Turning Points by Mark Noll offers a concise and accessible introduction to church history, now updated in its third edition. Organized around fourteen pivotal moments—from the early church to Vatican II and Lausanne—this book presents Christianity as a global movement shaped by critical events across centuries.

With updated content, a new preface, and revised reading suggestions, this edition is ideal for students and adult learners seeking a one-semester survey of Christian history that highlights how God’s purposes have unfolded throughout time.