History & Biography
Here are books on significant events and revivals in the history of the Church as well as Christian biographies (pastoral, missionary, puritan and reformer biographies). These books are warm theological reflections on historical events and people which challenge readers to learn from what God has accomplished through His Church in the past. Noteworthy books include The Great Awakening by Joseph Tracy, Selina, Countess of Huntingdon by Faith Cook, and The Pastor of Kilsyth by Islay Burns.
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John Elias
Life, Letters and Essays
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This account by Edward Morgan traces the life and ministry of Elias from his first religious impressions until the day when 10, 000 attended his funeral in Anglessey, the scene of most of his labours. 432pp.
Spurgeon y sus controversias
Spurgeon and his Controversies (Forgotten Spurgeon & Spurgeon vs HyperCalvinism)
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Book Description La figura de Spurgeon no necesita presentación en los circulos evangelicos. El conocido predicador de la época victoriana dejo una huella que se ha extendido mucho mas alla de la Inglaterra de la segunda mitad del siglo XIX. Sin embargo, no siempre se han aquilatado debidamente las razones de su influencia, y menos […]
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Book Description Few Christian Leaders have suffered quite so much mis-understanding as John Calvin. He has often been dismissed as a theologian without humanity. In fact the very reverse is much nearer the truth. He was a man of deep and lasting affection, passionately concerned for the cause of Christ in the world; a man […]
Our Southern Zion
Old Columbia Seminary (1828-1927)
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Part collective biography and part narrative history, this book follows the story of Old Columbia Seminary during the years 1828-1927. 408pp.
Ernest Kevan
Leader in Twentieth Century British Evangelicalism
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A worthy memorial to a man who contributed enormously to the life and thought of English-speaking evangelicalism in the mid-twentieth century, by one of his former students at London Bible College. 312pp.
Mensajes Biblicos
Biblical Messages
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Book Description Los mensajes bíblicos de Roberto McCheyne, junto con sus cartas y otros escritos, fueron recopilados por A. Bonar al año escaso de haber fallecido aquél. Aparecieron por primera vez en 1884, y la avidez con que el público inglés leyó y acogió dicha obra fué verdaderamente sensacional; prueba de ello es que a […]
Historia: Doctrinas Cristianas
History: Christian Doctrines
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Book Description Historia: Doctrinas Cristianas
Historia Del Protestantismo
History Protestantism
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Book Description El Protestantismo es uno de los movimientos religiosos e intelectuales más decisivos en la formación de la cultura occidental, tal como la conocemos hoy. Sin embargo, la noción de que se trata simplemente de una corriente religiosa nacida en los albores del siglo XVI, podría conducir a una grave incomprensión del presente del […]
Scottish Puritans
2 Volume Set: Select Biographies
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First-hand sources from the 17th century. ‘This is a magnificent two-volume set, calculated to stir the soul and to find a place of honour and affection in every Christian who loves to read the thrilling history of the Scottish church!’—Sinclair B. Ferguson. 568 & 552pp.
D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
2 Volume Set
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This authorised biography traces the story of the ‘Doctor’ from a Harley Street medical practice to ministry in an impoverished Welsh mining town, the pulpit of Westminster Chapel and a worldwide influence. 416 & 856pp.
D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
Volume 2: The Fight of Faith 1939 - 1981
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This authorised biography traces the story of the ‘Doctor’ from a Harley Street medical practice to ministry in an impoverished Welsh mining town, the pulpit of Westminster Chapel and a worldwide influence. 416 & 856pp.
D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
Volume 1: The First Forty Years 1899 - 1939
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This authorised biography traces the story of the ‘Doctor’ from a Harley Street medical practice to ministry in an impoverished Welsh mining town, the pulpit of Westminster Chapel and a worldwide influence. 416 & 856pp.
Life & Sermons Of Edward D. Griffin
2 Volume Set
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A biography of Griffin (1770–1837) by W.E. Sprague, with 60 of his sermons, which are fine examples of the simple, arresting and heart-searching preaching which was so used of God. 1192pp. Set.
Princeton Seminary
Volume 2: The Majestic Testimony, 1869 - 1929
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In this movingly told story we meet great spirituality, great scholars, great missionary vision and great consecration to Christ. Vol. 2—The Majestic Testimony 1868–1929, 592pp.
