Christian History Made Easy

Subtitle: A quick and colorful guide to understanding the key events and people that every Christian should know

About the Title: The NEW full-color edition of the best selling favorite. All of the references and sites have been updated, with over 220 pages in color. This fantastic book summarizes the most important events in Christian history from the time of Jesus to today in 12 easy chapters, presenting key events and people every Christian should know, time lines, worksheets, websites, photos, maps and illustrations. It also tackles topics popularized by today's media: the reliability of the Bible, the accurate transmission of the biblical text throughout time, and sensationalized attacks on the Gospels.

What do you know about Christian history? Here's your chance to test yourself, or to launch a 12 week study on the book Christian History Made Easy. The book contains a Leader's Guide with notes that add to the chapters. Author Timothy Paul Jones, Ph.D., makes Christian history refreshingly fun while at the same time informing believers about the history of the Christian faith.

Theologian J. I. Packer says that Christian History Made Easy is, "...a beautifully simple, beginner-friendly telling of Christian history, a precious heritage."

Chapter Topics Include:

• Why Does Church History Matter?
• The Gospel, the Apostles, Then What?
• Balancing the Past with the Present
• From Multiplication to Division
• God Never Stops Working
• Modern, Postmodern and Beyond

Each chapter contains a summary of:

• Key events
• Key concepts
• Names you should know
• Terms you should know
• Think about it
• Did you know?
• Bible maps and time-lines
• Things to think about
• Clarification on words
• At the end of each chapter the book presents a Learning Activity that drives home important topics that have been covered

Christian History Made Easy covers key terms, events, and developments including:

• Christian history
• Church history
• Canon of Scripture
• Gospels
• Dead Sea Scrolls
• Easter
• Spanish Inquisition
• King James Version
• Nicene Creed
• Reformation
• Renaissance

The book covers key people in Christian history, such as:

• William Tyndale
• Augustine
• C.S. Lewis
• Calvin
• Finney
• Luther
• John Bunyan

These key religions and movements are covered, among others:

• Catholicism
• Christian Science
• Gnosticism
• Islam (Muslims)
• Jehovah's Witness
• Pentecostal
• Presbyterian
• Protestant
• Puritan
• Roman Catholicism
• Seventh-Day Adventists (SDA)

Endorsements:

"Church history is not about names, dates and facts. It is about the flesh and blood people of God and the life and death issues that have shaped their struggles and joy for two thousand years. Christian History Made Easy makes this story come alive. I recommend it enthusiastically!" - Timothy George, ThD, Executive Editor of Christianity Today

"Timothy Paul Jones' writings are always engaging, compelling and often humorous. He captivates me with everything he writes. This isn't the first great book that Timothy's written and it won't be the last. Make certain you don't miss it!" - James L. Garlow, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of Cracking Da Vinci's Code

About the Author: Timothy Paul Jones, PhD, serves as Professor of Leadership and Church Ministry at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. Visit the author online at www.timothypauljones.com.

Specifications: Paperback, 221 thick, full-color pages

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