History of the Christian Church (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Including the BibleBy Philip Schaff
Length396h 56m
About this audiobook
Philip Schaff's History of the Christian Church is a monumental survey of Christianity from the apostolic age through the Reformation, combining narrative history, theological analysis, and careful engagement with primary sources. Written in a learned yet lucid nineteenth-century prose, it situates doctrinal development, ecclesiastical institutions, councils, controversies, worship, and leading figures within the broader movements of European and Mediterranean civilization. Its literary context is the great Protestant historiographical tradition, but Schaff's breadth and comparative sympathy give the work an unusually catholic scope. Schaff (1819–1893), a Swiss-born German-American theologian and church historian, was shaped by European historical theology and by his later career in the United States, where he taught, edited, and promoted ecumenical understanding. His Reformed commitments, patristic learning, and conviction that Christian history reveals both human conflict and providential development all inform the structure and tone of this ambitious work. This book is highly recommended for readers seeking a substantial introduction to the historical life of Christianity. Students, clergy, and serious lay readers will find it especially valuable as a guide to major epochs, doctrines, and personalities, while also encountering a classic model of disciplined, faith-informed historical scholarship.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
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GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length396 hrs 56 mins
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Publish dateJun 1, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Catholic Dogma (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
5History of the Christian Church & The Bible
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6Volume 1 – APOSTLIC CHRISTIANITY
7PREFACE TO THE REVISED EDITION
8FROM THE PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION
9PREFACE TO THIRD REVISION
10GENERAL INTRODUCTION
11ADDENDA
12FIRST PERIOD THE CHURCH UNDER THE APOSTLES FROM THE BIRTH OF CHRIST TO THE DEATH OF ST. JOHN, A.D. 1–100
13CHAPTER I. PREPARATION FOR CHRISTIANITY IN THE HISTORY OF THE JEWISH AND HEATHEN WORLD.
14CHAPTER II. JESUS CHRIST. (pt. 1)
15CHAPTER II. JESUS CHRIST. (pt. 2)
16CHAPTER III. THE APOSTOLIC AGE
17CHAPTER IV. ST. PETER AND THE CONVERSION OF THE JEWS (pt. 1)
18CHAPTER IV. ST. PETER AND THE CONVERSION OF THE JEWS (pt. 2)
19CHAPTER V. ST. PAUL AND THE CONVERSION OF THE GENTILES. (pt. 1)
20CHAPTER V. ST. PAUL AND THE CONVERSION OF THE GENTILES. (pt. 2)
21CHAPTER VI. THE GREAT TRIBULATION. (MATT. 24:21.)
22CHAPTER VII. ST. JOHN, AND THE LAST STADIUM OF THE APOSTOLIC PERIOD. THE CONSOLIDATION OF JEWISH AND GENTILE CHRISTIANITY.
23CHAPTER VIII. CHRISTIAN LIFE IN THE APOSTOLIC CHURCH.
24CHAPTER IX. WORSHIP IN THE APOSTOLIC AGE.
25CHAPTER X. ORGANIZATION OF THE APOSTOLIC CHURCH.
26CHAPTER XI. THEOLOGY OF THE APOSTOLIC CHURCH. (pt. 1)
27CHAPTER XI. THEOLOGY OF THE APOSTOLIC CHURCH. (pt. 2)
28CHAPTER XII. THE NEW TESTAMENT. (pt. 1)
29CHAPTER XII. THE NEW TESTAMENT. (pt. 2)
30CHAPTER XII. THE NEW TESTAMENT. (pt. 3)
31CHAPTER XII. THE NEW TESTAMENT. (pt. 4)
32CHAPTER XII. THE NEW TESTAMENT. (pt. 5)
33CHAPTER XII. THE NEW TESTAMENT. (pt. 6)
34Volume 2 – ANTE-NICENE CHRISTIANITY
35SECOND PERIOD ANTE-NICENE CHRISTIANITY A.D. 100–311 (325).
36PREFACE TO THE THIRD EDITION REVISED
37FIFTH EDITION
38PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION
39INTRODUCTION
40CHAPTER I. SPREAD OF CHRISTIANITY.
41CHAPTER II. PERSECUTION OF CHRISTIANITY AND CHRISTIAN MARTYRDOM.
42CHAPTER III. LITERARY CONTEST OF CHRISTIANITY WITH JUDAISM AND HEATHENISM.
43CHAPTER IV. ORGANIZATION AND DISCIPLINE OF THE CHURCH. (pt. 1)
44CHAPTER IV. ORGANIZATION AND DISCIPLINE OF THE CHURCH. (pt. 2)
45CHAPTER V. CHRISTIAN WORSHIP. (pt. 1)
46CHAPTER V. CHRISTIAN WORSHIP. (pt. 2)
47CHAPTER VI. CHRISTIAN ART.
48CHAPTER VII. THE CHURCH IN THE CATACOMBS.
49CHAPTER VIII. CHRISTIAN LIFE IN CONTRAST WITH PAGAN CORRUPTION. (pt. 1)
50CHAPTER VIII. CHRISTIAN LIFE IN CONTRAST WITH PAGAN CORRUPTION. (pt. 2)
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