A Brief Sketch of Key Figures in Church History “Even after the canon is closed and the Bible is complete, though we don’t have the same inspired record, we still have Jesus at work in the world. That’s why we have church history. That’s why it’s important to study the heroes (and even sometimes the villains) of the past—because it’s nothing less than the story of what Jesus has continued to do in the church and through the church in the world.” In this video featuring a helpful animated timeline, Kevin DeYoung, author of Church History for Everyone, details the expansion of the early church and highlights key figures throughout church history from the fall of Jerusalem all the way to the Middle Ages and the approach of the Reformation. Church History for Everyone Kevin DeYoung Through 20 extraordinary biographies, Kevin DeYoung explores the fascinating history of the church, helping readers reflect on the bigger story of God’s work in the world and gain bold faith for our lives today. In Church History for Everyone, Kevin DeYoung examines the development of the church from AD 70 to 1415 through the lives of key figures—including world leaders, theologians, martyrs, and the early m...











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