Princeton Seminary
Volume 1: Faith & Learning, 1812 - 1868
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In this movingly told story we meet great spirituality, great scholars, great missionary vision and great consecration to Christ. Vol. 1—Faith and Learning 1812–68, 528pp.
George Whitefield
2 Volume Set: Life and Times of the Great Evangelist of the 18th Century Revival
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An outstanding biography of the great preacher of the 18th century evangelical revival, popularly written, and with an urgent message for the present day. 612 & 620pp.
George Whitefield
Volume 2: Life and Times of the Great Evangelist of the 18th Century Revival
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An outstanding biography of the great preacher of the 18th century evangelical revival, popularly written, and with an urgent message for the present day. 612 & 620pp.
George Whitefield
Volume 1: Life and Times of the Great Evangelist of the 18th Century Revival
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An outstanding biography of the great preacher of the 18th century evangelical revival, popularly written, and with an urgent message for the present day. 612 & 620pp.
The Calvinistic Methodist Fathers of Wales
2 Volume Set
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Stimulating and enjoyable volumes which narrate the exciting story of how Wales was spiritually transformed in the 18th and 19th centuries. Translated from the Welsh by John Aaron. 800 & 816pp. Illustrated.
C.H. Spurgeon Autobiography
Volume 2: The Full Harvest 1860-1892
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The story of the life of the ‘prince of preachers’, largely in Spurgeon’s own words. Here is an inspiring record of a Christian life which continues to be of blessing for so many. 580 & 536pp.
C.H. Spurgeon Autobiography
Volume 1: The Early Years
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The story of the life of the ‘prince of preachers’, largely in Spurgeon’s own words. Here is an inspiring record of a Christian life which continues to be of blessing for so many. 580 & 536pp.
C.H. Spurgeon Autobiography
2 Volume Set
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The 'must read' autobiography on the life and work of one of Christianity's most able preachers: Charles Haddon Spurgeon. 1116pp.
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Faith Cook has used unpublished and little-known sources to produce this comprehensive biography of the man of whom John Wesley said, ‘A few such as him would make a nation tremble. He carries fire wherever he goes.’ 368pp.
William Carey
And the Missionary Vision
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The heroic story of Carey’s passionate advocacy of world mission. Includes his Enquiry and a sermon by Andrew Fuller. 128pp.
Welsh Revival
Its Origin and Development
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A comprehensive eye-witness account of the 1859 revival in Wales. 168pp.
Unlisted Legion
Part of its Witness in the Karakoram and the Khyber
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An autobiography of Jock Purves, retelling the story of the missionary efforts of him and his friends in Lesser Thibet and on the Indian-Afghan Frontier. 208pp.
The Undercover Revolution
How Fiction Changed Britain
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Looks at ‘How Fiction Changed Britain’ in late Victorian and Edwardian times. The second part of the book is a defence of the truth of Christianity. 112pp.
The Ulster Awakening
An Account of the 1859 Revival in Ireland
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A fascinating, eye-witness account of the 1859 revival in Ireland. 280pp.
Troubled Journey
A Missionary Childhood in War-Torn China
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Faith Cook shares her first-hand story of a missionary childhood in China during World War II and the subsequent Communist takeover. 128pp.
T. C. Hammond–Irish Christian
His Life and Legacy in Ireland and Australia
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The author of In Understanding Be Men comes alive in this biography, as scholar, evangelist, pioneer, pastor and college principal — but chiefly as an outstanding Mr Standfast for Jesus Christ. 198pp.
Susannah Spurgeon: Free Grace and Dying Love
Morning Devotions With the Life of Susannah Spurgeon
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Subtitled ‘Free Grace and Dying Love’, contains A Carillon of Bells, 24 daily meditations selected by Susannah Spurgeon, and The Life of Susannah Spurgeon by Charles Ray. 256pp.
Spurgeon
A Biography
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This one-volume biography of the ‘Prince of Preachers’ will introduce Spurgeon to those ignorant of him and his achievements, but will also stir the interest of those who value his unique ministry. 280pp.
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