When an ordinary Englishman, in the course of his reading, sees mention made of Moravians, he thinks forthwith of a foreign land, a foreign people and a foreign Church. He wonders who these Moravians may be, and wonders, as a rule, in vain. We have all heard of the Protestant Reformation; we know its principles and admire its heroes; and the famous names of Luther, Calvin, Melancthon, Latimer, Cranmer, Knox and other great men are familiar in our ears as household words

J.E. Hutton was an English minister and Christian writer. Hutton's best known work is his book A History of the Moravian Church which was published in 1909. A table of contents is included.

In "A History of the Moravian Church," J. E. Hutton presents a rigorous examination of the unique spiritual and organizational development of the Moravian Church from its origins in the 15th century to its contemporary manifestations. Hutton's meticulous research is complemented by a narrative style that blends scholarly rigor with accessible prose, making complex theological concepts and historical contexts relatable. This comprehensive work not only chronicles the church's influential ro...

"A History of the Moravian Church" by J. E. Hutton provides a comprehensive overview of the Moravian Church's origins, development, and influence. The book delves into the church's roots in the early Protestant Reformation, highlighting the contributions of key figures such as John Huss and Count Zinzendorf. Hutton meticulously chronicles the church's missionary efforts and its unique approach to community and worship, emphasizing the significance of its teachings and practices in shaping ...

The Ninety-Five Theses on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences, commonly known as The Ninety-Five Theses, were written by Martin Luther in 1517 and are widely regarded as the primary catalyst for the Protestant Reformation. Luther used these theses to display his displeasure with some of the Church's clergy's abuses, most notably the sale of indulgences; this ultimately gave birth to Lutheranism. Luther's popularity encouraged others to share their doubts about the Church and to protest a...

Acts and Monuments by John Foxe, popularly abridged as Foxe's Book of Martyrs, is a celebrated work of church history and martyrology, first published in English in 1563 by John Day. Published early in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I and only five years after the death of the Roman Catholic Queen Mary I, Foxe's Acts and Monuments was an affirmation of the Protestant Reformation in England during a period of religious conflict between Catholics and Protestants. Foxe's account of church histo...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“Metaxas is a scrupulous chronicler and has an eye for a good story. . . . full, instructive, and pacey.” —The Washington PostFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Eric Metaxas comes a brilliant and inspiring biography of the most influential man in modern history, Martin Luther, in time for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation**On All Hallow’s Eve in 1517, a young monk named Martin Luther posted a docume...

As I appear before The public with a new edition of my Church History, I feel more than ever The difficulty and responsibility of a task which is well worthy to occupy The whole time and strength of a long life, and which carries in it its own rich reward. The true historian of Christianity is yet to come. But short as I have fallen of my own ideal, I have done my best, and shall rejoice if my efforts stimulate Others to better and more enduring work. History should be written from The ori...

Written in AD 731, Bede's work opens with a background sketch of Roman Britain's geography and history. It goes on to tell of the kings and bishops, monks and nuns who helped to develop Anglo-Saxon government and religion during the crucial formative years of the English people. Leo Sherley-Price's translation brings us an accurate and readable version, in modern English, of a unique historical document. This edition now includes Bede's Letter to Egbert concerning pastoral care in early An...

This early work on Martin Luther is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It details the life of the monk responsible for translating the Bible from Latin into German and for inspiring the Lutheran movement. This is a fascinating work and is thoroughly recommended for anyone interested in the history of European religion. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce. We are republishing these classic works in a...

Ecclesiastical History of the English People is the foundational narrative of early English Christianity, tracing Britain from Roman contact through the conversion of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms to Bede's own eighth-century Northumbria. Written in lucid Latin prose, it combines chronicle, hagiography, documentary citation, and providential interpretation. Its literary context is both patristic and monastic: history becomes moral instruction, and the emergence of an English church is framed wi...