{"title":"Church History Books","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eChristians can find great encouragement and wise counsel from the past by reading history books. Since the earliest days of the church, God has used ordinary, sinful people to proclaim the gospel to all the world. Some faced immense suffering, others lived quiet lives—but all glorified God through their faith in him. \u003c\/span\u003eLet's learn from them.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eYou can browse books by period of church history using the links below, or use the product filters to see resources on particular people or topics. For example, find books on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/collections\/church-history-books\/topic_australian-church-history\"\u003eAustralian church history\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/collections\/church-history-books\/topic_women\"\u003eChristian women\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/collections\/church-history-books\/topic_revival\"\u003erevival\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou might also be interested in our collection of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/collections\/biographies\" title=\"Christian biography books\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eChristian biographies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Books on Early Church History and Early Church Fathers\" href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/collections\/early-church-history-books\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEarly Church\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca title=\"Christian Books on Medieval History and the Middle Ages\" href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/collections\/books-on-medieval-church-history\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMedieval Church\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca title=\"Church History Books on the Protestant Reformation\" href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/collections\/church-history-books-on-the-reformation\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eReformation\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca title=\"Church History Books on the Puritans\" href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/collections\/church-history-books-on-the-puritans\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePuritans\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca title=\"Books on Modern Church History\" href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/collections\/modern-church-history-books\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eModern Church History\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"9780310257431-church-history-volume-two-from-pre-reformation-to-the-present-day-woodbridge-john-d-james-frank-a","title":"Church History Volume Two: From Pre-Reformation To The Present Day","description":"\u003c!-- FXB170328 --\u003e\u003cp\u003eChurch history offers a unique contextual view of how the Christian church spread and developed. It did so, not in a vacuum, but in a setting of times, cultures and events that both influenced and were influenced by the church. This series looks closely at the integral link between the history of the world and that of the church.  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nFilled with maps, charts and illustrations, Volume Two explores how the Christian church spread and developed from the just prior to the Reformation and through the next five-hundred-plus years into the present-day. It gives primary attention to the history of Christianity in the West (Western Europe and North America), but also covers Africa, eastern Europe, Asia, and Latin America.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zondervan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10488779997227,"sku":"9780310257431","price":79.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9780310257431-James-Woodbridge-Church-history-volume-2.jpg?v=1600061410"},{"product_id":"9780310516569-church-history-volume-one-from-christ-to-the-pre-reformation-second-edition-ferguson-everett","title":"Church History Volume One: From Christ To The Pre-Reformation (Second Edition)","description":"\u003c!-- FXB151017 --\u003e\u003cp\u003eChurch history offers a unique contextual view of how the Christian church spread and developed. It did so, not in a vacuum, but in a setting of times, cultures and events that both influenced and were influenced by the church. This series looks closely at the integral link between the history of the world and that of the church.  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nFilled with maps, charts and illustrations, Volume One explores the development of the church from the days of Jesus to the years prior to the Reformation. Among other things, it includes: \u003cbr\u003e\n-\tOverviews of the Roman, Greek and Jewish worlds \u003cbr\u003e\n-\tInsights into the church's relationship to the Roman Empire, with glimpses into pagan attitudes toward Christians \u003cbr\u003e\n-\tThe place of art and architecture, and literature and philosophy, both sacred and secular\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zondervan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10488812011563,"sku":"9780310516569","price":61.