Church History in Plain Language, Fifth Edition

Bruce Shelley, Marshall Shelley

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Zondervan Academic
29 September 2021

The Early Church

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:

Details 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 Discusses how Christianity intersects with other religions in countries all over the world

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.

By: Bruce Shelley
Revised by: Marshall Shelley
Imprint: Zondervan Academic
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: Fifth Edition
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 36mm
Weight: 829g
ISBN: 9780310115960
ISBN 10: 0310115965
Pages: 624
Publication Date: 29 September 2021
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Marshall Shelley (MDiv, DD, Denver Seminary) is director of the Doctor of Ministry program at Denver Seminary. He has previously served as an editor and vice president at Christianity Today International for thirty-four years, including several years as executive editor of Christian History magazine.

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Bruce Shelley, Marshall Shelley

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