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Short History of the Christian Church

Short History of the Christian Church

By: John Fletcher Hurst
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Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. Based on five insightful volumes—The Reformation (1884), The Early Church (1886), The Medieval Church (1887), The Modern Church in Europe (1888), and The Church in the United States (1890)—this work paints a vivid picture of the Churchs journey nearly to the present day. Hurst, an esteemed American bishop in the Methodist Episcopal Church, crafted these histories as engaging Chautauqua textbooks. The audio series unfolds in five parts Part 1 explores the Early Church (A.D. 30-750), Part 2 delves into the Medieval Church (A.D. 750-1517), Part 3 examines the Reformation (A.D. 1517-1545), Part 4 investigates the Modern Church in Europe (A.D. 1558-1892), and Part 5 reflects on the Church in the United States (A.D. 1492-1892).Copyright Family and Culture Christianity Daily Spirituality World
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  • 170 - 219 Other Denominations
    Jul 1 2026
    Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. Based on five insightful volumes—The Reformation (1884), The Early Church (1886), The Medieval Church (1887), The Modern Church in Europe (1888), and The Church in the United States (1890)—this work paints a vivid picture of the Churchs journey nearly to the present day. Hurst, an esteemed American bishop in the Methodist Episcopal Church, crafted these histories as engaging Chautauqua textbooks. The audio series unfolds in five parts Part 1 explores the Early Church (A.D. 30-750), Part 2 delves into the Medieval Church (A.D. 750-1517), Part 3 examines the Reformation (A.D. 1517-1545), Part 4 investigates the Modern Church in Europe (A.D. 1558-1892), and Part 5 reflects on the Church in the United States (A.D. 1492-1892).
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    26 mins
  • 169 - 218 The Quakers
    Jun 30 2026
    Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. Based on five insightful volumes—The Reformation (1884), The Early Church (1886), The Medieval Church (1887), The Modern Church in Europe (1888), and The Church in the United States (1890)—this work paints a vivid picture of the Churchs journey nearly to the present day. Hurst, an esteemed American bishop in the Methodist Episcopal Church, crafted these histories as engaging Chautauqua textbooks. The audio series unfolds in five parts Part 1 explores the Early Church (A.D. 30-750), Part 2 delves into the Medieval Church (A.D. 750-1517), Part 3 examines the Reformation (A.D. 1517-1545), Part 4 investigates the Modern Church in Europe (A.D. 1558-1892), and Part 5 reflects on the Church in the United States (A.D. 1492-1892).
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    10 mins
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