Why Study History?

Why Study History?What is the purpose of studying history? How do we reflect on contemporary life from a historical perspective, and can such reflection help us better understand ourselves, the world around us, and the God we worship and serve? Written by an accomplished historian, award winning author, public evangelical spokesman, and respected teacher, this introductory textbook shows why Christians should study history, how faith is brought to bear on our

and Kevin J

● the reasons why forming faith is so hard in our context

In this book

a seasoned teacher of biblical interpretation

and the biblical basis for ethical decisions

two well-respected New Testament scholars interpret the Gospel of John in its historical and literary setting as well as in light of the Church's doctrinal

Jeffrey Bingham

and as a resource for anyone seeking a more well-rounded understanding of Christian universalism

" Deep Reading provides resources for engaging in formative and culturally subversive reading practices that teach readers how to resist vices

and leadership courses

Each chapter introduces a different work of the Christian imagination: icons

Cheryl Bridges Johns