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Christian Traditions & Denominations

Throughout the course of Christian history, unique expressions of the church have emerged. These resources help us understand the doctrines, liturgical practices, and ecclesiological beliefs that are distinct (and unified) among Christian denominations. Learn more about Anglican, Calvinist & Reformed, charismatic & Pentecostal, Eastern Orthodox, and Roman Catholic traditions.

Come, Let Us Eat Together: Sacraments and Christian Unity, By George Kalantzis and Marc Cortez
Come, Let Us Eat Together
George Kalantzis and Marc Cortez
5317
In Search of Ancient Roots: The Christian Past and the Evangelical Identity Crisis, By Kenneth J. Stewart
In Search of Ancient Roots
Kenneth J. Stewart
5172
The Path of Christianity: The First Thousand Years, By John Anthony McGuckin
The Path of Christianity
John Anthony McGuckin
4098
Theologies of the American Revivalists: From Whitefield to Finney, By Robert W. Caldwell III
Theologies of the American Revivalists
Robert W. Caldwell III
5164
Evangelical, Sacramental, and Pentecostal: Why the Church Should Be All Three, By Gordon T. Smith
Evangelical, Sacramental, and Pentecostal
Gordon T. Smith
5160
Wesley and the Anglicans: Political Division in Early Evangelicalism, By Ryan Nicholas Danker
Wesley and the Anglicans
Ryan Nicholas Danker
5122
Modern Orthodox Thinkers: From the Philokalia to the Present, By Andrew Louth
Modern Orthodox Thinkers
Andrew Louth
5121
Renewing Moral Theology: Christian Ethics as Action, Character and Grace, By Daniel A. Westberg
Renewing Moral Theology
Daniel A. Westberg
2460
Introducing Eastern Orthodox Theology, By Andrew Louth
Introducing Eastern Orthodox Theology
Andrew Louth
4045
Black Fire: One Hundred Years of African American Pentecostalism, By Estrelda Y. Alexander
Black Fire
Estrelda Y. Alexander
2586
Retrieving Doctrine: Essays in Reformed Theology, By Oliver D. Crisp
Retrieving Doctrine
Oliver D. Crisp
3928
The Accidental Anglican: The Surprising Appeal of the Liturgical Church, By Todd D. Hunter
The Accidental Anglican
Todd D. Hunter
3839
The Great Theologians: A Brief Guide, By Gerald R. McDermott
The Great Theologians
Gerald R. McDermott
3875
John Calvin: A Pilgrim's Life, By Herman J. Selderhuis
John Calvin: A Pilgrim's Life
Herman J. Selderhuis
2921
The Lord's Supper: Five Views, Edited by Gordon T. Smith
The Lord's Supper
Edited by Gordon T. Smith
2884
The Divine Authenticity of Scripture: Retrieving an Evangelical Heritage, By A. T. B. McGowan
The Divine Authenticity of Scripture
A. T. B. McGowan
2879
The Legacy of John Paul II: An Evangelical Assessment, Edited by Tim Perry
The Legacy of John Paul II
Edited by Tim Perry
2595
Light from the Christian East: An Introduction to the Orthodox Tradition, By James R. Payton Jr.
Light from the Christian East
James R. Payton Jr.
2594
Arminian Theology: Myths and Realities, By Roger E. Olson
Arminian Theology
Roger E. Olson
2841
Exploring Protestant Traditions: An Invitation to Theological Hospitality, By W. David Buschart
Exploring Protestant Traditions
W. David Buschart
2832
A Contemporary Anabaptist Theology: Biblical, Historical, Constructive, By Thomas N. Finger
A Contemporary Anabaptist Theology
Thomas N. Finger
2785
Why I Am Not a Calvinist, By Jerry L. Walls and Joseph R. Dongell
Why I Am Not a Calvinist
Jerry L. Walls and Joseph R. Dongell
3249
Why I Am Not an Arminian, By Robert A. Peterson and Michael D. Williams
Why I Am Not an Arminian
Robert A. Peterson and Michael D. Williams
3248
Recapturing the Wesleys' Vision: An Introduction to the Faith of John and Charles Wesley, By Paul Wesley Chilcote
Recapturing the Wesleys' Vision
Paul Wesley Chilcote
2743
The Doctrine of God, By Gerald L. Bray
The Doctrine of God
Gerald L. Bray
1531