David E. Wilhite

Christianity: A Brief History

History & Biography

“Look no further. The single-volume introduction to Christian history that is both introductory and still up to date on the latest historical research is here. Robinson’s writing style is clear, and yet he does not shy away from complex and difficult issues. In other words, readable and reliable. This book will be a gift for anyone wanting to understand Christianity’s past and present.”

Cultural Christians in the Early Church

History & Biography

“Cultural Christians in the Early Church offers the reader the chance to peer into ancient Christianity in a unique way. Reading this book, one has the sensation of peeking through the window of a church, while simultaneously seeing part of one’s own reflection in the glass, as if partially mapped onto the people on the inside. Instead of offering a romanticized view of an ideal early church that only later fell into compromise, and instead of perpetuating a narrative about an emerging hierarchical church wedding itself to power and stamping out diversity, Nadya Williams introduces introduces a series of captivating stories and vivid scenarios that help us see the past and the present in conversation. And it is a conversation important to any person of faith today, regardless of their prior knowledge of early Christian history.”

Early North African Christianity

Theology

“Eastman, a renowned scholar of early Christianity in general, has focused his attention on the early African Christian voices in particular. In so doing, he has given his readers a gift: an introduction to this underappreciated school of ancient wisdom through its key representatives, such as Perpetua, Tertullian, Cyprian, and Augustine. What is more, he is able to present these invaluable voices in a way that speaks to contemporary readers' interests and concerns. Any student of Christianity's past who feels ill-informed about what role ancient North Africans played in the faith's earliest developments will want to add this book to their reading list.”

Martin Luther and the Seven Sacraments

Theology

“Martin Luther and the Seven Sacraments is both a historical review and a practical retrieval—a must read for anyone interested in how the sacraments and rituals of the church have been and are to be understood. In leading us through the remains of medieval Catholic and early Protestant church towers, Brewer not only offers us a banister with which to steady ourselves but may have even got hold of the bell rope.”

Scripting the Son

Theology

“Scripting the Son expands our understanding of the forces that shaped early Christology. By weaving together various threads, Hughes provides a compelling account of key early Christian doctrines. After gleaning lines from the major sources of early Christianity, he reconstructs a comprehensive ‘script’ of the inter-trinitarian theodrama, a tool which will be of help to scholars, clergy, and interested laity.”

The Earliest Christologies

Theology

“The Earliest Christologies is a clear, accessible introduction to five common views from early Christianity. Papandrea offers a helpful taxonomy that avoids oversimplification. By placing Logos Christology within a spectrum of Christian attempts to express the faith, the author shows how orthodox Christology compares with—and ultimately surpasses—its various dialogue partners. With constant references to primary texts that are in turn supported by astute commentary, this book is an excellent starting point for any attempt to learn what early Christians believed about Jesus.”

Wealth and Poverty in Early Christianity

History & Biography

“Helen Rhee has emerged as one of the world’s leading experts on wealth and poverty in early Christianity. In this volume, she has provided an invaluable resource to anyone interested in the social and economic concerns of ancient Christians.”

Wisdom From Africa

Theology

“Burris provides a valuable book-by-book guide to Augustine's Confessions. In so doing, he brings to light the inner logic of Augustine's thought, while offering insightful commentary on the text. The first-time reader of the Confessions, the devoted student of Augustine's spirituality, and even those specialists who frequently return to Augustine's classic work will benefit from Wisdom from Africa.”