The Story of the Church

The Story of the Church gives an accessible and concise survey of the history of the Christian church, from the first century to the twenty-first. Here is an epic tale of high hopes and great disappointments, of bitter persecution and heroic loyalty.

The Story of the Church is an established classic, widely appreciated by several generations of readers. It addresses the central question of why Christianity has spread around the world so successfully, and offers a distinctly evangelical perspective. Its clear structure pinpoints significant people, places, movements and events.

This new edition has been completely revised and updated by Allan Harman.

A. M. Renwick (1888-1965), original author of chapters 1 to 21, was Professor of Church History at Free Church College, Edinburgh (now Edinburgh Theological Seminary)

Allan M. Harman is Research Professor at the Presbyterian Theological College, Melbourne, where he served as Principal until 2001. His books include a biographies of Matthew Henry and J. A. Alexander of Princeton, and commentaries on Exodus, Deuteronomy, the Psalms, Isaiah and Daniel.