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 & concepts - Names, key terms, and definitions you should know - Full-color Bible maps and timelines - At the end of each chapter is a student guide, student worksheet, learning activity and quiz

Christian History Made Easy summarizes the most important events in Christian history from the time of Jesus to today in 12 easy-to-read chapters. Christian History Made Easy presents key events and people every Christian should know, along with time lines, worksheets, websites, photos, maps and illustrations. The study guide in the back makes this ebook an excellent study for any group, including new believers' classes. It also tackles topics popularized by today's media: the reliability of the Bible, the accurate transmission of the biblical text throughout time, and sensationalized attacks on the Gospels. Theologian J. I. Packer says that Christian History Made Easy is, "e;...a beautifully simple, beginner-friendly telling of Christian history, a precious heritage."e; What do you know about Christian history? Here's your chance to test yourself, or to launch a 13-week study on the book Christian History Made Easy, a Christian book that contains a study guide with notes that add to the chapters. Author Timothy Paul Jones, Ph.D., makes Christian history refreshingly fun while at the same time informing believers about the history of the Christian faith. Each chapter contains a summary of: •Key events •Key concepts •Names you should know •Terms you should know •Think about it •Did you know? •Bible maps and time-lines •Things to think about •Clarification on words •At the end of each chapter the book presents a Learning Activity that drives home important topics that have been covered Christian History Made Easy covers key terms, events, and developments including: •Christian history •Church history •Canon of Scripture •Gospels •Dead Sea Scrolls •Easter •Spanish Inquisition •King James Version •Nicene Creed •Reformation •Renaissance The book covers key people in Christian history, such as: •William Tyndale •Augustine •C.S. Lewis •Calvin •Finney •Luther •John Bunyan These key religions and movements are covered, among others: •Catholicism •Christian Science •Gnosticism •Islam (Muslims) •Jehovah's Witness •Pentecostal •Presbyterian •Protestant •Puritan •Roman Catholicism •Seventh-Day Adventists (SDA)Previous black-and-white edition was ISBN 1890947105 or ISBN 13: 9781890947101 (Product code 416X)Dr. Timothy Paul Jones is a brilliant young biblical scholar who helps simplify the complex. His [resources] are great and sorely needed during our time when many are biblically illiterate and know even less about Church history.-Dr. Jerry Newcombe, author, TV host, and spokesperson for Truth that Transforms with Dr. D. James Kennedy (formerly The Coral Ridge Hour)