CH 131 - Perspectives from Church History

Perspectives from Church History - The title has changed, but the content remains the same. Written as a basic introduction to the subject, this course covers the major periods of church history: The Ancient Church, The Medieval Church, The Reformation Church, and The Modern Church gives Christians an overview of their spiritual heritage.

James P. Eckman, 96 pages, paper ISBN 1-58134-368-X

As the title implies, a study of church history provides a sense of perspective. It is both comforting and challenging to discover that many current issues are not new ones at all. Secondly, a study of church history gives an accurate understanding of the complexities and richness of Christianity. Finally, church history reinforces the Christian conviction that the church will triumph!

Table of Contents

Introduction

1. Foundation of the Church: The Apostolic Age

2. The Apostolic Fathers

3. Defending the Faith: Enemies Within and Without

4. The Ancient Church and Theology

5. The Medieval Church

6. The Reformation Church

7. The Catholic Church Responds

8. The Church and the Scientific Revolution

9. The Church, the Enlightenment, and Theological Liberalism

10. The Church and Modern Missions

11. The Church and Revivals in America

12. The Church and Modernity

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