Understanding the where of the world's religious traditions is an important component of understanding the what. Now, as part of a brand-new series of atlas resources, Fortress Press is pleased to offer an affordable, compact, yet comprehensive atlas of world religions.

A new atlas of Christian history has been needed for many years. Now, Fortress Press is pleased to offer the Atlas of Christian History from acclaimed author and editor Tim Dowley. Atlas of Christian History is built new from the ground up. Featuring more than fifty new maps, graphics, and timelines, the atlas is a necessary companion to any study of Christian history. Concise, helpful text, written by acknowledged authorities, guide the experience and interpret the visuals. Consciously written for students at any level, the volume is perfect for independent students, as well as those in structured courses. The atlas is broken into five primary parts that correspond well to most major introductions to the topic. The final section on the modern era pays significant attention to the growth of Christianity as a global religion. Extensive maps are provided that illuminate Christianity in Asian, African, and Latin American contexts.

A new, definitive atlas of the European Reformations has been needed for many years. Now, in anticipation of the upcoming reformation anniversaries, Fortress Press is pleased to offer the Atlas of the European Reformations. The Atlas of the European Reformations is newly built from the ground up. Featuring more than sixty brand new maps, graphics, and timelines, the atlas is a necessary companion to any study of the reformation era. Consciously written for students at any level, concise, helpful texts guide the experience and interpret the visuals. The volume is perfect for independent students, as well as those in structured courses. The atlas is broken into four primary parts. “Before the Reformation” presents the larger political, religious, and economic context of Europe on the eve of the Reformation. “Reformation” presents the major contours of the Reformation, including Lutheran, Reformed, English, and Anabaptist movements. “Catholic Reform and Counter-Reformation” provides...

Now in its third edition, Tim Dowley’s masterful one-volume survey of church history has an updated design and new content, particularly in the section covering most recent Christian history. The inviting full-color format includes many new images and updated maps, while maintaining many of the features that made the second edition a popular volume for the classroom.

Logos Bible Software is pleased to announce the addition of Augsburg Fortress' Introduction to the History of Christianity to our electronic library. Tim Dowley's work is heralded as "the most popular introduction to Christianity ever published."

A leading textbook for world religion, this new edition is designed to help students in their study and research of the world's religious traditions. Known and valued for its balanced approach and its respected board of consulting editors, this text addresses ways to study religion, provides broad coverage of diverse religions, and offers an arresting layout with rich illustrations. The second edition has new and extended primary source readings, a stronger section on the religions of South Asia, additional maps, a new full-color, student-friendly format, and more. Authoritative content, comprehensive scope, arresting four-color illustration, and innovative learning aids, Introduction to World Religions is now in multiple formats for complete versatility.

Engage some of history’s greatest theological questions regarding creation, science, the problem of evil, natural law, and more. From defending your faith to exploring some of the greatest philosophical problems in history, this bundle offers the answers you need for today’s skeptical world.

Ground your understanding of the church today with an understanding of the church in history. Get the context your sermon or research needs with the Church History Collection. Cover the gaps in your library with 22 volumes selected to fortify your church history section.

This collection features six separate “breakout” editions in specific world religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. These slim volumes are excerpted from the full textbook of Introduction to World Religions and will offer instructors and students an introduction-level treatment of specific religions, allowing for greater flexibility in course focus and design.

This volume covers a period of major change that had a lasting impact on art, science, economics, political thought, and education. Rudolph W. Heinze examines the various positions taken by medieval church reformers, explores the efforts of the leading reformer Martin Luther, and emphasises how the reformations brought moral and doctrinal changes to Christianity, permanently altering the religious landscape, then and now.

You might be familiar with the Serenity Prayer. But are you familiar with the Anti-serenity Prayer?

Engage some of history’s greatest theological questions regarding creation, science, the problem of evil, natural law, and more. From defending your faith to exploring some of the greatest philosophical problems in history, this bundle offers the answers you need for today’s skeptical world.

Christians today are becoming more and more interested in studying the roots of their faith and the development of the church.

