Schaff, Philip, History of the Christian Church (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.) 1997. This material has been carefully compared, corrected and emended (according to the 1910 edition of Charles Scribner’s Sons) by The Electronic Bible Society, Dallas, TX, 1998.

History of the Christian Church, Volume I: Apostolic Christianity. A.D. 1-100.

by Philip Schaff

1819-1893

Republished by Bierton Particular Baptists 11 Hayling Close Fareham Hampshire PO143AE www.BiertonParticulaBaptists.co.uk

Preface

His History of the Christian Church resembled Neander’s work, though less biographical, and was pictorial rather than philosophical. He also wrote biographies, catechisms and hymnals for children, manuals of religious verse, lectures and essays on Dante, etc.

Philip Schaff’s History of the Christian Church excels at providing an impressive and instructive historical treatment of the Christian church. This eight volume work begins with the early Church and ends at 1605 with the Swiss Reformation. Schaff’s treatment is comprehensive and in depth, discussing all the major (and minor!) figures, time periods, and movements of the Church. He includes many footnotes, maps, and charts; he even provides copies of original texts in his treatment. One feature of the History of the Christian Church that readers immediately notice is just how beautifully written it is--especially in comparison to other texts of a similar nature. Simply put, Schaff’s prose is lively and engaging. As one reader puts it, these volumes are “history written with heart and soul.” Although at points the scholarship is slightly outdated, overall History of the Christian Church is great for historical referencing. Countless people have found History of the Christian Church useful. Whether for serious scholarship, sermon preparation, daily devotions, or simply edifying reading, History of the Christian Church comes highly recommended.