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Church History for Everyone: The Story of Christianity from the Fall of Jerusalem to the Dawn of the Reformation (Volume 1)

Kevin DeYoung, Peter Voth (Illustrator), Mark A Noll (Foreword)
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Kevin DeYoung Profiles Extraordinary Christian Figures Throughout World History

Scripture commands Christians to be a remembering people. Contemplating how God's church has prevailed throughout war, heresy, political upheaval, and more, we will begin to grasp the bigger story of his work in the world and gain bold faith for our lives today.

In Church History for Everyone, Kevin DeYoung examines the development of the church from AD 70 to 1415 through the lives of key figures--including world leaders, theologians, martyrs, and the early monks--and their historical moments, connecting the dots with what came before and after while also highlighting the tensions that endure today. Join bishops as they assemble at the Council of Nicaea in AD 325. Learn how bold Christ followers, including Perpetua and Felicity, endured grisly persecution during the Roman Empire. Follow the ascetic abbot Bernard of Clairvaux as he preaches the gospel during the Crusades. DeYoung explores these and other extraordinary and significant events through captivating storytelling supported by rigorous research. His insights will help you think through important questions and appreciate the lives of our forebears in the faith. More than a collection of biographies, these momentous stories testify to God's prevailing goodness yesterday, today, and forever. Volume 2 will cover Reformation history to modern church history (1415-present).

  • A Historical and Biographical Look at Christianity: Highlights key events from AD 70 to 1415 through 20 engaging profiles and historical accounts
  • Comprehensive: Examines significant events, including the transition of Christianity from a Jewish to Gentile tradition, the reign of the Emperor Titus, the Crusades, the dawn of the Reformation, and more
  • Rich Study Resource: Features insightful discussion questions, ideal for entry-level survey courses as well as individual and small-group study
  • From Kevin DeYoung: Pastor, seminary professor, and author of Daily Doctrine; Just Do Something; The Biggest Story Bible Storybook; and more
  • Book One of a 2-Book Set: Volume 2 will cover Reformation history to modern church history (1415-present)
  • Perfect for Students of History and Scripture: Helps readers learn about the past as they gain wisdom about the present and the future
Specifications
  • Cover Type
    Hardcover
  • ISBN
    9781433597640
  • Page Count
    416
  • Publisher
    Crossway
  • Publication Date
    October 2026

Endorsements (3)

“What a delight to see this fresh approach to writing church history—namely, through the medium of both biographical and intellectual history. All too frequently, in narrations of the history of Christian ideas and institutions and movements, the utterly vital place that people (with all their strengths and faults) play in the history of Christianity is either glossed over or not highlighted as it should be. After all, it is people for whom our Lord died. A gem of a church history—highly recommended—and I cannot wait for volume 2.”

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Michael A. G. Azad Haykin

Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

“Kevin DeYoung deftly traces the history of the church from its early years in the Middle East and Africa through to the medieval West. He brings to life twenty key figures, with vignettes that open vistas into times and places where believers followed Christ. DeYoung excels at taking complex, scholarly material and making it widely accessible, and here he does so with 1,500 years of church history. The result is a thoroughly engaging read, with voices and stories of our brothers and sisters from the past that fascinate, warn, instruct, and inspire us.”

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Gwenfair Walters Adams

Professor of Church History and Spiritual Formation, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; author, Visions in Late Medieval England

“Church history is not dry and dusty facts but, rather, the living and vibrant testimony of God’s faithfulness to his people throughout the ages, and Kevin DeYoung is an able guide and teacher in this excellent resource. Far from merely recounting dates and faceless names, DeYoung captures the living faith of the dead and shows its contemporary relevance for the everyday lives of Christians. This book is clear, concise, and insightful. I highly recommend Church History for Everyone to anyone who wants to learn more about God’s love for his people throughout the ages.”

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J. V. Fesko

Harriet Barbour Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson

About the Author

Kevin DeYoung (PhD, University of Leicester) is the senior pastor at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews, North Carolina, and associate professor of systematic theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte. He has written books for children, adults, and academics, including Just Do Something; Impossible Christianity; Daily Doctrine; and The Biggest Story Bible Storybook. Kevin's work can be found on clearlyreformed.org. Kevin and his wife, Trisha, have nine children.

Peter Voth is a freelance graphic designer and illustrator from Germany. He works primarily internationally for numerous clients in both Christian and secular fields. His work and style are mainly inspired by historical art, the Victorian era and traditional illustration techniques such as line engraving. He lives near Aachen and is married to Lore.

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