Turning Points
Decisive Moments in the History of Christianity

Succinct, even-handed, and insightful. Everything a primer on church history should be. Outside of the classroom, this book was my first real dive into literature on church history, and I am glad I started here. This book is written for the layman unfamiliar with church history and is both detailed......more

Noll provides a high overview of the history of the church by taking in depth looks at the most significant moments in the church’s time. This is a great introduction to church history, as it introduces readers to important figures, meetings, and issues that have shaped the church we see today.......more

Most books on the history of Christianity fall into two distinct traps. 1) In trying to include everything of significance, they become too detailed and unwieldy and end up becoming unreadable. 2) In trying to remain succinct and readable, they gloss over or skip completely key events that should be......more

I love reading church history. And while this wasn't any where near my favorite book on Church History (that would be "The Story of Christianity" by Justo Gonzalez. Both volumes are FANTASTIC) - this could be a great book to give someone who wants to dive into church history and yet doesn't want to......more

This book was ok, I feel like I could have read a summary of the book and gotten the same information. It was a little of a drag. There are other better church history books.......more