Review—Christian Mission: A Concise Global History

Edward Smither’s Christian Mission presents a clear and sweeping account of Christian mission from the early church to today.

Church History for Dummies: Patrick of Ireland

Patrick’s evangelistic efforts would go on to inspire a generation of Celtic missionaries who evangelized Western Europe.

Polycarp–Bishop of Smyrna

As we near the end of the New Testament, we naturally see the end of the apostolic era. These apostles, …

Church History for Dummies #5: Cyprian of Carthage

Cyprian’s works are characterized by a church-oriented clarity, simplicity, and concern about practical ecclesial matters.

Church History for Dummies #4: Tertullian

As a Christian, Tertullian devoted his brilliant and sharp mind to the defence of Christian orthodoxy.