Theology
Why Study History? Reflecting on the Importance of the Past, 2nd ed. John Fea
This introductory textbook shows why Christians should study history, how faith is brought to bear on our understanding of the past, and how studying the past can transform our lives. The second edition contains updates throughout.
“A wonderful introduction to what historians do and how they think. I am pleased to see a second edition in print.” —BENJAMIN WETZEL, Taylor University “I’ve been using Fea’s textbook for as long as I’ve taught my department’s Introduction to History course, and I’m eager for my students to start reading his updated edition. Why Study History? remains an accessible, winsome, and thought-provoking case for the power of history.” —CHRISTOPHER GEHRZ, Bethel University
John Fea (PhD, State University of New York at Stony Brook) is distinguished professor of American history at Messiah University and executive editor of Current.
NOW AVAILABLE • 184 pp. • paper • $24.99 • 9781540966605
A History of Christianity in America Mark A. Granquist The story of Christianity in America is a fascinating one, marked by constant change, development, and innovation. The faith has shaped the country, even as the country has shaped it. Mark Granquist has written an up-to-date telling of this story from the arrival of Europeans to the present day. Granquist identifies several consistent threads that weave their way through the various branches and periods of American Christianity: voluntary religion, pluralism, and an innovative religious marketplace. The account is comprehen - sive without being overwhelming, and it is presented in a clear and compelling narrative. This book is ideal for use in undergraduate or graduate programs and appealing for general readers. The main text is accompanied by illustrative elements including sidebars, images, maps, and timelines.
Mark A. Granquist (PhD, University of Chicago Divinity School) is the Lloyd and Annelotte Svendsbye Professor of the History of Christianity at Luther Seminary.
MARCH 2025 • 400 pp. • cloth • $44.99 • 9781540963314
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