Christian books on church history

46 public-domain classics on church history, free to read online in TheWay Library.

Articles

• Archibald Alexander Books: A Guide to All 8 and Where to StartA guide to all 8 Archibald Alexander books: Thoughts on Religious Experience, his sermons, his history of Israel, his defence of the Bible and more.
• Best Books on the Reformation: 6 Classics About the ReformersThe best books on the Protestant Reformation, from Merle d'Aubigné's history to Knox, Latimer, Tyndale and the English martyrs, all free to read.
• Best Christian Biographies: 15 Classic Lives to Read FreeThe best classic Christian biographies and autobiographies, from Augustine and Bunyan to Müller, M'Cheyne, Moody and Fanny Crosby, with where to start.
• Best Christian Books on Revival: 15 Classics to Read FreeThe best classic Christian books on revival: Edwards, Finney, Whitefield, Wesley, M'Cheyne, Brainerd, Andrew Murray and Torrey, with where to start.
• Best Church History Books: 12 Christian Classics, Free to ReadThe best classic books on church history, from the apostles to the Reformation, the Puritans, the Great Awakening and modern missions, free to read.
• Best Classic Theology Books: 13 Christian Classics to Read FreeThe best classic theology books, from short creeds and catechisms to Watson, Hodge, Edwards, Augustine and Charnock, with where to start.
• Best Puritan Books for Beginners: 15 Classics to Read FreeWhere to start with the Puritans: 15 classic books by Bunyan, Sibbes, Brooks, Flavel, Owen, Baxter, Rutherford and Watson, in the order to read them.
• J. C. Ryle Books: A Guide to All 23 and Where to StartA reading guide to J. C. Ryle's books: Practical Religion, Old Paths, Knots Untied, his tracts, Expository Thoughts on the Gospels and his church history.
• John Knox Books: His History, Sermons and the First Blast ExplainedA reading guide to John Knox's books: his History of the Reformation in Scotland, the Book of Discipline, his sermon on Isaiah 26 and The First Blast.
• John Knox Quotes: Sermons, History and Words to the Queen30 John Knox quotes on God's Word, faith in affliction, rulers and conscience, checked word for word against his sermon, History and tracts.
• John Wesley Books: A Guide to All 19 and Where to StartA reading guide to John Wesley's books: his standard sermons, Christian Perfection, his letters, and what is in each volume of his collected Works.
• Merle d'Aubigné Books: A Guide to His Reformation HistoriesA reading guide to J. H. Merle d'Aubigné's ten volumes in TheWay Library: the History of the Reformation and all eight volumes of the Time of Calvin.
• Merle d'Aubigné Quotes on God in History, the Word and Grace29 quotes from J. H. Merle d'Aubigné's History of the Reformation, checked word for word, on God in history, Scripture, liberty, grace and the martyrs.
• Thomas Chalmers Books: A Guide to All 6 and Where to StartA reading guide to Thomas Chalmers' books: his Glasgow sermons, the Astronomical Discourses, Christian evidences, sermons on business ethics and his letters.
• Who Was A. A. Hodge? Princeton Theologian and Son of Charles HodgeThe life of A. A. Hodge (1823–1886), missionary, pastor and Princeton theologian, author of Outlines of Theology and a commentary on the Westminster Confession.
• Who Was Adam Clarke? The Methodist Scholar Behind the CommentaryThe life of Adam Clarke (c. 1762–1832), the Irish Methodist preacher Wesley sent out, who wrote a famous Bible commentary and led Methodism three times.
• Who Was J. C. Ryle? The Plain-Spoken First Bishop of LiverpoolThe life of J. C. Ryle (1816–1900): Oxford athlete, converted rector, writer of plain tracts, and first Bishop of Liverpool. Where to start with his books.
• Who Was J. N. Darby? Founder of the Plymouth BrethrenThe life of John Nelson Darby (1800–1882): Irish clergyman, leader of the Plymouth Brethren, Bible translator and father of dispensational teaching.
• Who Was John Knox? The Scottish Reformer's Life and MessageThe life of John Knox (c. 1514–1572): galley slave, exile in Geneva, preacher of St. Giles, the Scots Reformation, and his clashes with Mary Queen of Scots.
• Who Was John Wesley? The Founder of Methodism and His MessageThe life of John Wesley (1703–1791): Epworth, Oxford, Georgia, Aldersgate, field preaching, the Methodist societies, and what he taught about holy love.
• Who Was Merle d'Aubigné? Historian of the ReformationThe life of J. H. Merle d'Aubigné (1794–1872), the Geneva pastor and professor whose History of the Reformation was read across the English-speaking world.
• Who Was Philip Doddridge? Pastor, Teacher and Hymn WriterThe life of Philip Doddridge (1702–1751), the Northampton pastor who trained ministers and wrote "O God of Bethel" and The Rise and Progress of Religion.
• Who Was Thomas Chalmers? Scotland's Great Preacher and Church LeaderThe life of Thomas Chalmers (1780–1847): his conversion at Kilmany, his Glasgow preaching, The Expulsive Power of a New Affection, and the Free Church.
• Who Was William Garden Blaikie? Free Church Pastor and Bible ExpositorThe life of William Garden Blaikie (1820–1899): Edinburgh Free Church pastor, New College professor, and author of the Expositor's Bible on Joshua and Samuel.
• William Garden Blaikie Books: A Guide to All 5 and Where to StartA reading guide to William Garden Blaikie's books: his Expositor's Bible volumes on Joshua and Samuel, his life of Chalmers, and Saving Knowledge.
• Augustine's Conversion Story: "Take Up and Read" in Book 8How Augustine was converted in a Milan garden: the divided will, the child's voice saying "Take up and read," and Romans 13:13–14, in his own words.
• Confessions of Augustine Summary: All 13 Books, One by OneA book-by-book summary of Augustine's Confessions, from his boyhood in Africa to his conversion in Milan and his thoughts on memory, time and creation.
• What Are The Fundamentals? The 1910–1915 Books Behind a MovementThe Fundamentals were about ninety essays in twelve free volumes (1910–1915), later gathered into four. Who paid for them, who wrote them, and what they said.
• Who Was Augustine of Hippo? His Life from Thagaste to HippoThe life of Augustine of Hippo (354–430): his boyhood in Africa, Monica's prayers, Ambrose, his conversion in Milan, and his years as bishop of Hippo.
• Who Was Charles Spurgeon? The Prince of Preachers' LifeWho was Charles Spurgeon? His conversion in 1850, London preaching, the Metropolitan Tabernacle, his college and orphanage, the Down-Grade, and his books.
• Who Was John Bunyan? The Bedford Tinker Who Wrote Pilgrim's ProgressJohn Bunyan's life: the Elstow tinker, his conversion, twelve years in Bedford jail for preaching, and how he came to write The Pilgrim's Progress.

