Church History

In Church History, Simonetta Carr presents the important people, places, and events of church history.

Learn and Discover

In just over 250 glossy pages with high-resolution, color photos – this book is an excellent way to learn and discover about the spread of Christianity. Written for ages 9 and up, young readers will be educated and older saints will be edified. All will be encouraged to see God’s work around the world.

9 chapters cover the early church (30-312) all the way through the modern world (1914-2000). I was most pleased to read about the Reformation, as well as seeing some of my own heroes including R. C. Sproul, J. Gresham Machen, Herman Bavinck, and George Whitefield. Quotes are included throughout the book, along with biography boxes, important questions and answers, maps, and timelines.

A Greater Perspective

I was most moved to learn about Christian missionaries and martyrs, especially those of the 20th century Korean and Chinese church – such as Esther Ahn Kim, Sohn Yang-Won, Jeanette Li, and Watchman Nee. Hearing about their persecution but also their persevering faith, and seeing them included with other heroes of the faith, deeply encouraged me.  

This book will give you a greater perspective. It is a testimony to the faithfulness of God’s people to his work and his mission. Even more, it is a testimony of God’s faithfulness to his people and preserving them with grace.

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