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History of the Christian Church, 8 vols. (Hardcover)

by Philip Schaff (Author)

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Philip Schaff (1819-1893) wrote one of the finest histories of the church available. His eight-volume work, which covers Christian history from the apostles to the Swiss Reformation, incorporates discussion of ideas and ideals throughout the history of the church with the requisite facts and figures for each period of history. Each volume contains maps, charts, notes, bibliographies, and an index.

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Hardcover: 7120 pages
Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers; 3rd edition (July 1, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 156563196X
ISBN-13: 978-1565631960
Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 9.4 x 5.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 13.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Wealth of Information, April 18, 2000

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This series is one of the most informative I've found on any topic. Schaff uses copious footnotes and scripture references to back what he says. He has an authoritative knowledge base and has a firm grip on the early church fathers and ancient church documents. The only complaint I have is that several of the notes in my edition are in Greek, Latin and Hebrew, none of which the typical layman would be well versed in.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Know your history!, July 12, 1999

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This is a great series for any Christian who would like to know more about the church. Schaff is an amazing writer giving us a theological and philosophical look at sound church history. This book will give the engaged reader sound and intelligent insight not only to know church hisory, but more importantly, a sense of its meaning and beauty.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The best church-history that has ever been published., August 30, 1998

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Philip Schaff extensively examines the role that the Christian religion had to play in history of the western world. In a non-partial tone the author presents us with a development of the Christian West and points out to the ideas that have influenced our world to this day and that have been a product of a Christian message.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A splendid "devotional" reading of church history
I took two semesters of Church History my senior year in college, then again in seminary. Both times, the core textbook was Williston Walker - comprehensive, but dry-as-dust. Read more

Published 4 months ago by NomDePlume

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This 8 volume set by Philip Schaff is a masterpiece. Scholarship in the 19th century far surpassed what passes for most academic writing today. Read more

Published 10 months ago by Audio Maven

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and exhaustive work!
This is one of my favorite works by Philip Schaff. Written very well, with many footnotes giving all his sources and also keeping the Hebrew, Greek and Latin in tact were properly... Read more

Published 19 months ago by Stargazer

5.0 out of 5 stars True historical writing
Schaff's series is simply phenomenal. Why? Highly detailed work with a marvelous synthesization of human history and God's providence. Read more

Published on January 25, 2007 by Jeremiah Courter

4.0 out of 5 stars Read W Carroll and T Woods for balance
First, let me admit that I have read only
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Published on September 10, 2006 by Marshall Fritz

2.0 out of 5 stars Showing its age
Let me begin by stating that I've read only the first volume of this set from cover to cover, having just sampled the others. Read more

Published on December 28, 2001 by BHM

5.0 out of 5 stars Educate yourself
Want to know Church History this is the best resource for that. I am currently enjoying this set. Wow is all I can say

Published on October 28, 1999 by Nathan

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