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New Morning Mercies
| Format: | Hardcover w/ Jacket |
| Page Count: | 216 |
| Size: | 5.5 in x 8.5 in |
| Weight: | 5.0 ounces |
| ISBN-10: | 1-4335-9764-0 |
| ISBN-13: | 978-1-4335-9764-0 |
| ISBN-UPC: | 9781433597640 |
| Published: | October 20, 2026 |
Church History for Everyone: The Story of Christianity from the Fall of Jerusalem to the Dawn of the Reformation
Volume 1
By Kevin DeYoung, Illustrated by Peter Voth
Church History for Everyone: The Story of Christianity from the Fall of Jerusalem to the Dawn of the Reformation
Volume 1
By Kevin DeYoung, Illustrated by Peter Voth
Kevin DeYoung Profiles Extraordinary Christian Figures to Show How God’s People Carry the History of the Church and the World
Scripture commands Christians to be a remembering people. Contemplating how God’s church has prevailed throughout war, heresy, political upheaval, and more, we will begin to grasp the bigger story of his work in the world and gain bold faith for our lives today.
In Church History for Everyone, Kevin DeYoung examines the development of the church from AD 70 to 1415 through the lives of key figures—including world leaders, theologians, martyrs, and the early monks—and their historical moments, connecting the dots with what came before and after while also highlighting the tensions that endure today. Join bishops as they assemble at the Council of Nicea in 325 AD. Learn how bold Christ followers, including Perpetua and Felicity, endured grisly persecution during the Roman Empire. Follow the ascetic abbot Bernard of Clairvaux as he preaches the gospel during the Crusades. DeYoung explores these and other extraordinary and significant events through captivating storytelling supported by rigorous research. His insights will help you think through important questions and appreciate the lives of our forebears in the faith. More than a collection of biographies, these momentous stories testify to God’s prevailing goodness yesterday, today, and forever. Volume 2 will cover Reformation history to modern church history (1415–present).
- A Historical and Biographical Look at Christianity: Highlights key events from AD 70 to 1415 through 20 engaging profiles and historical accounts
- Comprehensive: Examines significant events, including the transition of Christianity from a Jewish to Gentile tradition, the reign of the Emperor Titus, the Crusades, the dawn of the Reformation, and more
- Rich Study Resource: Features insightful discussion questions, ideal for entry-level survey courses as well as individual and small-group study
- From Kevin DeYoung: Pastor, seminary professor, and author of Daily Doctrine; Just Do Something; The Biggest Story Bible Storybook; and more
- Book One of a 2-Book Set: Volume 2 will cover Reformation history to modern church history (1415–present)
- Perfect for Students of History and Scripture: Helps readers learn about the past as they gain wisdom about the present and the future
Author:
Kevin DeYoung (PhD, University of Leicester) is the senior pastor at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews, North Carolina, and associate professor of systematic theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte. He has written books for children, adults, and academics, including Just Do Something; Impossible Christianity; Daily Doctrine; and The Biggest Story Bible Storybook. Kevin’s work can be found on clearlyreformed.org. Kevin and his wife, Trisha, have nine children.
Illustrator:
Peter Voth is a freelance graphic designer and illustrator from Germany. He works primarily internationally for numerous clients in the Christian and secular field. His work and style is mainly inspired by historical art, the Victorian era and traditional illustration techniques such as line engraving. He lives near Aachen and is married to Lore.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Part 1: The Early Church (70–451)
Chapter 1: Titus Vespasian and the Fall of Jerusalem
Chapter 2: Irenaeus and the Rule of Faith
Chapter 3: Perpetua and Felicity and the Martyrs of the Church
Chapter 4: Antony and the Rise of Monasticism
Chapter 5: Constantine and the Conversion of the Empire
Chapter 6: Athanasius and the Threat of Arianism
Chapter 7: Donatus and the Problem of the Lapsed
Chapter 8: John Chrysostom and the Preaching of the Gospel
Chapter 9: Augustine and the Twilight of Rome
Chapter 10: Cyril of Alexandria and the Two Nature of Christ
Part 2: The Middle Ages (451–1415)
Chapter 11: Patrick and the Conversion of the Barbarians
Chapter 12: Benedict and the Ordering of Monasticism
Chapter 13: Gregory the Great and the Care of Souls
Chapter 14: Charlemagne and the Beginning of Europe
Chapter 15: Anselm and the Rise of Scholasticism
Chapter 16: Bernard of Clairvaux and the Renewal of the Church
Chapter 17: Richard the Lionheart and the Crusades for the Holy Land
Chapter 18: Thomas Aquinas and the Summary of Theology
Chapter 19: Boniface VIII and the Height (and Depth) of Papal Power
Chapter 20: Jan Hus and the Seeds of Protest
Notes