Christian History Today
Resources for your journey through the exploration of Christian History.
September 4, 1664 – New Sweden Lutheran Church Established
Before the Dutch would drive the Swedes away, the first Lutheran church in America was established on Tinicum Island on September 4, 1664.
September 3, 570 – Pope Gregory the Great Consecrated
Did John Calvin ever have something good to say about a pope?
September 2, 1973 – J.R.R. Tolkien Dies
A devout Roman Catholic, J.R.R. Tolkien is best remembered as the author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings novels.
September 1, 1159 – Only English Pope Adrian IV Dies
The only Englishman to serve as pope, died on September 1, 1159.
August 31, 1735 – Missionary John Sergeant Ordained
Norman Rockwell captured a meeting of missionary John Sergeant’s conversion of Mahican Chief Konkapot in this painting to commemorate the important meeting.
August 30, 1900 – Boxer Rebellion Missionaries Murdered
The Boxer Rebellion in China was specifically anti-foreigners, anti-imperialists and anti-Christian.
August 29, 29 – John the Baptist
No one knows for sure, but since the 5th century August 29, 29 has been the traditional date of the beheading of John the Baptist.
August 28, 1953 – Campus Crusade for Christ Incorporated
Campus Crusade was incorporated on August 28, 1953.
August 26, 1901 – American Standard Bible Published
The first non-denominational Bible printed since the Authorized King James Version in 1611 was the English Revised Version and it was published in 1881.
August 25, 1560 – Church of Scotland Formed
The Scottish Parliament accepted the tenants of the Protestant Church of Scotland and officially breaks with the Roman Catholic Church on August 25, 1560.