How to Read Church History Volume 2: From the Reformation to the Present Day (2)

by Jean Comby, Diarmaid Mcculloch

Specifically geared to the adult learner; adaptable to individual, parish, and other group needs; and richly illustrated with photos and charts, this two volume set helps teachers and students connect the content of each text with their own life experiences and the community in which they live.

256 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1989

Reviews

[Darcy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Every bit as dry and crusty as the first volume.

[Sarah Welton-Lair · Rating 2 out of 5]

Although I gave this a two-star review, I have to say that it is a great resource for learning about church history, filled with primary source documents and detailed explanations of complicated historical events. Unfortunately, the authors did not do a good job simplifying it down enough for amateur readers. Theological jargon abounds without adequate explanation, and this can be crippling for some of the events documented. Even the vocabulary is over the top, to the point where I could skim whole paragraphs and barely understand a single word that was said. But as stated before, it is filled with documents from the time periods discussed, so it is a great resource.