Bible Commentaries
Although history is sometimes thought of as a boring topic, it is important that Lutherans understand how the church developed and the mistakes made in the past. We need to appreciate our heritage while avoiding the repetition of errors that have harmed the church in previous eras. The books below present church history at various levels for the casual reader and the more serious student.
Christian, Lutheran, Confessional (In Terra Pax, 2020). This book gives an overview of the church’s development from the larger realm of the Western Christian church through the ages to the birth and spread of the Lutheran movement in Europe and finally to the development of the confessional Lutheran church bodies in America. Author: Arthur Eggert Available: NPH, Amazon/(pr&eb) & B&N/(pr&eb)
The Church from Age to Age (CPH, 2011). This book gives a detailed history of the Christian church as it has developed over time and as it has spread throughout the world. It was written and edited by numerous historians to satisfy those interested in a deeper view of church history. Available: CPH & Amazon/(pr&eb)