{"product_id":"rose-book-of-christian-history","title":"Rose Book of Christian History","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave you always wanted to know more about the people, places, and events that have shaped church history?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRose Book of Christian History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ehighlights the significant milestones with concise summaries and helpful visuals.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s hard to comprehend all that has happened during the two thousand years that have passed since the disciples began to take the good news of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth. Authors Michael and Sharon Rusten present the fascinating facts of church history in seven epochs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Post-Apostolic Church (100–312)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Christian Roman Empire (312–590)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Christian Middle Ages (590–1517)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Reformation Era (1517–1648)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Age of Reason and Revival (1648–1789)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Age of Progress (1789–1914)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Age of Ideologies (1914–2025)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRose Book of Christian History\u003c\/em\u003e is an excellent reference tool for understanding the broad trends and major players in a story of grace that is still unfolding today. Chronological entries on the history of Christianity offer background details surrounding major events such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAD 155:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePolycarp\u003c\/em\u003e, a disciple of the apostle John and bishop of Smyrna, was burned at the stake because he refused to worship the Roman emperor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1517:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMartin Luther\u003c\/em\u003e ushered in the Reformation when he posted his Ninety-Five Theses arguing for the authority of Scripture over the edicts of church leaders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1949:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBilly Graham\u003c\/em\u003e hosted his first evangelistic outreach in Los Angeles, the beginning of a ministry that has shared the gospel message with more than 215 million people throughout the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis church history book also includes these helpful features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA timeline of Christian history and other major world events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroductions to each era of Christian history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeature stories that offer greater depth and background to important historical figures and events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortraits, images, and maps of major people, places, and events in church history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"E. Michael Rusten \u0026 Sharon O. Rusten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57782977823103,"sku":"9798400504624","price":24.12,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8883\/6671\/files\/10116175_LRG.jpg?v=1781798624","url":"https:\/\/www.aslanchristianbooks.com\/products\/rose-book-of-christian-history","provider":"Aslan Christian Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}