Church History

consapente89 · #1 06-30-2016, 10:54 AM

Anyone have any recommendations for books on early Church history? My interest is the Ante-Nicene period and even maybe some input on the Apostolic Age as well. Preferably something without a strong catholic influence.

Esaias · #2 06-30-2016, 02:27 PM

FF Bruce's New Testament History.

Schaff's Ante-Nicene Fathers (online) and History of the Christian Church (online).

Bernard has a couple I've read, basic historical information: History of Christian Doctrine Vol I.

Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (highly recommended by me).

I have other books at home that are online, can't remember the titles off hand, I'll post links later.

Scott Pitta · #3 07-01-2016, 04:43 PM

God in Patristic Thought by Prestige was a great read.

Reading the Apostolic Fathers was also time well spent.

Jason B · #4 07-01-2016, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by consapente89

Anyone have any recommendations for books on early Church history? My interest is the Ante-Nicene period and even maybe some input on the Apostolic Age as well. Preferably something without a strong catholic influence.

I've been reading through Schaffs History (on volume 4 now), its long and many times tedious, but overall enjoyable.

Have read Latourette (vol 1).

Read Bernards, all 3 volumes, (and enjoyed it most, much better flow and writing style, though not as much info, and of course a oneness perspective-bias, but not too heavy).

Also FF Bruce NT History (ok, but i cant remember much of it).

I've git Eusebius Ecclesiastical History on my shelf, opened it once, hope to read it eventually.

I love church history.

Michael The Disciple · #5 07-02-2016, 06:23 AM

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I've git Eusebius Ecclesiastical History on my shelf, opened it once, hope to read it eventually.

Its powerful. Much if not most of it details the sufferings of the disciples over the years.

Evang.Benincasa · #6 07-02-2016, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by consapente89

Anyone have any recommendations for books on early Church history? My interest is the Ante-Nicene period and even maybe some input on the Apostolic Age as well. Preferably something without a strong catholic influence.

The book of Acts.