Christian History Made Easy (13 Weeks to a Better Understanding of Church History--Made E)

By Timothy Paul Jones

Book Overview

WINNER of the Christian Retailers' Choice Awards 2010 for the "most significant new life-changing products in the Christian retail industry."

Christian History Made Easy clearly lays out the most important events in the history of the church, from the time of Jesus to modern day. Christian History Made Easy explains early church history, the Church Councils, the Great Schism, the Crusades, Francis of Assisi, John Wycliffe, Martin Luther, the Protestant Reformation, and more. This incredible handbook presents key church history events and great Christian leaders everyone should know, along with full-color church history timelines, photos, pictures, and maps. The study guide and worksheets in the back makes this book an excellent Bible Study, adults Sunday school topics, or homeschool curriculum. Author Timothy Paul Jones makes Christian history refreshingly fun while at the same time informing Christians about the history of the Christian faith.

Key Features

ENGAGING--Find out the fascinating and inspiring stories of key people, such as Martin Luther, Augustine, Francis of Assisi, John Calvin, Charles Finney, John Bunyan, and more! EASY-TO-UNDERSTAND--Enjoy getting a simple overview of all key events throughout Christian history, including how we got the Bible; creeds; the Crusades; revivals; and more! PACKED WITH VISUALS--including charts, time lines, pictures, maps, photos, and illustrations. FASCINATING FACTS--Enjoy discovering fascinating facts, such as: St. Patrick was kidnapped by pirates and sold to a sheepherder in Ireland!
Each Chapter of Christian History Made Easy Includes
Key events & conceptsNames, key terms, and definitions you should knowFull-color Bible maps and timelinesAt the end of each chapter is a student guide, student worksheet, learning activity and quiz

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1596363282
• ISBN13: 9781596363281
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Rose Publishing (CA)
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

from a teacher's standpoint

I have used this book to teach one class of adults and will be using it in a few months to teach another class. They really enjoyed it. It is not overwhelming and yet hits most of the highlights of our "family" history. The conversational style keeps it from being boring and it is on a level that one does not have to have a college degree to understand. As with any study, it is always a good thing to undergird, support,...

Excellent for Teaching

I've scanned Christian History Made Easy by Timothy Paul Jones. Because it provides quizes, leader's guides, and refers to additonal information at web sites, the book can easily be used for courses in Christian History. Jones includes many pictures, and Did you know? articles on the borders of each page. The book content and format makes you want to read it. It's hard to put down!

You Need This One

I've found Timothy Jones' book both compact and well presented. There are no historical stones unturned. His use of references to web sites that help to broaden the reading experience is excellent and worth the book alone. The presentation is a balanced presentation and one that will appeal both to the professional reader and the novice alike. This book is a treasure.

A Treasure

Timothy Jones' Christian History Made Easy not only handles a broad and difficult topic well but does it with a deepening interest. The book is easy to read and the treatment extremely even handed. The internet links alone make this book a must read for those who wish to get a broader and clearer view of vital historical material. The book is simply a treasure!

I recommend it enthusiastically!

Church history is not about names, dates, and facts. It is about the flesh and blood people of God and the life and death issues that have shaped their struggles and joys for 2,000 years. *Christian History Made Easy* makes this story come alive. I recommend it enthusiastically!