The Reformed Portfolio library makes your study of the Bible easier by connecting your entire library of books to a robust set of study tools. The Reformed Portfolio Library takes everything in the Reformed Diamond Library and adds even more to your library. The Reformed Portfolio LIbrary contains key sets including Tyndale Commentaries | TOTC/TNTC (47 vols.), Barth’s Church Dogmatics (31 vols.), The Works of Jonathan Edwards (41 vols.), Pillar New Testament Commentary | PNTC (17 vols.), and many more. The Reformed Portfolio Library is excellent for academic research or advanced exegesis.

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Engage some of history’s greatest theological questions regarding creation, science, the problem of evil, natural law, and more. From defending your faith to exploring some of the greatest philosophical problems in history, this bundle offers the answers you need for today’s skeptical world.

The Lutheran Gold Library makes your study of the Bible easier by connecting your entire library of books to a robust set of study tools. The Lutheran Gold Library provides a comprehensive Bible study library. Contained are hundreds of resources including Wiley Blackwell Bible Commentaries | WBBC: Old and New Testament (22 vols.), Tyndale Commentaries | TOTC/TNTC (47 vols.), The IVP Bible Dictionaries (8 vols.), alongside other resources ideal for sermon prep or more advanced Bible study.

Our largest package, the 2025 Ultimate Library, provides an incredible library for biblical research and theological reflection. Whether focused on Church history or biblical exegesis, the vast collection of resources and titles at your fingertips cover the gamut—from most devotionals to practical discussions of pastoral ministry to the most rigorous scholarly and academic research. This package has everything you need to engage in the serious study of Scripture and its world, with respected resources like the Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies | LHBOTS (382 vols.) and top-tier exegetical commentaries like the New International Commentary on the Old and New Testament | NIC (51 vols.).

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Looking for a traditional and charming rendition of the Christmas story to read to a 4-to 7-year old in your life? Tim Dowley's My First Story of Christmas retells the biblical account in simple terms, complete with bright, cheery illustrations that are sure to put a smile on the face of the reader. This Christmas, give the children in your life the best gift of all-a story that explains the reason for the season. Make this 'THE' Christmas book that your children will treasure for years. They'll read it over and over again each holiday season.

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Introduce your child to the amazing life of Jesus of Nazareth! My First Story of Jesus helps young children understand that Jesus is a real person who loves people, performed miracles, and taught about God, His Father in heaven.

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The Lutheran Portfolio library makes your study of the Bible easier by connecting your entire library of books to a robust set of study tools. The Lutheran Portfolio Library takes everything in the Lutheran Diamond Library and adds even more to your library. The Lutheran Portfolio LIbrary contains key sets including Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary | AYBD (6 vols.), Stuttgart Scholarly Editions: Core Bundle, Anchor Yale Bible Commentary | AYBC (94 vols.), UBS Handbooks Series: Old Testament, New Testament, and Deuterocanonical Books (66 vols.), and many more. The Lutheran Portfolio Library is excellent for academic research or advanced exegesis.

Looking for a traditional rendition of Easter story to read to that darling 4 to 7-year old in you life? Tim Dowley's My First Story of Easter retells the biblical account in simple terms, complete with bright, cheery illustrations that are sure to put a smile on the face of the reader. This Easter, give the children in your life the best gift of all--a story that explains the reason for celebration! From the Back Cover This is "THE" Easter book to teach your children the true wonder of this glorious holiday...

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This set contains all three books of the My First Story Series: My First Story of Christmas, My First Story of Easter, and My First Story of Jesus. In My First Story of Christmas, Tim Dowley presents a traditional and charming rendition of the Christmas story for 4-to 7-year olds. This Christmas, give the children in your life the best gift of all--a story that explains the reason for the season. Make this the Christmas book that your children will treasure for years. They'll read it over and over again each holiday season. In My First Story of Easter, Tim Dowley retells the biblical account of Easter in simple terms, complete with bright, cheery illustrations that are sure to put a smile on the face of the reader. This Easter, give the children in your life the best gift of all--a story that explains the reason for celebration! In My First Story of Jesus, introduce your child to the amazing life of Jesus of Nazareth! This book helps young children understand that Jesus is a real…

Introduction to the History of Christianity draws a fascinating picture of the world-wide development of Christianity, focusing on the key movements, the outstanding Christian leaders, crucial turning-points, and revolutionary breakthroughs. Ranging across the centuries, the volume brings together the challenges and responses that resulted in the global Christianity we find today.