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.
Making Many Glad
The Life and Labours of Daniel Baker
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The Life and Labours of Daniel Baker’ (1791–1857) — a moving biography of the great evangelist of the American South. 560pp.
T C Hammond-Irish Christian
His Life and Legacy in Ireland and Australia
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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.
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The effects of the controversy over evolution, as seen in four eminent scientists with Christian convictions. 312pp.
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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.
Troubled Journey
A Missionary Childhood in War-Torn China
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Faith Cook shares her first-hand story of a missionary childhood in China during World War II and the subsequent Communist takeover. 128pp.
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Knox’s account breathes the spirit of excitement and expectation of an eyewitness and participant in the unfolding drama of the work of God in 16th-century Scotland. 392pp. Illustrated. New edition 2010.
Power Of Prayer
The New York Revival of 1858
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A first-hand record of the New York revival of 1858. 288pp.
The Ulster Awakening
An Account of the 1859 Revival in Ireland
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A fascinating, eye-witness account of the 1859 revival in Ireland. 280pp.
John Calvin, Man of God’s Word
Written and Preached
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This brief study is an indication of the debt the church owes to Calvin the theologian, commentator and preacher. 144pp.
A Reformation Guide to Scripture
The Prologues from the Geneva Bible 1560
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The Prologues from the Geneva Bible, 1560. 152pp.
The Undercover Revolution
How Fiction Changed Britain
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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.
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