Dictionary of Christian Antiquities gives a complete account of the leading persons, institutions, art, social life, writings, and controversies of the Christian Church from the time of the Apostles to the age of Charlemagne. Ending with Charlemagne's reign, which forms the important link … more
The Classic Studies on the Apostolic Fathers collection presents many of the defining late-nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century studies on some of the earliest Christian writers and their works. Thanks to such notable authors as J. B. Lightfoot, J. Armitage Robinson, F. J. A. Hort, and … more
The history of the Church is filled with times of great theological debate. From the beginning, the Church has had to come together in light of theologiocal controversy and form a body of teaching that would be universally accepted and practiced amongst all who confess Christ as Lord. … more
Jonathan Edwards, known for his theological elegance, fiery rhetoric, and revivalist preaching, was esteemed by pastoral and theological colleagues in his own time, and now—nearly three centuries later—he’s widely regarded as America’s greatest theologian. The Atlantic has included him in … more
Explore the rich heritage of your faith with Christian History & Biography! Since 1982, this quarterly magazine has been dedicated to the events and personalities that have laid the foundations of modern Christianity, covering subjects ranging from Martin Luther to Dietrich Bonhoeffer, … more
Eusebius of Caesarea was a Roman historian, exegete, and Christian polemicist. A scholar of the biblical canon, he was appointed bishop of Caesarea in AD 314, and he spent his life writing about the Gospel and church history. In his Ecclesiastical History, he documents and describes the … more
In this four-volume set, editors William Smith and Henry Wace provide a comprehensive collection of biographical material: more than 4,000 pages of articles and historical information on the early Christian church. An excellent resource for identifying significant people and events, this … more
The Bible in Translation outlines the development of biblical translation, including a careful analysis of more than fifty versions of the Bible. Author Bruce Metzger, one of the most respected living biblical scholars, explores the circumstances under which each translation was produced … more
The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church, since its first appearance in 1957, has established itself as the indispensable one-volume reference work on all aspects of the Christian Church. This Revised Edition, published in 2005, builds on the unrivalled reputation of the previous … more
Edward Gibbon's six-volume The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire is a classic in the truest sense of the word. The first volume of this monumental work was published in 1776, with the remaining volumes following over the next 12 years, but Gibbon actually spent 26 years … more
The classical autobiographical work of a great saint. His theocentric testimonial of his conversion experience and his growing understanding of God. A moving depiction of the life and experiences of a believer from a different age. A must have for those who wish to move into a deeper … more
The Gospels of Thomas, Mary, and Philip—texts that have garnered so much discussion recently in both the scholarly world and in popular literature, such as The Da Vinci Code—are just a few of the many Gnostic documents contained in The Nag Hammadi Library. These documents are invaluable … more
It's about time that someone wrote church history that tells about people, not just about "eras" and "ages." Church History in Plain Language taps the roots of our Christian family tree. It combines authoritative research with a captivating style to bring our heritage home to us. For more … more
Those known as “Apostolic Fathers” wrote what has become some of the most important literature in the early church—letters and epistolary documents, homilies and theological tracts, documents on church order, and apocalyptic literature. In fact, some texts came close to inclusion in the … more
Born into a family with an Episcopalian father and a Presbyterian mother, Adam Clarke converted to Methodism after being stirred by the sermon of a traveling preacher in his little village of Moybeg, Ireland. He soon dedicated his life to the study of languages and the Bible, and became … more
