A Survey of Church History, Part 5
A.D. 1800-1900
Survey of Church History
- By: W. Robert Godfrey & W. Robert Godfrey
- Narrated by: W. Robert Godfrey
- Length: 4 hours 35 minutes
Description
If we want to understand ourselves and our churches, we need to know where we've been. Despite rising Darwinism, growing liberalism, a wave of revivalism, and many other tremendous challenges, the 19th century was a time of fervent missionary endeavor and a growing Church. In this series, Dr. W. Robert Godfrey surveys the remarkable landscape of the 19th century, illuminating the failures and triumphs of that age and helping us understand the opportunities and challenges of our own day.
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Narrated by: W. Robert Godfrey
Length: 4 hours 45 minutes
Abridged: No
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Narrated by: W. Robert Godfrey
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Abridged: No
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Narrated by: W. Robert Godfrey
Length: 4 hours 38 minutes
Abridged: No
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Narrated by: W. Robert Godfrey
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Abridged: No
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A Survey of Church History, Part 5
By: W. Robert Godfrey & W. Robert Godfrey
Narrated by: W. Robert Godfrey
Length: 4 hours 35 minutes
Abridged: No
If we want to understand ourselves and our churches, we need to know where we've been. Despite rising Darwinism, growing liberalism, a wave of revivalism, and many other tremendous challenges, the 19th century was a time of fervent missionary endeavor and a growing Church. In this series, Dr. W. Robert Godfrey surveys the remarkable landscape of... Read more »
Learn more