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Where have we come from?Covering the 1st Century AD to the start of the Middle Ages, the first volume of 2000 Years of Christ’s Power, this period in history establishes the foundations of what we take for granted today.  Every generation has an uncanny tendency to view themselves as more enlightened than those that have gone before. Looking at the early church, by being honest about their mistakes and drawing inspiration from their motivation, mission and momentum, Needham demonstrates that our ancestors offer valuable insights for us to glean from.Delve into the works of Saint Augustine of Hippo and witness the first apologetic ever penned.  Featuring:•The Jesus Movement – Christianity through the era of the Apostles•The Apostolic Fathers, persecution, and apologetics•Gnostics, Catholics and Montanists•African Christianity•The fall of Rome and Constantinople  Volume one of five. Academically reliable, the accessible humorous style and accompanying glossary means church history is a subject for everyone to benefit from. “It is a brave historian who tackles the extremely challenging task of writing the 2000–year history of the church. Nick Needham has more than risen to the challenge… well worth the wait” – Michael A.G. Haykin, Professor of Church History, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Glean from the insights of twelve of the Early Church Fathers.The early church fathers have always had a special place in Christian theology. As the first interpreters of the gospel, their words exude the sheer freshness and tangible reality of the gospel. More than this, they were the thinkers who first extracted the full meaning of what Scripture says about the Trinity and the person of Christ.  The Readings are dated for every day of the year and, beginning with a brief biography, each month is devoted to the writings of a different father’s commentary on a range of scriptures.  Key figures include:St John ChrysostomSt Gregory the TheologianSt Ambrose of MilanSt Basil of CaesareaSt Augustine of Hippo Their sayings, in this beautifully presented gift edition by Nick Needham, are more than just relevant; they offer an opportunity for the same godly spirit to be kindled within us.

How does man think?Into the Age of Reason came the Evangelical revival through the voices of George Whitefield, John Wesley and Jonathan Edwards. Despite a societal cooling, the work of God through evangelical Preachers awakened and warmed the hearts of many. In every age, Christ’s kingdom continues to conquer.  Needham brings us close to our most recent church history and uncovers the shifts in thought that radically altered society’s relationship to reason and faith. With the Enlightenment, came a tide of social, economic, and political change that deeply affected the spiritual climate.  Featuring:• Scientific Revolution• Immanuel Kant: The philosopher of the Enlightenment• The French Revolution• Calvinist–Arminian controversy • Presbyterianism in the Scottish Highlands • The Great Awakening• Russian OrthodoxyThis fifth volume is academically reliable, the accessible humorous style and accompanying glossary makes church history a subject for everyone to benefit from. “It is a brave historian who tackles the extremely challenging task of writing the 2000–year history of the church. Nick Needham has more than risen to the challenge… well worth the wait”– Michael A.G. Haykin, Professor of Church History, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Were the Dark Ages as dark as we’ve dubbed them?Exploring the hardship, oppression, crusades, and clergy of the Middle Ages (7th to 15th Century), Needham brings to light another side of the Middle Ages where Christ’s power shines through. Christ’s kingdom continues to be built through key figures such as Anselm of Canterbury, Thomas à Kempis, and John Wycliffe, Far from stalled, stagnant, or stationary, this fiery season in church history is what sparked the Reformation.Featuring:Islam and the ChurchThe CrusadesThe rise of ScholasticismThe Byzantine EmpireVolume two of five. Academically reliable, the accessible, humorous style and accompanying glossary make church history a subject for everyone to benefit from.“It is a brave historian who tackles the extremely challenging task of writing the 2000–year history of the church. Nick Needham has more than risen to the challenge… well worth the wait”– Michael A.G. Haykin, Professor of Church History, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Colourful, divisive, and radical  Focussing in on the 16th Century, Needham shows us the progression of the Reformation era and the daring bravery of its figures. It’s a period of history from which there are many lessons to be learnt—not least of all, the vibrancy of people’s lives and the courage with which they faced death. As the series continues, Neeham uncovers how attitudes of the Middle Ages provoked the Renaissance from which the passionate Reformation debates emerged. Follow the convictions and debates of key voices such as John Calvin, John Knox, Ulrich Zwingli, Martin Luther, William Tyndale and Ignatius of Loyola. Catholics, Calvinists, Lutherans, Anabaptists – our present–day divisions are rooted in the front–page headlines of the Reformation. Featuring:•The Renaissance•The Reformation•The English and Scottish Reformations•The Catholic Counter–Reformation •The Eastern Orthodox World Volume three of five. Academically reliable, the accessible, humorous style and accompanying glossary make church history a subject for everyone to benefit from. “It is a brave historian who tackles the extremely challenging task of writing the 2000–year history of the church. Nick Needham has more than risen to the challenge… well worth the wait”– Michael A.G. Haykin, Professor of Church History, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Turning the world upside down is a messy business. Universal uncertainty was the aftermath of the Reformation. The Renaissance and Reformation were exciting times of learning and discovery – they pushed the boundaries of accepted thought. The centuries–old status quo had been turned on its head. Nothing was stable anymore. Conflict ensued.  This next instalment of 2,000 Years of Christ’s Power spans from the 16th to the 18th century, Needham documents the birth and coming of age of English Protestantism, Scottish Presbyterianism, and French Catholicism. Perhaps few eras have had such a direct impact on the characteristics of our own period of history. Featuring:•Germany and the Lutheran Faith•The Thirty Years’ War•The Arminian Controversy and the Synod of Dort•Puritanism •The Glorious Revolution•Persecution in France•Missionary movements  Volume four of five. Academically reliable, the accessible humorous style and accompanying glossary make church history a subject for everyone to benefit from.“It is a brave historian who tackles the extremely challenging task of writing the 2000–year history of the church. Nick Needham has more than risen to the challenge… well worth the wait”– Michael A.G. Haykin, Professor of Church History, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary