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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Fraser: Not A Private Matter
A Human Story of Grace and Suffering
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An account of Fraser Tallach’s long battle with kidney failure — ‘A Human Story of Grace and Suffering.’ 160pp.
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The Forgotten Spurgeon traces the main lines of Spurgeon’s spiritual thought in connection with great controversies in his ministry. Paperback, 284 pages.
Five Pioneer Missionaries
David Brainerd, William C. Burns, John Eliot, Henry Martyn, John G. Paton
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The awe-inspiring stories of David Brainerd, William Chalmers Burns, John Eliot, Henry Martyn and John G. Paton. 352pp.
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Pungent biographies of the lives of Hooper, Taylor, Latimer, Bradford and Ridley, with an analysis of the reasons for their martyrdom. 160pp.
Far From Rome Near To God
Testimonies of Fifty Converted Catholic Priests
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Moving testimonies of 50 Catholic priests who came, by God’s grace, into the light of the gospel of Christ. 360pp.
Fair Sunshine
Character Studies of the Scottish Covenanters
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These ‘Character Studies of the Scottish Covenanters,’ have a lyrical quality and demonstrate the author’s spiritual perception. 208pp.
The Cambuslang Revival
The Scottish Evangelical Revival of the Eighteenth Century
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The author uses first-hand accounts to tell of the 1742 revival. 272pp.
Asahel Nettleton
Life & Labours
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Nettleton (1783–1843) was a leading figure in one of the most important half-centuries in American church history. 450pp.
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Concerned with the spiritual explanation of the movement, which far from dwindling at Wesley’s death, increased in momentum, breadth and transforming power. A thrilling study of great relevance for the contemporary church, pointing to the key to the recovery of authentic Christianity. 288pp.
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To Glorify and Enjoy God provides a comprehensive introduction to the background, history, character and contributions of the Westminster Divines and their Assembly. 352pp.
Thoughts on the New England Revival
Vindicating the Great Awakening
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Here we find ‘the theologian of revival’ ably vindicating the Great Awakening against its critics. 304pp.
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The stories of four young men who made an extraordinary spiritual impact on their generation—David Brainerd, Henry Martyn, Robert Murray M‘Cheyne and Ion Keith-Falconer—and whose example and passion still call us to greater devotion for Christ. 272pp.
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