My new book concerns the iconoclasm struggles of the eighth and ninth centuries, the battle over whether to venerate or reject sacred images. When I began this project, I knew I would be addressing ...

In the development of the discipline of church history in the United States, few scholars played a more important role than the Swiss-born, German-educated immigrant Philip Schaff. Known best for his ...

A true study and understanding of the church's history and experience are needed to help priests better interpret today's world, to make the Gospel more relevant and to counter ideologies and ...

How the message of Christ resonated through the centuries, even at moments when his followers failed to keep the tune. When it comes to church history, there are two common but misguided approaches: ...

Sini Mikkola, Professor of Church History at the University of Eastern Finland.