The Essential Guide to the Story of the Church (Essential Bible Reference Library) - Hardcover

Robert G. Clouse; Edwin M. Yamauchi; Richard V. Pierard

  • 3.50 out of 5 stars
    6 ratings by Goodreads
 
9780802424815: The Essential Guide to the Story of the Church (Essential Bible Reference Library)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0802424813 ISBN 13: 9780802424815
Publisher: Moody Publishers, 2003

Synopsis

The history of the church is amazing! When Christians study it, they are continually revived, encourages, and challenged. In The Story of the Church, a complement to The Essential Bible Reference Library, readers follow the church from the beginning, through all of its failures as well as successes. Despite succumbing to the pressure of culture, the church has both survived and thrived. Sure to appeal to a wide range of audiences.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

About the Author

Robert G. Clouse is professor of history at Indiana State University and has served as president of the Central Renaissance Conference.

Richard V. Pierard is professor of history at Gordon College and has authored numerous historical books.

Edwin M. Yamauchi is professor of history at Miami University (Ohio), and consulting editor for Christianity Today. He has written more than a dozen scholarly texts over twenty-five years.

From the Back Cover

The Essential Bible

The Story of the Church

Packed with intriguing, easy-to-understand information. This fascinating resource from three world-renowned scholars will provide insight into the history of the church from its foundation to the church of the 21st century.  It includes:

·        Dozens of full-color photographs, maps, and drawings

·        Details on the growth of the early church despite persecutions, rival religious groups, and a hostile pagan society

·        Sections on government, missionaries, and reforms that influenced the church

 

ROBERT G. CLOUSE (B.D., Grace Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa) is professor of history at Indiana State University.

RICHARD V. PIERARD (B.A., M.A., California State University; Ph.D., University of Iowa) is professor of history at Indiana State University

EDWIN M. YAMAUCHI (M.A., Ph.D., Brandeis University) is professor of history at Miami University (Ohio) and a senior editor for Christianity Today

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Publisher
Moody Publishers
Publication date
2003
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0802424813
ISBN 13 
9780802424815
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
352
Rating
  • 3.50 out of 5 stars
    6 ratings by Goodreads