This short and accessible book introduces readers to the problems of heresy, schism and dissidence over the last two millennia. The heresies under discussion range from Gnosticism, influential in the early Christian period, right through to modern sects. This book is considered to be a very good overview for the “common reader”, but the author's ecumenical theological perspective is evident; readers should recognize this perspective as they are encouraged by the author toward acceptance of what the World Council of Churches calls “unity in diversity”. Learn More

Paul Tillich is regarded as one of the 20th century's most influential theologians, standing at the boundary between liberalism and neo-orthodoxy, idealism and realism, Protestant and Roman Catholic Theology. This book contains information from lectures originally presented at Union Theological Seminary and the Divinity School of the University of Chicago, summarizing and critiquing the entire history of Christian thought (with special emphasis on German theologians). Tillich, born in Germany is considered to be a “Christian existentialist philosopher” who is best known for his “method of correlation”--an approach of exploring the symbols of Christian revelation as answers to the problems of human existence as raised by contemporary existential philosophical analysis. While this book is considered an “introduction”, it is not easy to understand, and is best suited to theology students who are interested in the history of Christian thought as seen from the perspective of a theologian who is outside the evangelical tradition. Learn More

This biography by well-known evangelical Reformation scholar Alister McGrath has received wide praise for its balanced scholarship and its combination of historical narrative and theological interpretation. McGrath combines biography, theology and history, providing a useful introduction to John Calvin's life and times. The author dispels some of the many myths surrounding Calvin and Calvinism and provides a very helpful summary of The Institutes. Learn More

Augustine is one of the giants of the Christian church. From his birth in North Africa and his days as a relatively permissive young man, through his midlife conversion to Christianity and career as bishop of Hippo, Augustine's story has intrigued and inspired every generation for more than 1,600 years.  It is as a thinker, teacher, writer and debater that Augustine has exerted the most influence. His greatness lay in his ability to relate the philosophies of Ancient Greece and Rome to the precepts of the Christian faith.  Augustine also saved the church itself from disintegrating into rival factions by forging sound doctrine in the fires of controversy.  In Augustine and His World Andrew Knowles and Pachomios Penkett tell the story of Augustine's life. They help readers to understand the world he came from and the enormous contribution he made to the church both of his day and of the future.

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In this much-anticipated sequel to Colin Brown's Christianity and Western Thought, Volume 1, Steve Wilkens and Alan Padgett follow Christianity and philosophy's interaction through the monumental changes of the nineteenth century The chapters in this excellent survey consider Hegel and Marx, Darwin's influence, and the social and political changes which influenced Christianity's progress.

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Colin Brown sketches the history of the many thinkers, ideas and movements that have influenced theology and philosophy in the Western world. This volume focuses on the period from the ancient world to the Age of Enlightenment (500 B.C to 1800 A.D.). Excellent balanced and readable introduction to the history of philosophy by a Christian philosopher.

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Written by evangelical scholar, Alan Millard, who also wrote Treasures From Bible Times and Discoveries From the Time of Jesus, this book provides a comprehensive survey of biblical archaeology. Millard recounts many stories behind significant discoveries, helping the reader to picture in detail the way people lived in Bible times, and the momentous places and events they witnessed. Alan Ralph Millard (born 1937) is Rankin Professor Emeritus of Hebrew and Ancient Semitic Languages, and Honorary Senior Fellow (Ancient Near East), at the School of Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology (SACE) in the University of Liverpool. Learn More

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Often called the "Father of Church History," Eusebius was the first to trace the rise of Christianity during its crucial first three centuries from Christ to Constantine. Our principal resource for earliest Christianity, The Church History presents a panorama of apostles, church fathers, emperors, bishops, heroes, heretics, confessors, and martyrs. This Chinese version is translated from the widely acclaimed English translation done by Paul L. Meier. Meier offers historical commentary, as well as numerous maps, illustrations , photographs, and helpful indexes.

 

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This book discusses the Enlightenment of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries and begins by describing how the Middle Ages came to an end with the Renaissance and the Reformation, setting the scene for the Enlightenment. Jonathan Hill covers themes such as the churches; the new science; the new philosophy; the question of authority, politics and society; God, humanity and the world; the reaction; and the legacy. He also discusses key figures: Samuel Johnson, Galileo, Newton, Descartes, Hume, Voltaire, Pascal, Locke, Diderot, Rousseau and Kant. Learn More

Francis Schaeffer seeks to give an analysis of the events of history and how they have shaped our western cultural philosophies, thoughts, ideas, and beliefs, beginning with the culture of Ancient Rome and ending in 1976 (the date of publication). He illustrates how people's presuppositions provide the basis for values and the decisions they make and how whole cultures are affected. Highly recommended for anyone interested in history, philosophy, religion, science, art, culture and/or ideas. Learn More

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The most important and influential source of information about Plymouth, this landmark account was written by the colony's governor. It vividly documents the Pilgrims' first stop in Holland, their harrowing transatlantic crossing, the first harsh winter in the new land, and the help from Native Americans that saved their lives. Learn More

Reformation Thought is an acclaimed and popular introductory guide for theology and history students seeking to understand the central ideas of the European reformations. Based on McGrath's considerable experience of teaching Reformation studies, this text requires no prior knowledge of Christian theology. The Reformation is first placed within the socio-religious- intellectual context of the Late Middle Ages and Humanism, and then developed through its key doctrines. The author discusses the reformed doctrines of justification by faith, predestination, the sacraments and the church. Special attention is paid to Luther's, Calvin's and Zwingli's own respective thoughts on each doctrine. The books closes with a lucid analysis of the impact of the Reformation upon History, with a special focus on the Protestant work ethic and the origins of capitalism. Learn More

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This hardbound volume aims to introduce readers to the "remarkable story" of "how the Bible came to be, how it survived, and how it changed the world." Miller (a Protestant) and Huber (a Catholic) present their material topically in two-page spreads containing illustrations and informational text boxes, and make a sincere effort to present an ecumenical narrative using a variety of academic approaches. This beautifully illustrated book is divided into five sections: "The Old Testament Takes Shape," "The New Testament Takes Shape," "The Bible in a Rapidly Growing Church," "The Book of the Reformation," and "The Bible in the Modern World." The sections cover topics such as the oral tradition, the use of papyrus, settling the Jewish Bible, first-century letter writing, selecting the New Testament, Jerome's Latin Bible, illuminating a manuscript, printing the Bible, the King James Version, modern biblical criticism, the Bible societies, and the Bible in moving pictures. (content well accepted by evangelicals)

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