Outline Of Church History (1883)

Outline of Church History is a comprehensive book written by John Fletcher Hurst in 1883. The book provides a detailed overview of the history of the Christian Church, from its beginnings to the 19th century. Hurst's work is organized chronologically, tracing the development of the Church from the apostolic era to the Reformation and beyond. The book is divided into five parts, each of which covers a distinct period in Church history. Part I focuses on the early Church, including the apostolic era, the rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire, and the development of the Church Fathers. Part II covers the medieval period, including the rise of the papacy, the Crusades, and the schism between the Eastern and Western Churches. Part III covers the Reformation and the subsequent Counter-Reformation, including the rise of Protestantism and the Catholic response. Part IV covers the period of Enlightenment and the rise of modernity, including the French Revolution and the impact of science on religious thought. Finally, Part V covers the 19th century, including the rise of evangelicalism and the emergence of new religious movements. Throughout the book, Hurst provides detailed accounts of key events, individuals, and theological debates that have shaped the history of the Church. He also provides extensive bibliographic references, making the book a valuable resource for scholars and students of Church history. Overall, Outline of Church History is a comprehensive and engaging account of the history of the Christian Church, written by a leading scholar of the 19th century.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.