Despite what some may think, history is not boring. Looking into the past allows us to learn about our origins and get a better understanding of what is possible. This weekend’s book recommendations are all about Church history. Consider adding these to your TBR list!
Why Church History Matters: An Invitation To Love And Learn From Our Past by Robert F. Rea
Have you ever wondered why Church history is important? Like, really, those people are ancient! Robert F. Rea understands where you are coming from and has written a book for that! Why Church History Matters: An Invitation To Love And Learn From Our Past is broken up into three parts, which address how modern Christians understand Church history and how tradition helps us practice our faith in current times. This isn’t a boring textbook that fails to hold your interest. Why Church History Matters helps you understand the past and how it applies to your life today.Â
The Lost History Of Christianity: The Thousand-Year Golden Age Of The Church In The Middle East, Africa, And Asia – And How It Died by Philip Jenkins
Christianity did not begin in Europe. Africa and Asia have the closest ties to Jesus and the early Church. Yet, much of what we recognize as the Middle East in present times is Muslim. How did Christianity largely disappear from this region? Philip Jenkins seeks to answer this question in his book, The Lost History Of Christianity: The Thousand-Year Golden Age Of The Church In The Middle East, Africa, And Asia. The author provides a history of the region just east of the Roman Empire that was once home to some of the most influential Christian churches. Be prepared to be shocked as Jenkins outlines how these religious networks faded.Â
In The Year Of Our Lord: Reflections On Twenty Centuries Of Church History by Sinclair B. Ferguson
Dr. Sinclair B. Ferguson takes the reader on an adventure filled with songs and stories that provide a picture of Church history meant to encourage believers. In The Year Of Our Lord: Reflections On Twenty Centuries Of Church History is less of a history book and more of a reference point to keep you going on this Christian journey.Â
Which books do you plan to add to your TBR list?