Short History Of The Christian Church (1892)

The Short History of the Christian Church, written by John Fletcher Hurst and first published in 1892, provides a comprehensive overview of the development of Christianity from its earliest days to the end of the 19th century. The book is divided into seven parts, each of which covers a different period in the history of the church. Part One focuses on the early church, including the life of Jesus, the spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire, and the emergence of the early church fathers. Part Two covers the period of the Middle Ages, including the rise of the papacy, the Crusades, and the emergence of various Christian sects. Part Three examines the Reformation, including the life and work of Martin Luther and the emergence of Protestantism. Part Four covers the period of the Enlightenment and the development of modern theology. Part Five covers the 19th century, including the rise of evangelicalism and the spread of Christianity to new parts of the world. Part Six examines the challenges faced by the church in the modern era, including the impact of secularism, the rise of new religious movements, and the challenges of religious pluralism. Finally, Part Seven looks to the future of the church and the challenges it will face in the 21st century. Throughout the book, Hurst provides a clear and concise overview of the major events and figures in Christian history, making it an ideal resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of Christianity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.