ROM for using the eye-catching graphics in a variety of settings.

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Major Schisms in the First Sixteen Centuries • Development of Church Government • Orthodoxy and Unitarianism Compared •?Education in Puritan England •?Christianity and the American Revolution •?Origins of Presbyterians, Baptists, Methodists, and Lutherans

These are just a sample of the charts in this book, designed to provide a visual survey of a key part of our Christian heritage. Charts of Reformation and Enlightenment Church History covers the major events, movements, and people from the sixteenth century to the beginning of the nineteenth century. It includes charts of ideas and trends as well as pertinent diagrams.

The book is divided into three primary sections: • Early Modern Europe and the Reformation (1500 to 1650) • The Rise of Religious Rationalism and the Enlightenment (1650 to 1750) • The Period of British Settlement in North America: The Colonial Period of American Religious History (1600 to 1800)

Within these sections, ninety charts are arranged under seventeen headings: 1. The Background of the Reformation 2. The Lutheran Reformation 3. The Calvinist Reformation 4. The Anabaptist Reformation 5. The English Reformation 6. The Roman Catholic Reformation 7. The Rise of Religious Rationalism 8. The Enlightenment 9. The Reaction against Creedalism and Rationalism: Pietism 10. Backgrounds of American Religious History 11. Congregationalists 12. Baptists 13. Presbyterians 14. Methodists 15. Other Groups 16. The Great Awakening 17. Religion and the American Revolution This clear, well-organized reference includes a PowerPoint CD-ROM for using the eye-catching graphics in a variety of settings.

About the Author

Dr. John D. Hannah (ThD, PhD) is distinguished professor of historical theology at Dallas Theological Seminary and research professor of theological studies. He has received numerous awards and has written several books, including The Glory of God Alone, The Kregel Pictorial Guide to Church History, and Our Legacy: A History of Christian Doctrine.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (March 2, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310233178
• ISBN-13: 978-0310233176
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great teaching and educational charts, March 27, 2004

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Harold McFarland (Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Charts of Reformation and Enlightenment Church History (ZondervanCharts) Book 2) (Paperback)

"Charts of Reformation and Enlightenment Church History" contains simple graphical representations of the major thought and church movements between approximately 1500 and 1800 A.D. The book includes charts on the major schisms of the church in the first sixteen centuries, differences in church government, the Lutheran Reformation, Calvinist Reformation, Anabaptist Reformation, English Reformation, Roman Catholic Reformation, the Rise of Religious Rationalism and the Enlightenment, the Colonial Period of American Religious History, Congregationalism, Baptists, Presbyterians, Methodists, Quakers, Lutherans, and the Great Awakening, among many others.

A great resource and teaching tool by itself, it also includes all the charts on CD in PowerPoint format so they can easily be used for group study or other presentations. The CD even contains a PowerPoint viewer program if you don't have PowerPoint. "Charts of Reformation and Enlightenment Church History" is a highly recommended purchase for anyone interested in a basic understanding of the events of this time period.

5.0 out of 5 stars Church History, April 5, 2008

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This review is from: Charts of Reformation and Enlightenment Church History (ZondervanCharts) Book 2) (Paperback)

I've been taking a class on Church History at our local church we attend and the charts presented in this book really help to visualize what/whom took place durung this time period of church history.

5.0 out of 5 stars The Protestant Reformation explained!, March 24, 2007

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Richard G. Hunter MD (Atlanta) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Charts of Reformation and Enlightenment Church History (ZondervanCharts) Book 2) (Paperback)

This is an outstanding series on Christianity. Subjects are presented in tables and charts to summarize the massive amount of information and give one an overview. This is the place to start. Well done.