Nov 30, 2009 if you havent studied church history or are just wanting to read more about it, i recommend you pick up this 495 page book. Bruce shelley makes church history come alive in this classic audiobook that has become not only the first choice of many laypeople and church leaders but the standard text in many college classrooms. Matthew published his gospel among the hebrews in their own language, while peter and paul were preaching and founding the church in rome. Church history in plain language treats history as the story of people their motivations, the issues they grapple with, the decisions they made and the result is.
In order to utilize all of the features of this web site, javascript must be enabled in your browser. Church history in plain language, 3rd edition bruce l. Church history in plain language is written from a western evangelical protestant i will be the first to confess also that i am not educated in this area and unfortunately have been brought up in a christian tradition that does not emphasize much church history unless it is local, american, or protestant. Church history in plain language 3070 jesus and the apostles 70312 catholic christianity 312590 christian empire 5901517 middle ages 15171648 reformation 16481789 reason and revival 17891914 progress 19142008 ideologies. Church history in plain languagechurch history in plain language. Bruce shelleys church history in plain language updated by r. With more than 315,000 print copies sold, this is the story of the church for todays listeners. Study guide for the final exam in church history 1. Church history in plain language 9780849938610 by bruce l. Hatchett for the fourth edition charts the complexity of the christian church movement through the ages. After their departure mark, the disciple and interpreter of peter, also transmitted to us in writing those things which peter had preached. The following is a simple chronology of church history adapted from bruce shelleys church history in plain language.
Discusses how technology has an impact on how the church worships and grows. Covers the explosion of christianity in the southern hemisphere. The early church to the dawn of the reformation justo l. America became a land with a church but no pope and a state without a king. But it is in the book of the revelation that a prophetic history of the church is given. Our principal resource for earliest chrisitianity, the church history presents a panorama of apostles, church fathers, emperors, bishops, heroes, heretics, confessors, and martyrs. In his book, we find a discussion on eight ages of church history. The paperback of the church history in plain language. The book of acts tells about the history of the early church. Reviewed by shawn creamer, dallas, ga church history in plain language for esword a concise history that hits on most of the high points. Great easy to read book on the history of our church.
Jun 18, 2012 so when i heard someone recommend this book that tells the story of church history from jesus right through to the present day, and does so in plain language, i ordered myself a copy. Shelleys main work, church history in plain language, now in its 3rd edition, has sold over 100,000 copies, a feat almost unheard of for surveys of church history. Church history in plain language treats history as the story of peopletheir motivations, the issues they grapple with, the decisions they makeand the result is that history reads like a story, almost as dramatic and moving as a novel. Church history plain language by bruce shelley abebooks. Church history in plain language, shelly, chapter 34. Bruce l shelley with more than 315,000 copies sold, this is the story of the church for todays readers. Pdf church history in plain language download read. Church history in plain language, 4th edition makes history easy to follow and retain by dividing the christian story into the great ages of the church. Includes contemporary developments related to the spread of the gospel discusses how technology has an impact on how the church worships and grows covers the explosion of christianity in the southern hemisphere. Dec 10, 20 the new edition of church history in plain language promises to be the new standard for readable church history. Most church histories lean strongly to either protestant or catholic sentiments, slighting one side or the other in coverage or offering onesided explanations of events. Church history in plain language audiobook listen instantly. Church history in plain language thomas nelson bibles.
Church history in plain language 17804 my fathers world. The book is structured into 48 fairly short chapters, which are organized into several time periods e. Church history in plain language logos bible software. Church history in plain languagechurch history in plain language from the apostles to the present approximately 8 weeks beginning wednesday january 23, 2008 at 6. Church history in plain language bruce shelley download. The new edition of church history in plain language promises to be the new standard for readable church history. Studying the church over the ages helps the modern church understand controversies and heresies. The first two chapters cover the age of jesus and the apostles. Feb 01, 1982 church history in plain language is written from a western evangelical protestant i will be the first to confess also that i am not educated in this area and unfortunately have been brought up in a christian tradition that does not emphasize much church history unless it is local, american, or protestant. Church history in plain language taps the roots of our christian family tree. Church history in plain language treats history as the story of people their motivations, the issues they grapple with, the decisions they made and the result is that history reads like a story, almost as dramatic and moving as a novel. Summary of church history in plain language chapters 12. The protestant reformation changed christendom forever, it created different denominations, each carrying a flame of truth about god and scripture. Maiers clear and precise translation, historical commentary on each book in the church history, and numerous maps.
Dec 21, 2011 church history in plain language was written by bruce l. A simple chronology church history is rather complex, but an understanding of the basics is very worthwhile. Includes contemporary developments related to the spread of the gospel. Church history in plain language audiobook by bruce l. The summaries of each period are brief, but sufficient to get the big picture clearly. Reading church history notes from reading about the history. Shelley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This book takes a close look at the rapid growth of evangelical and pentecostal christianity in the southern hemisphere, discusses how christianity intersects with other religions in countries all over the world and so much more. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Shelley was a respected scholar whose work was painstakingly researched.
Church history comes alive in this classic text highly. This sweep through the history of the church moves quickly through complex change in the structure of the local church throughout the world. It combines authoritative research with a captivating style to bring our heritage home to us. Church history in plain english grace online library. This book is a fascinating overview of church history in plain language as advertised. Jun 22, 2009 but he argued that only those with great spiritual insight were capable of looking beyond the plain meaning of the words and understanding the deeper meaning of scripture.
Church history in plain language treats history as the story of people. Finally, the book describes current christianity its growth as a world movement in africa and south america and some of the very recent aspects of church christianity in america teleevangelism, billy graham, secularization, etc. The history of the church is the story of your family. Shelleys 510page book, on the other hand, is one of the most evenhanded, concise church histories i have come across. Church history in plain languagechurch history in plain. This book has been widely recommended by pastors and scholars and is noted by amazon as the most engaging and readable singlevolume history of the church. Church history in plain language treats history as the story of people their motivations, the issues they grapple with, the decisions they make and the result is that history reads like a story, almost as dramatic and moving as a novel.
The fourth edition of shelleys classic onevolume history of the church brings the story of christianity into. Its about time that someone wrote church history that tells about people, not just about eras and ages. Shelley and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Pdf bruce shelley church history pdf download read. A study of church history is the study of god at work in the world carrying out his plan for mankind. Church history in plain language zondervan academic.