A Brief History of Heresy is a nicely written 216 page book that unveils the disadvantages and weaknesses of heresy, schism and dissidence since the birth of Christ. Various heresies are elaborated upon, including Gnosticism and the modern sects.

G R Evans proves himself remarkably able to communicate the fraught history of heresy. He provides insight of why the Church persisted with orthodoxy rather than embarking on alternative ideals and investigates how individuals involved in creating heretics were 'tested' and punished.