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 Agency that Transformed a Nation by J.C. Ryle, Amy Carmichael by Iain H. Murray, and The Life of John Calvin by W.J. Grier.
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George Whitefield
Volume 2: Life and Times of the Great Evangelist of the 18th Century Revival
Description
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
Description
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
Description
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
Description
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
Description
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
Description
The 'must read' autobiography on the life and work of one of Christianity's most able preachers: Charles Haddon Spurgeon. 1116pp.
Description
Faith Cook has used unpublished and little-known sources to produce this comprehensive biography of the man of whom John Wesley said, ‘A few such as him would make a nation tremble.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
Description
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
Description
A comprehensive eye-witness account of the 1859 revival in Wales. 168pp.
Unlisted Legion
Part of its Witness in the Karakoram and the Khyber
Description
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
Description
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
Description
A fascinating, eye-witness account of the 1859 revival in Ireland. 280pp.
Troubled Journey
A Missionary Childhood in War-Torn China
Description
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
Description
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
Description
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
Description
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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