The Hand of God in History: Or Divine Providence Historically Illustrated in the Extension and Establishment of Christianity is a book written by Hollis Read and originally published in 1848. The book explores the idea of divine providence and how it has influenced the spread and establishment of Christianity throughout history. Read examines various historical events, such as the fall of Rome, the Crusades, and the Protestant Reformation, and argues that they were all part of God's plan to spread Christianity to different parts of the world. He also explores the lives of notable Christian figures, such as Martin Luther and John Wesley, and how their actions were guided by divine providence.The book is written in a scholarly style and includes numerous references to biblical passages and historical documents. It is intended for a Christian audience and seeks to provide evidence for the belief that God has played an active role in shaping human history. Overall, The Hand of God in History is a thought-provoking exploration of the relationship between Christianity and history, and the role that divine providence has played in shaping both.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.