dovrar Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 I'm looking to compile a book list on church history. Looking to create a list that has books from different denominational viewpoints. Any ideas?:bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grace is Sufficient Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Sorry, I don't quite remember the author... last name of Houghton or something similar? I think it has a teacher edition and a student edition. I would say viewpoint is Protestant -- can't say more specifically. HTH Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaSheep Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 I don't feel qualified to recommend books on other people's denominations, but here's one on the history of mine (LDS): http://deseretbook.com/Our-Heritage-Brief-History-Church-Jesus-Christ-Latter-day-Saints-LDS-Distribution-Center/i/3254028 And I haven't read this one yet, but it looks interesting to me. It's supposed to be just straightforward, factual information about how the Bible came to be: http://www.amazon.com/How-Got-Bible-Neil-Lightfoot/dp/0801072611/ref=lh_ni_t_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 We use The Church in History by Kuiper. It is from a Reformed/Protestant view so I'm not sure that's what you are looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thowell Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 The Trail of Blood by J.M. Carroll is from a Baptist perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dovrar Posted November 15, 2010 Author Share Posted November 15, 2010 I'm not sure EXACTLY what I'm looking for either :blush: Just hoping to get feedback from people who are in different denominations and therefore can give recommendations for something that comes from their viewpoint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dovrar Posted November 16, 2010 Author Share Posted November 16, 2010 Anyone else? :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janice H Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 For the Pre-Reformation Eastern point of view of Church history try this book, now free online www.oca.org/OCorthfaith.asp (Note, there was only one "denomination" until about 1054. Historians talk of cracks in the culture and the Latin vs. Greek language divide of the Church developing well before 1054.) http://www.religionfacts.com/christianity/charts/church_fathers.htm On the left hand side of this page are links to other charts like "Denomination Beliefs" and "Protestants and Reformers". The church fathers and reformers charts have a little icon or other image of the person on the far left, making them attractive summaries. Good-natured informed discussions about Mary, apostolic succession, the Pope, St. Peter and more www.theologyweb.com/campus/archive/index.php/t-30332.html http://www.davidmacd.com/catholic/mary_in_the_bible.htm This interesting page with many links down both sides and across the top briefly talks about the Inquisition and many other "hot button" topics. The web site's author strikes me as careful and sincere, but he is not a religion scholar. If you find any of these issues interesting, you will want to do your own research. This looks good http://www.christianitytoday.com/ch/bytopic/movementsdenominationstraditions Oodles of links to articles. Primary Source pre-1000 St. Bede's Ecclesiastical History of the English People. Our public library had a copy. Here is one of the free Google books versions http://books.google.com/books?id=OOSHpi4D7FQC&pg=PA3&dq=venerable+bede&source=gbs_selected_pages&cad=3#v=onepage&q&f=false I linked to the beginning of the book; it is a most important medieval secular as well as Church history source. The table of contents will show a varied source of topics. It is not an overwhelming text, and reading just some of the chapters would be doable and enjoyable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Taking notes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicoleab2 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Church History in Plain Language by Bruce Shelley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 (edited) Church History in Plain Language by Bruce Shelley I'm reading this now. I can't put it down - despite the distractions of Thanksgiving vacation. I'm entranced. Folks, read this book!!!! I'm mid-way through the book and am beyond enlightened. I had so many gaps in my church history. This is just what I needed. :) Edited November 27, 2010 by Beth in SW WA fixed link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaSheep Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 I'm reading this now. I can't put it down - despite the distractions of Thanksgiving vacation. I'm entranced. Folks, read this book!!!! I'm mid-way through the book and am beyond enlightened. I had so many gaps in my church history. This is just what I needed. :) I can't get the link to work. :( What's the title/author? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 Are you looking for books about church history, or literature from church history? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 I can't get the link to work. :( What's the title/author? I fixed the other link. I hope this link works: Church History In Plain Language by Bruce L. Shelley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaSheep Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 I fixed the other link. I hope this link works: Church History In Plain Language by Bruce L. Shelley Oh, thanks! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudreyTN Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 We attend a Pentecostal church. My husband is working on his Minister's License and 2000 Years of Charismatic Christianity was one of his required books. I've read about 1/2 of it and it's really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Already suggested is Sketches and Shelley's Plain Language to which I'd add Trial and Triumph (Hannula) and Mindy Withrow's books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Church History in Plain Language by Bruce Shelley I highly recommend this one. They used it in my church history course at theological college. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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