The history of the church is amazing! When Christians study it, they are continually revived, encourages, and challenged. In The Story of the Church, a complement to The Essential Bible Reference Library, readers follow the church from the beginning, through all of its failures as well as successes. Despite succumbing to the pressure of culture, the church has both survived and thrived. Sure to appeal to a wide range of audiences.

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The Essential Bible

The Story of the Church

Packed with intriguing, easy-to-understand information. This fascinating resource from three world-renowned scholars will provide insight into the history of the church from its foundation to the church of the 21st century. It includes:

�        Dozens of full-color photographs, maps, and drawings

�        Details on the growth of the early church despite persecutions, rival religious groups, and a hostile pagan society

�        Sections on government, missionaries, and reforms that influenced the church

ROBERT G. CLOUSE (B.D., Grace Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa) is professor of history at Indiana State University.

RICHARD V. PIERARD (B.A., M.A., California State University; Ph.D., University of Iowa) is professor of history at Indiana State University

EDWIN M. YAMAUCHI (M.A., Ph.D., Brandeis University) is professor of history at Miami University (Ohio) and a senior editor for Christianity Today

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