Charts of Ancient and Medieval Church History (Paperback)

by John D. Hannah (Author) "The ancient period divides into four parts: the age of the apostles (from Christ to the end of the first century), the age of the..." (more)
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Product Description
The first in a series of three books--with PowerPoint® CD-ROM--that survey the history of the church from its beginning to the present day.

From the Back Cover
Charts of Ancient and Medieval Church History provides a powerful visual tool for understanding the historic foundations on which contemporary Christians rests. From geography, to theology, to doctrines both orthodox and heretical, to key figures and movements across the centuries, the broad, comprehensive scope of early church history comes across simply, clearly, and with impact.

Divided into two sections—Ancient and Medieval—this book covers the first 1,500 years of church history with nearly 160 charts, diagrams, and maps grouped under numerous subdivisions. A sampler of subdivisions and specific charts includes:

Introductions: Church History in a Nutshell Prominent Cities The Setting of the Church The Life of Jesus Christ The Age of the Earliest Church Fathers The Age of the Apologists Essential Components of Gnosticism The Creed of Chalcedon Pelagius and Augustine Compared The Rise of Episcopacy and Papacy in the Church The Emergence of the Roman Catholic Church The Rise of the Islamic Faith The Division of the Church: West and East The Crusades Scholasticism The Church on the Eve of the Reformation

The PowerPoint® CD-ROM supplied with this book gives instructors an ideal tool for classroom and group presentations. Charts of Ancient and Medieval Church History will help Christians not only develop a firm grasp on the rich legacy of their faith, but understand how it influences the church today and their own lives as believers.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (November 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 031023316X
• ISBN-13: 978-0310233169
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #340,544 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful Resource, September 19, 2008

By	James W. Adams (Memphis, TN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This work is an excellent source for visualizing concepts of church history during its early years. The charts are well done and organized. The included CD-Rom includes Power Point presentations of the charts without the footnotes and makes use in a classroom situation easy. The limited copy permission makes this an invaluable tool in studying and teaching church history.

3.0 out of 5 stars Useful but CD lacking, August 1, 2007

By	jerry muckel - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Although the charts are useful, the CD would be much more useful if the comments in the printed charts were in the powerpoint material as "Notes". In order for this to be completely useful as a training tool, those printed comments for each chart must be typed into the powerpoint slides on the notes pages for each slide.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Have for Students and Teachers of Church History, May 12, 2007

By	Debbie Lamm Bray "Debbie" (Salem, Oregon United States) - See all my reviews

With many images to help the visual learner and clear explanations for all students of church history, this book is a wonderful asset to a personal, academic, or church library. The CD includes all the charts, making it an easy-to-use resource for teachers. Highly recommended!