Church History In Plain Language

It is a thematic history of the church which reads easy and gives the reader the basics in the broad sweep of the church's growth. Good choice for teaching in adult education settings.

It is a complete book if you want to master your knowledge. It is high in information.

Excellent book!

a little too basic. Good for a new believer.

I have ordered multiple copies to share with church leaders who need to know this information in a non-technical way but from a trusted scholarly source.

I felt lost and depressed

To anyone interested in Church history, this book is a very quick, easy to understand read. It's also a great primer or refresher on Western Civilization as the Church and the West are traced together by the author through the history.For non-Christians reading this book, I'm afraid it was a bit lacking for internal citations, but did reference other more scholarly texts at the end of each chapter. The author did a good job of treating each controversy within the church as it arose in an even-mannered way, but in general the book seems to be written from a present-day Evangelical Christian perspective looking back.

A love the fact that the writer used alliteration to express historical facts to a general audience. This principle methodology is more useful than another recitation of fact and fiction. I am a history lover and Shelley's novel approach is a good one.

Great book

Just what I needed. Easily readable and informative