Books

• A Brief Bible HistoryJames Oscar Boyd & J. Gresham Machen · 1922
• A History of the Israelitish NationArchibald Alexander · 1853
• A History of the Work of RedemptionJonathan Edwards · 1840
• A Sketch of the Life and Labors of George WhitefieldJ. C. Ryle · Classic
• An Enquiry into the Obligations of Christians to Use Means for the Conversion of the HeathensWilliam Carey · Classic
• Facts and Men: Pages from English Church History, between 1553 and 1683J. C. Ryle · 1882
• Fox's Book of MartyrsJohn Foxe · Classic
• Grace Abounding to the Chief of SinnersJohn Bunyan · 1905
• History of the Reformation in Europe in the Time of Calvin, Vol. 5 (of 8)J. H. Merle d'Aubigné · Classic
• History of the Reformation in Europe in the Time of Calvin, Vol. 6 (of 8)J. H. Merle d'Aubigné · 1877
• History of the Reformation in Europe in the Time of Calvin, Vol. 7 (of 8)J. H. Merle d'Aubigné · Classic
• History of the Reformation in Europe in the Time of Calvin, Vol. 8 (of 8)J. H. Merle d'Aubigné · Classic
• History of the Reformation in Europe in the Time of Calvin. Vol. 1 (of 8)J. H. Merle d'Aubigné · Classic
• History of the Reformation in Europe in the Time of Calvin. Vol. 2 (of 8)J. H. Merle d'Aubigné · Classic
• History of the Reformation in Europe in the Time of Calvin. Vol. 3 (of 8)J. H. Merle d'Aubigné · Classic
• History of the Reformation in Europe in the Time of Calvin. Vol. 4 (of 8)J. H. Merle d'Aubigné · Classic
• History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century, Volume 1J. H. Merle d'Aubigné · 1842
• History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century, Volume 2J. H. Merle d'Aubigné · Classic
• The Literature and History of New Testament TimesJ. Gresham Machen · 1915
• The Martyr LambF. W. Krummacher · 1845
• The Priest, the Puritan, and the PreacherJ. C. Ryle · 1856
• The Pulpit Of The Reformation, Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4.John Welch & John Knox & Hugh Latimer · Classic
• The Trial and Death of Jesus ChristJames Stalker · 1894
• The Works of John Knox, Volume 1 (of 6)John Knox · 1644
• The Works of John Knox, Volume 2 (of 6)John Knox · 1848
• The Works of the Rev. Isaac Watts, D. D. In Nine Volumes (volume 1 of 9)Isaac Watts · Classic
• The Works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 01 (of 32)John Wesley · Classic
• The Works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 02 (of 32)John Wesley · Classic
• The Works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 03 (of 32)John Wesley · Classic
• The Works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 04 (of 32)John Wesley · Classic
• The Works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 05 (of 32)John Wesley · Classic
• The Works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 06 (of 32)John Wesley · Classic
• The Works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 07 (of 32)John Wesley · Classic
• The Works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 08 (of 32)John Wesley · Classic
• The Works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 09 (of 32)John Wesley · Classic
• The Works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 10 (of 32)John Wesley · Classic
• The Works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 11 (of 32)John Wesley · Classic
• The Works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 12 (of 32)John Wesley · Classic
• The Works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 13 (of 32)John Wesley · Classic
• The Works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 14 (of 32)John Wesley · Classic
• The Works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 15 (of 32)John Wesley · Classic
• The Works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 16 (of 32)John Wesley · Classic
• Works of John Bunyan — Volume 01John Bunyan · Classic
• Works of John Bunyan — Volume 02John Bunyan · 1692
• Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03John Bunyan · Classic
• New Milford. A Memorial Discourse, Delivered in the Congregational Church, New Milford, Conn., Sunday, July 9, 1876J. B. Bonar · Classic