Over 330,000 copies sold. This is the story of the church for today's readers. Bruce Shelley's classic history of the church brings the story of global Christianity into the twenty-first century. Like a skilled screenwriter, Shelley begins each chapter with three elements: characters, setting, plot. Taking readers from the early centuries of the church up through the modern era he tells his readers a story of actual people, in a particular situation, taking action or being acted upon, provides a window into the circumstances and historical context, and from there develops the story of a major period or theme of Christian history. Covering recent events, this book also: <ul> <li>Details the rapid growth of evangelical and Pentecostal Christianity in the southern hemisphere</li> <li>Addresses the decline in traditional mainline denominations</li> <li>Examines the influence of technology on the spread of the gospel</li> <li>Discusses how Christianity intersects with other religions in countries all over the world</li> </ul> For this fifth edition, Marshall Shelley brought together a team of historians, historical theologians, and editors to revise and update this father's classic text. The new edition adds important stories of the development of Christianity in Asia, India, and Africa, both in the early church as well as in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. It also highlights the stories of women and non-Europeans who significantly influenced the development of Christianity but whose contributions are often overlooked in previous overviews of church history. This concise book provides an easy-to-read guide to church history with intellectual substance. The new edition of Church History in Plain Language promises to set a new standard for readable church history.

Church History in Plain Language, Fifth Edition

History

Shelley, Bruce

World

Zondervan Academic

This workbook is designed to accompany the fifth edition of Bruce Shelley's Church History in Plain Language. Following the textbook's structure, this workbook offers discussion questions for group and personal reflection, assessments, activities, and resources for further study, all of which reinforce the textbook's teaching and support the students' learning experience. The newest edition of Bruce Shelley's Church History in Plain Language brings the story of global Christianity into the twenty-first century. In this fifth edition, Marshall Shelley assembled a team of historians, historical theologians, and editors to revise and update his father's classic text. As a result, it now includes important stories of the development of Christianity in Asia, India, and Africa, both in the early church as well as in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. It also highlights the stories of women and non-Europeans who significantly influenced the development of Christianity but whose contributions are often overlooked in overviews of church history. Covering recent events, this book also: <ul> <li>Details the rapid growth of Christianity in the southern hemisphere</li> <li>Examines the influence of technology on the spread of the gospel</li> <li>Discusses how Christianity intersects with other religions in countries all over the world</li> </ul> Together with this workbook companion, the new edition of Church History in Plain Language provides an easy-to-read guide to global Christianity and promises to set a new standard for readable church history.

Church History in Plain Language Workbook

Lingle, Stacey Shelley

All the Saints Adore Thee: Insight from Christian Classics

Trade paperback. Author, Bruce Shelley. Two personal library owner stamped names, front page and back page, nicely printed. Small water stain on the bottom lower corner and about 1-2 inch stain on the spine area. Edge wear on the boards. Spine is tight and straight and the pages are clean other than as mentioned here. Total 224 pages. Appears to be a first edition, 1988. Features: Saints in the Early Church;Saints in the Middle Ages;Saints in the Reformation Era; Saints in the Puritan Period;Saints in the Age of Revivals; and Saints in Modern Times. A wonderful book that is quite interesting and educational. A Religious book.  *1BC3

All the saints adore thee: Insight from Christian classics

Zondervan Publishing House

The Good Question Bible Studies series is based on questions asked by Christianity Today readers and the responses from remarkable voices of seasoned scholars and experienced leaders.Each of the six sessions in Good Questions on Belief & Doubt includes a thought-provoking article. Groups will think and talk together about such questions as:Why does God answer some prayers for healing but not mine?If Jesus was God, how could the eternal God die?How do I determine which Scriptures apply today and which do not?The Good Question Bible Studies will challenge groups to wrestle with the issues and grow sharper, stronger, and closer to each other—and to God—along the way.Each of the six sessions in Good Questions on Belief & Doubt features:• A thought-provoking article from J. I. Packer, Alister McGrath, Craig S. Keener, Timothy George, Bruce Shelley, or Nancy Ortberg• Relationship-building exercises• Engaging questions• An in-depth look at Scripture

Good Questions on Belief & Doubt (Good Question Bible Studies)

Religion & Spirituality

George, Timothy

Keener, Craig S.

McGRATH, Alister E.

Packer, J.I.

Christian Books & Bibles

Standard Pub.

Baker Pub Group

With more than 315,000 copies sold, this is the story of the church for today’s readers. The fourth edition of Shelley’s classic one-volume history of the church brings the story of Christianity into the twenty-first century. This latest edition of the book takes a close look at the rapid growth of evangelical and Pentecostal Christianity in the southern hemisphere, addresses the decline in traditional mainline denominations, examines the influence of technology on the spread of the gospel, and discusses how Christianity intersects with other religions in countries all over the world.
This concise book provides an easy-to-read guide to church history with intellectual substance. The new edition of Church History in Plain Language promises to be the new standard for readable church history.
Features include:
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<li>Includes contemporary developments related to the spread of the gospel</li>
<li>Discusses how technology has an impact on how the church worships and grows</li>
<li>Covers the explosion of Christianity in the southern hemisphere</li>
</ul>

Church history in plain language updated 4th edition

Thomas Nelson Publishers

Fleet Defender is the exciting new flight simulation from MicroProse. Now gamers can live the excitement of carrier landings and naval operations in the F-14 Tomcat. This is the ultimate strategy guide for players feeling the "need for speed." The authors give readers the critical information they need to complete successful missions.

Fleet Defender: The Official Strategy Guide (Prima's Secrets of the Games)

Computers & Technology

Games & Strategy Guides

Prima Games

From the team that designed the bestselling game Sid Meier's Civilization (more than 500,000 units sold!) comes an exciting new sequel: Colonization! This "official" guide, written with an insider's perspective, gives the avid gamer a wealth of information about the strategies and insights needed to excel at the game.

Sid Meier's Colonization: The Official Strategy Guide (Prima's Secrets of the Game)

In all areas of scientific endeavor, the twentieth-century mind has repeatedly searched for a rule or principle by which the truth or falsehood of a statement may be judged. The first question of the scientist is: ""How do I ""know"" such and such to be the case?"" In theology, too, increasing interest has been focused on the sources of truth; the Christian theologian asks, ""Why should I accept this doctrine or that moral precept? By what authority do I make the claim that Christ is God?

By What Authority: The Standards of Truth in the Early Church

Wipf & Stock Pub

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