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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D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
Volume 1: The First Forty Years 1899 - 1939
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. 412 & 862pp.
Life & Sermons Of Edward D. Griffin
2 Volume Set
Description
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
Description
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.
George Whitefield
2 Volume Set: 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.
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.
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.
Description
Splendid introductions to classics such as Guthrie’s The Christian’s Great Interest, Rutherford’s Letters and Ryle’s Christian Leaders. 128pp.
Seceders
The Story of J.C. Philpot and William Tiptaft
Description
A moving account of two brothers in Christ and their incredible relationship as they, together, left the Established Church of England in the 1830s. 208pp.
The Life Of Edward Irving
The Fore-Runner of the Charismatic Movement
Description
A gripping portrait of this remarkable but sadly mistaken Christian, the ‘fore-runner of the charismatic movement’. 208pp. Illustrated.
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A selection by Sinclair B. Ferguson of William Still’s pastoral letters to his Aberdeen congregation. 208pp.
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In this once famous best-seller, Scott (1747–1821) describes the influences which brought him into the kingdom of God. 128pp.
Description
From his deep Christian experience, Boston gave the church one of its most enduring spiritual autobiographies. 576pp.
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