What made CH what it is today? Our unique beginnings guide our mission

Christian maidens were very numerous.

Issues that stood out to previous editors and contributors.

The worship of enslaved people

Ten reasons to stay connected to history

Memorable “Did you know?” facts from 150 issues of CH

What makes Christian History Christian history?

The vision that Ken had from the very beginning lives on at Christian History Institute's core. 

Readers respond to Christian History

Bird’s-eye view of 2,000 years of the church, especially in the West.

Some episodes from the early church

Constantine, Basil, Augustine

Control of Jerusalem passed from nation to nation

Expanding Christendom, if necessary by force, had become part of a king’s duty.

Forced conversions

Tales of three reformers

The lives of Christ and the saints filled Ignatius with a sense of “consolation.”

A persecuted preacher, an innovative evangelist, and an "old African blasphemer"

Songs that spoke the language of Christian faith and aspiration

An innovative evangelist, a Christ-based preacher, and a pioneer missionary

Three spirits conquered by Christ

The sins of the church came back on its head with a fury

Eight Christians you should know

We covered a lot of ground in this issue of CH! Here are just a few resources we recommend to learn more.

Brief biographies of each author featured in this issue.