: The authors aim for objectivity, depicting the church as a "human story" of divinely called people, acknowledging both their triumphs and their failures. Critical Observations
by John D. Woodbridge and Frank A. James III is widely regarded as a comprehensive and highly readable survey of Christianity's growth from the early 14th century to the 21st century. It serves as a follow-up to Everett Ferguson's first volume and is frequently used as a foundational text for both students and laypeople. Key Strengths Church History, Volume Two: From Pre-Reformatio...
: Reviewers from The Gospel Coalition note that unlike older, Euro-centric texts, this volume makes a concerted effort to include the history of Christianity in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. : The authors aim for objectivity, depicting the