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Eerdmans' Handbook to the History of Christianity

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Eerdman's strikes gold again. They have done excellent work with they're books on the Bible and Christianity in America and this one is the best. It's not dry and long like other History's of Christianity and includes pleanty of photos to keep you from being bored. If you can find a copy of this get it!

Like so many books in the Eerdmans' library, this history of Christianity is nothing short of excellent! The book is actually a collection of articles on various subjects from Christian history (people, places and events!), each written by an author who is knowledgeable in the field - thus avoiding the trap of having a chapter written by someone who really does not fully understand the subject that he or she is expounding on. The articles are organized chronologically, and give the reader a good understand on each subject. Along the way, the reader is treated to many colorful maps and color pictures.

Overall, I think that this is an excellent history, and that a book that no Christian home should be without. If you want to know more about your church, within the context of the history of Christianity in general, then you really should get this book. I highly recommend it!

How has the belief of a handful of people in Jerusalem tow thousand years ago expanded into a worldwide faith?

The Eerdmans' Handbook to the History of Christianity presents a comprehensive, colorful, reliable account of this exciting story. The best-selling Eerdmans' Handbook to the Bible opened up the Bible in a new way for many people. This new Handbook, similar in design and format, opens up the dramatic events which have helped make the Christian faith what it is today.

The eight major sections introduce the history of Christianity, period-by-period, from its earliest days to the late twentieth century. Specially commissioned main chapters by expert historians from the framework within which many shorter sections appear: on people, movements, and subjects of particular interest. Over 450 photographs, many in full color, give the feel of each period. And useful maps, diagrams, and charts help the reader to understand and interpret the story, giving a bird's-eye view of events.

The emphasis of the Handbook is on growth and vitality rather than on institutions, giving a broad understanding of each historical period, and then spotlighting key Christian movements and outstanding personalities of the era.

Eerdmans' Handbook to the History of Christianity has been written by an international team of 70 contributors drawn from 10 countries. They write both as professional historians and as committed Christians eager to introduce every reader to the richness of the heritage they themselves have discovered.

A classic overview of the history of Christianity. Very broad. Some topics discussed require prior knowledge of certain aspects and terms used. Take your time reading. Very interesting and very worthwhile in general knowledge. Stimulates further interest in many subjects.