A rip roaring, hair raising, edge-of-your-chair saga of the first-century believers. From the day of Pentecost, on through the first seventeen years, every historical figure of that age is there: alive, vivid, believable.
The book of Acts is there; ancient history is there; men secular and sacred come alive! An historical cliff-hanger written like a novel.
There is not another book on the first century like it in print. The story of the early church, the word of God in century one is once more alive, down to earth and thrilling. A new dimension in first-century history.
Posted by Jim Luck on Nov 4th 2019
I first purchased this book in 1990-91. Have given away multiple copies, including mine (recently discovered missing). So I got another one--Thank God it is still available! A seminal and singular work. The feeling you have as you are reading it and when you finish it: terrible, terrible homesickness!
Posted by Scott Mantyla, Tacoma, WA on Jul 17th 2015
I am so glad Gene Edwards meticulously sorted out and presented what God did to grow his church. However, I feel sad because I don't expect I will ever experience church life as is meant to be. I feel cheated that I am missing the dynamic fellowship and the joy of God's ecclesia.
Posted by Rev. J PhD on Apr 21st 2014
An sets of events more clearly paints the paths, the perspectives and pains of the people living in the time.
Posted by Gerald Jantzi on Aug 28th 2013
The book is fantastic I have bought multiple copies to give to interested parties. His story approach brings many things to light about the early church and how they really did things. Amazing
Posted by Brian - Louisiana on May 16th 2012
So many times we have studied the beginning of Christ's church by picking out facts and figures and possibly have completely missed the essence of the true lifestyle of Christ incarnate in the Church, His body. If only churches could catch the spirit of such life in Christ! A must read and addition to your library. Read regularly - drink deeply - be blessed.