This is Volume Five covering the Medieval Era Mediaeval Christianity — 1049–1294 A. D. Schaff's treatment is comprehensive and in depth, discussing all the major and minor figures, time periods, and movements of the Church. One feature of the “History of the Christian Church”, which readers will immediately notice is just how beautifully it is written. Quite often, these works can be grueling and drudgery, we have been able to make it “history written with heart and soul.” There is no question that this work’s scholarship is highly notated, and is overall an excellent reference/ resource. Countless people have found “History of the Christian Church.” quite reliable and helps to mitigate the fuzzy logic of some others or the overly scholarly work, which requires one to sift through the tedium of the volume’s effort. Whether for serious scholarship, sermon preparation, daily devotions, or simply edifying reading, this work will remain a staple for generations to come, and shall remain highly recommended.
