The following is not an exhaustive list by any means, but a primer for introducing one’s self to the history of division in the church. If you would like to suggest additional resources for this page, please do so here.
In addition to the various suggested readings, there are many great resources for an introduction to church history. For a general study on the history of Christianity, Dr. Maxie Burch of John Brown University, has an excellent collection of podcasts.
Introduction to the Topic of Diversity in the Church and its Unity
In addition to the various suggested readings, there are many great resources for an introduction to church history. For a general study on the history of Christianity, Dr. Maxie Burch of John Brown University, has an excellent collection of podcasts.
Introduction to the Topic of Diversity in the Church and its Unity
- Worship Old and New – Robert Weber
- Streams of Living Water – Richard Foster
- Your Church is Too Small – John H. Armstrong
- The Creed – Luke Timothy Johnson
- Tradition, Scripture and Interpretation – D.H. Williams
- Turning Points: Decisive Moments in the History of Christianity – Mark Noll
- The Orthodox Church – Kallistos Ware
- The Lost History of Christianity – Philip Jenkins
- The Syriac Fathers on Prayer and the Spiritual Life – Sebastian Brock
- The Christian Tradition: 5 Volumes – Jaroslav Pelikan
- The Ecumenical Movement: An Anthology of Key Voices and Texts – Michael Kinnamon
- The Household of God – Lesslie Newbiggin
- Christianity’s Dangerous Idea – Alister McGrath
- Mapping Messianic Jewish Theology – Richard Harvey
- Jesus Wars – Philip Jenkins