7 Keys To Reading Church History (And Where To Start)

History, like other genres (poetry, fiction, and so on) has its peculiarities. Let me offer a few suggestions for getting the most out of it.1 Don't read church history because it is good for you. Only read history you find interesting. Many church history books are dull and irrelevant. If you find yourself reading such a book, put it down immediately.2

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