Books in the library
This is a small list of the books within the library collection. Please check the library catalogue and the assessment shelves for more resources. Please note that there are eBooks and HSC collection books also.
Eminent church historian Owen Chadwick has written this original, sweeping history of the Christian faith. Using layman's language, he surveys the lives of Christians over two millennia. A History of Christianity is essential reading for anyone interested in one of the most powerful influences on global civilization.
Chadwick, O. (1997). A History of Christianity. Phoenix Illustrated.
Thomas McGonigle and James Quigley present us with a history of Christian belief and institutions from the Reformation to Vatican II and beyond.
McGonigle, T. D. & Quigley, J. F. (1996). A History of the Christian tradition: from the reformation to the present. Paulist Press.
Early Christianity had a powerful esoteric current. This is reflected in the New Testament writings of Mark, Paul and above all, John. Gnostic Christians tried to preserve this tradition, using the archaic mysteries as a way to knowledge (gnosis) of higher cosmic truths.
Welburn, A. (1995). The Beginnings of Christianity. Floris Books.
This book is a unique rapid reference to those men and women of all denominations who have, over the last two millennia, contributed to the life, history and study of Christianity in all its facets, or in whose lives Christianity has been a significant factor. Entries are concise and accessible, although for key figures longer essays have been written. Its coverage ranges from major figures of the immediate post-New Testament era to those recently deceased, and has a global perspective, offering in-depth coverage of Africa, India and China as well as Orthodoxy - Greek and Russian. This reference will prove essential in many contexts- for general readers interested in Church history and the study of the Christian faith, in libraries, and as a study aid for students, researchers and scholars.
Walsh, M. (Ed.). Dictionary of Christian biography. London: Continuum.
Who's Who in Christianity is an invaluable reference guide to the leading men and women who have influenced the course of Christian history, including the founding fathers, saints, popes, monarchs, philanthropists, theologians, missionaries and heretics.The book encompasses both Eastern and Western churches and the lives and opinions of personalities who have shaped the past twenty Christian centuries, from Jesus of Galilee to Pope John Paul II, and from Paul of Tarsus to Mother Teresa.
Cohn-Sherbok, L. (1998). Who's who in Christianity. Routledge.
Now one of the world's predominant religions, Christianity survived difficult beginnings during a turbulent time in history. The authors of the essays in this volume discuss the birth, growth, and spread of Christianity as well as the problems faced by the early christians.
Nardo, D. (Ed.). (1999). The rise of Christianity. Greenhaven Press, Inc.
This book is a delightful discovery for those who want to know how the church came to be and grew through the centuries. It is an excellent introduction for inquirers as well as catechumens.
Bausch, W. J. (2000). Pilgrim Church: a popular history of Catholic Christianity. Twenty-Third Publications.
This book tells the story of Christianity from its origins to the present day. Written by a team of scholars it spans 2000 years of incident to give an authoritative history of Christianity for the general reader. Every aspect of the faith is explored.
McManners, J. (ed.). (1990). The Oxford illustrated history of Christianity. Oxford University Press.