Publisher's Synopsis
A History of the Christian Church is a comprehensive book written by Williston Walker in 1918. The book provides a detailed account of the development of the Christian Church from its inception to the early 20th century. It covers the major events, personalities, and movements that shaped the Church's history, including the rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire, the Protestant Reformation, and the spread of Christianity to the Americas and other parts of the world.The book is divided into six parts, each covering a different period in the Church's history. Part one focuses on the early Church, including the apostolic era and the development of Christian doctrine. Part two covers the medieval period, including the rise of the papacy and the Crusades. Part three covers the Reformation and the Counter-Reformation, including the emergence of Protestantism and the Catholic response.Part four covers the Enlightenment and the Great Awakening, including the impact of science and reason on the Church and the rise of evangelicalism. Part five covers the modern era, including the impact of World War I and the rise of fundamentalism. Part six covers the Church in America, including the history of the Puritans, the Great Awakening, and the growth of the Church in the United States.Overall, A History of the Christian Church is a comprehensive and authoritative account of the Church's history, written by a leading scholar in the field. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and its impact on the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
