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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Pungent biographies of the lives of Hooper, Taylor, Latimer, Bradford and Ridley, with an analysis of the reasons for their martyrdom. 160pp.
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Conquests of faith in the lives of godly men and women such as Col. James Gardiner, Archibald Brown and Sally Wesley. 192pp.
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.
Spurgeon vs. Hyper-Calvinism
The Battle For Gospel Preaching
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Elaborates the issues involved in ‘The Battle for Gospel Preaching’ between Spurgeon and fellow Baptists of Hyper-Calvinistic views. 184pp.
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.
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Contains much valuable first-hand material from Newton himself. Formerly published as But Now I See. 432pp.
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. 272pp.
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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.
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Bonar’s contemporary biography conveys the fragrance of M‘Cheyne’s life that no later writer could ever recapture. 272pp.
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.
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.
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