Rose Book of Christian History

Have you always wanted to know more about the people, places, and events that have shaped church history? Rose Book of Christian History highlights the significant milestones with concise summaries and helpful visuals. It's hard to comprehend all that has happened during the two thousand years that have passed since the disciples began to take the good news of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth. Authors Michael and Sharon Rusten present the fascinating facts of church history in seven epochs: The PostApostolic Church (100¿312) The Christian Roman Empire (312¿590) The Christian Middle Ages (590¿1517) The Reformation Era (1517¿1648) The Age of Reason and Revival (1648¿1789) The Age of Progress (1789¿1914) The Age of Ideologies (1914¿2025) Rose Book of Christian History is an excellent reference tool for understanding the broad trends and major players in a story of grace that is still unfolding today. Chronological entries on the history of Christianity offer background details surrounding major events such as: AD 155: Polycarp, a disciple of the apostle John and bishop of Smyrna, was burned at the stake because he refused to worship the Roman emperor. 1517: Martin Luther ushered in the Reformation when he posted his NinetyFive Theses arguing for the authority of Scripture over the edicts of church leaders. 1949: Billy Graham hosted his first evangelistic outreach in Los Angeles, the beginning of a ministry that has shared the gospel message with more than 215 million people throughout the world. This church history book also includes these helpful features: A timeline of Christian history and other major world events Introductions to each era of Christian history Feature stories that offer greater depth and background to important historical figures and events Portraits, images, and maps of major people, places, and events in church history Perfect for: Group and individual study Sunday school and homeschooling Youth groups New believers' classes Church libraries Discipleship History lovers And more! This Christian history book will expand your understanding of the church and give you greater appreciation of the God who is sovereign throughout the ages.

Mike and Sharon Rusten have been successful as partners in marriage, parenting, business, and writing. Mike has a BA from Princeton, an MA from the University of Minnesota, an MDiv from Westminster Theological Seminary (Philadelphia), a ThM from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and a PhD from New York University. Sharon attended Arcadia University (Pennsylvania) and Lake Forest College (Illinois) and received a BA from the University of Minnesota. Together, Mike and Sharon also attended the American Institute of Holy Land Studies, now Jerusalem University College. The Rustens live in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Mike and Sharon Rusten have been successful partners in marriage, parenting, business, and writing. Mike has a BA from Princeton, an MA from the University of Minnesota, an MDiv from Westminster Theological Seminary (Philadelphia), a ThM from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and a PhD from New York University. Sharon attended Beaver College (Pennsylvania) and Lake Forest College (Illinois) and received a BA from the University of Minnesota. Together, Mike and Sharon also attended the American Institute of Holy Land Studies, now Jerusalem University College. The Rustens live in Minnetonka, Minnesota.