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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The Agency that Transformed a Nation
Lessons from the Great Awakening of the 18th Century
Description
Lessons from the Great Awakening of the 18th century hold out hope for the world today. With a Foreword by Jonathan Fletcher and a Preface by Roger Carswell. 16pp. £1.00 each or 5 for £4.

Historia Del Protestantismo
History Protestantism
Description
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 […]

D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
Volume 2: The Fight of Faith 1939 - 1981
Description
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.

Princeton Seminary
Volume 1: Faith & Learning, 1812 - 1868
Description
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
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
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.

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. 272pp.

Spurgeon vs. Hyper-Calvinism
The Battle For Gospel Preaching
Description
Elaborates the issues involved in ‘The Battle for Gospel Preaching’ between Spurgeon and fellow Baptists of Hyper-Calvinistic views. 184pp.

Description
Conquests of faith in the lives of godly men and women such as Col. James Gardiner, Archibald Brown and Sally Wesley. 192pp.

Sketches From Church History
Student Workbook
Description
A companion to Sketches from Church History, contains a course syllabus, questions and answers, charts, time-lines, maps, puzzles and essay topics. Designed for home schooling; spiral-bound for ease of use. 128pp.

Sketches from Church History
An Illustrated Account of 20 Centuries of Christ's Power
Description
A popular, fully illustrated introduction to church history from the early Church Fathers to the days of the modern missionary movement. 256pp.

Singing In The Fire
Christians in Adversity
Description
The reality of the faith that carries Christians victoriously through trials is brought home through 14 short biographies. 208pp. Illustrated.

Select Sermons of George Whitefield
With an account of his life by J.C. Ryle
Description
A ‘judicious and representative’ selection of the sermons of George Whitefield, together with an account of his life by J. C. Ryle.

The Reformation
A Handbook
Description
One of the best summaries available of the 16th-century Reformation in Europe. A thrilling record of the triumph of the gospel. 288pp.

A Reformation Guide to Scripture
The Prologues from the Geneva Bible 1560
Description
The Prologues from the Geneva Bible, 1560’. 152pp.

Power Of Prayer
The New York Revival of 1858
Description
A first-hand record of the New York revival of 1858. 288pp.

Description
Vivid sketches of some of the converts and of the life of the spiritual family which Bethlehem Forward Movement Church (‘Sandfields’), Aberavon, became during the early ministry of Dr Martyn Lloyd-Jones. 122pp.

Making Many Glad
The Life and Labours of Daniel Baker
Description
The Life and Labours of Daniel Baker’ (1791–1857) — a moving biography of the great evangelist of the American South. 560pp.

Description
Bonar’s contemporary biography conveys the fragrance of M‘Cheyne’s life that no later writer could ever recapture. 272pp.

Description
Contains much valuable first-hand material from Newton himself. Formerly published as But Now I See. 432pp.
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