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9780310516569-Ferguson-Church-history-volume-1.jpg?v=1600061605"},{"product_id":"9781101980026-martin-luther-the-man-who-rediscovered-god-and-changed-the-world-metaxas-eric","title":"Martin Luther: The Man Who Rediscovered God and Changed the World","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn All Hallow’s Eve in 1517, a young monk named Martin Luther posted a document he hoped would spark an academic debate, but that instead ignited a conflagration that would forever destroy the world he knew. Five hundred years after Luther’s now famous Ninety-five Theses appeared, Eric Metaxas, acclaimed biographer of the bestselling Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy and Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery, paints a startling portrait of the wild figure whose adamantine faith cracked the edifice of Western Christendom and dragged medieval Europe into the future. Written in riveting prose and impeccably researched, Martin Luther tells the searing tale of a humble man who, by bringing ugly truths to the highest seats of power, caused the explosion whose sound is still ringing in our ears. Luther’s monumental faith and courage gave birth to the ideals of liberty, equality, and individualism that today lie at the heart of all modern life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Metaxas’s Martin Luther is a breathtaking achievement and a gripping read. Bold, fast-paced, and magisterial like its hero, yet always stylish and witty like its author, this account blows the cobwebs off long-settled expectations, and helps us to understand the man who shook the medieval world and helped to shape the modern world.”\u003cbr\u003e\n- Os Guinness\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10488844714027,"sku":"9781101980026","price":29.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9780525558224-Metaxas-Martin-luther-the-man-who-rediscovered-god-and-changed-the-world.jpg?v=1600061750"},{"product_id":"9780801027697-new-testament-history-a-narrative-account-witherington-iii-ben","title":"New Testament History: A Narrative Account","description":"\u003cp\u003eEssential to an understanding of the New Testament is a comprehension of the individuals, events, and social movements that shaped the setting from which Jesus and his followers emerged. 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A different edition is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/products\/9780851118932-cct-the-church-clowney-edmund-p-bray-gerald-lewis?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=9e9e76181\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eavailable here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenowned evangelical theologian Gerald Bray provides a clear and coherent account of the church from a biblical, historical and theological perspective. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This introduction to the church from an evangelical perspective explores ecclesiology through the lenses of church history and doctrine to reveal what it means for us today. 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One, it is good biography and two, if it emblazes upon any mind the link between suffering and grace, it will achieve much.\" \u003cbr\u003e - Presbyterian Herald \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Here is an inspiring book which provides a rich antidote to the superficiality of our age.\" \u003cbr\u003e - Derek Tidball, Baptist Times\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Inter-Varsity Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10489124814891,"sku":"9780851115535","price":22.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/piper-tested-fire-9780851115535.jpg?v=1600063252"},{"product_id":"9780851510132-reformers-the-theology-of-the-reformation-cunningham-william","title":"Reformers \u0026 the Theology of the Reformation","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe study of the history of theology is of more than academic interest. It throws light on both truth and error. Historical Theology is Cunninghams masterpiece. 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It is not a dry-as-dust account of long-forgotten events and controversies, but rather a moving record of those who undertook the adventure of faith before us and through their courage and steadfastness, left an example for the church in every age. \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nReading of the exploits of those who have gone before us, through times of prosperity and times of persecution, should stimulate, warn and encourage the church in our own age to persevere in the same path, and obtain the same everlasting reward. \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\"Here at last is a book which makes church history enjoyable... it deserves to be read by every Christian \u003cbr\u003e\n- Evangelical Times\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/banneroftruth.org\/media\/flippingbook\/SketchesFromChurchHistory\/sketchesfromchurchhistory.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView an excerpt here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Banner of Truth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10489155747883,"sku":"9780851513171","price":40.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9780851513171-Houghton-Sketches-from-church-history.jpg?v=1600065801"},{"product_id":"9780851513584-history-of-the-reformation-in-scotland-the-knox-john","title":"History of The Reformation In Scotland, The","description":"\u003cp\u003eFew figures have dominated the character of a nation’s life as John Knox has influenced the history of Scotland. In this remarkable work, originally dictated to his secretaries between 1559 and 1571, John Knox tells the story of his times and the progress of the Reformation in Scotland. These pages breathe the sense of excitement and expectation possible only to an eye-witness and participant in the unfolding drama of the Reformation in 16th century Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Knox was incapable of writing history in a detached fashion, merely as a catalogue of events, or even as a tracking down of causes and effects. The days through which he lived were full of the signs of the work of God. So, he said: ‘We write that the posterity to come may understand how patiently God wrought in preserving and delivering those that had but a small knowledge of the truth, and for the love of the same hazarded all’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"toctoggle\"\u003eTABLE OF CONTENTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-of-contents\" id=\"toc\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePREFACE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003evii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003exvii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHISTORICAL SUMMARY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003exix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBOOK I\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrom the Martyrdom of Master Patrick Hamilton in 1528, to the Meeting of the Scots Parliament in 1558\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 2.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBOOK II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrom the First Petition of the Protestants to the Queen Regent in 1558, to the Mission of William Maitland of Lethington to Queen Elizabeth in 1559\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e143\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 3.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBOOK III\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrom the Defeat of the Protestants on 6th November 1559, to the Return of Lord James Stewart from France in May 1561\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e189\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 4.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBOOK IV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrom the Return to Scotland of Mary, Queen of Scots, on 19th August 1561, to the rise of David Rizzio in 1564\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e259\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGLOSSARY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e355\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eINDEX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e358\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Banner of Truth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10489158434859,"sku":"9780851513584","price":19.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9780851513584-Knox-History-of-the-Reformation-in-Scotland.jpg?v=1600065804"},{"product_id":"9780851514314-jonathan-edwards-on-revival-edwards-jonathan","title":"Jonathan Edwards On Revival","description":"\u003c!-- FXB151030 --\u003e\u003cp\u003eJonathan Edwards was one of the few truly great theologians of the English-speaking world, an intellectual and spiritual giant. 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It is not wonder that he has had many biographers. \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nMost books on Wesley have concentrated on his leading role in the Evangelical Revival. This book is more concerned with the spiritual explanation of a movement which, far from dwindling at his death, increased in momentum, breadth and transforming power. Drawing from original and often little-known Methodist sources, Iain Murray's thrilling study leads to conclusions that are of great relevance for the contemporary church. \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\"Thrilling history and biography, the bringing to light of forgotten men of extraordinary faith and energy for Christ; shrewd analysis; challenge to the contemporary church. Wesley and Men Who Followed has it all. I enjoyed it greatly - a breath of spiritually fresh air and vitality comes through wonderfully.\"? \u003cbr\u003e\n- Sinclair B. 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Meet the Puritans is an important addition to the library of the layman, pastor, student and scholar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/products\/meet-the-puritan-theology-set\" title=\"Puritan Theology and Meet the Puritans Set\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBuy the Puritan Theology Pack here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e896 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/files\/9781601780003-meet-the-puritans-with-a-guide-to-modern-reprints-beeke-joel-r-pederson-randall-j.pdf?v=1648599631\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView excerpt here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Finally, the resource we've always needed! Meet the Puritans is one of those books that raises the question: Why has this not been done before now? 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See what Gillian's greatest treasure became and how she was willing to suffer to keep it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reformation Heritage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10490148683819,"sku":"9781601780201","price":21.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9781601780201-harris-gillians-treasure.jpg?v=1600070446"},{"product_id":"9781601784339-pentecostal-outpourings-revival-and-the-reformed-tradition-smart-robert-davis-haykin-michael-a-g-clary-ian-hugh-editors","title":"Pentecostal Outpourings: Revival and the Reformed Tradition","description":"\u003c!-- FXB170731 --\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Jesus ascended to heaven and sat down at the right hand of God the Father, He poured out His Holy Spirit at Pentecost. 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Providing an example to Christians today of strong service to Christ and His church, these influential, godly women were devoted to Reformation truth, and in many cases provided support for their husbands, practiced hospitality, and stewarded their intellectual abilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/files\/9781601785329-reformation-women-sixteenth-century-figures-who-shaped-christianitys-rebirth-vandoodewaard-rebecca.pdf?v=1647860219\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e View excerpt here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Few accessible works exist on the heroines of the Reformation, so I read these biographies with the desire to learn. But I walked away with more than learning; I was challenged and inspired. 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