Holy,
Holy Holy, is the LORD of hosts
The whole earth is full of His glory. ...and the doorposts and thresholds
trembled and the temple was filled with smoke."
Isaiah 6: 3,4 |
Books
that Have Withstood the Test of Time
pastor recommendations
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 The
Confessions
by
Augustine, St.
Patricia
Hampl (Preface), Susan B. Varenne (Editor) Augustine's Confessions
is arguably the first, and unequivocally the most influential, religious
autobiography in the Christian tradition. Augustine (who was a hard-core
hedonist before his sudden conversion) writes about faith with the
reckless abandon of a lover; his descriptions of friendship are
so beautiful they'll bring tears to your eyes; and his tributes
to his mother, Monica, cast eternally fresh light on the unofficial
authority of women in the early Church. --Michael Joseph Gross
(HTML Version)
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Spurgeon
: Heir of the Puritans
by Ernest
W. Bacon |
Here I Stand : A Life of Martin Luther
by Roland Herbert Bainton
This authoritative biography of the great religious leader was hailed
by Time magazine as "the most readable Luther biography in English."
This edition showcases the intricate woodcuts and engravings that
enhance the text and give the flavor of the era in which Martin
Luther lived. More than 100 woodcuts and engravings. A Christian
classic by any definition.
>>> Biography
and Writings of Martin Luther online
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The
Church of Our Fathers
by
Ronald H. Bainton
"A popular presentation of the historic drama, intrigues, rivalry,
persecution, suffering, courage, and heroism displayed by Christian
leaders from Paul to the establishment of the church in the New
World." -- Cyril J. Barber |
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Andrew Bonar: Diary and Life
by Andrew Bonar
"Bonar
was an outstanding pastor of the last century. His manner was
humble, his expressions Biblical and therefore sweet. This book
gives a panoramic view of his life, a fascinating period of Scotland's
church history. It is a record of God's work in the life of one
of His trophies of grace, one who represented all that was finest
in the evangelical circles of his times." -- Jay P. Green, Sr.
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The
Life of John Calvin
by
Theodore Beza |
The
Personal Life of David Livingstone
by
William G. Blaikie |
The
Life of Robert M. M'Cheyne
by Andrew
Bonar
The
life and ministry of a young man who lived in the presence of God,
and brought an overwhelming sense of that presence to men. (Banner
of Truth) |
Memoirs
of Thomas Boston
by Thomas
Boston
"Boston (1676-1732) was a country preacher in Scotland. His
remarkable triumphs over his obscure location and a church he described
as `naturally smart and of an uncommon assurance; self-conceited
and censorious to a degree . . . His wife was mentally ill, and
he himself suffered severe illness from vitamin deficiency. Yet
these trials only spurred his deep faith, and accelerated his accomplishments.
At the last he was famous, drawing large crowds from far away places.
He preached until he could not walk, and then people gathered under
his window to hear his last words, he advocating his ruling lifetime
passion, the need of self-examination with Biblical guidelines."
Jay P. Green, Sr. |
 The
Lives of the Puritans
by Benjamin Brook
A three volume set This scarce three volume set, first published
in 1813, contains biographical and bibliography of many noted as
well as relatively unknown (but not insignificant) Puritans pastors
and authors of the 16th and 17th centuries. Included are such men
as Richard Greenham, Thomas Gataker, Henry Ainsworth, John Preston,
Robert Bolton, William Ames, Arthur Dent, Richard Sibbes, John Ball,
Jeremiah Burroughs, Thomas Shepard, Christopher Love, John Cotton,
Obadiah Sedgwick, William Gouge, and Thomas Goodwin. And these are
but a sampling of the hundreds of godly men you will find profiled.
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John
Bunyan : His Life Times and Work
by John Brown |
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Grace
Abounding
by
John Bunyan
John Bunyan's personal journey toward saving faith. Convincing
argument for monergistic grace in salvation, that God's chooses
us and not we choosing God.
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Spurgeon
by Arnold A. Dallimore |
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George
Whitefield : The Life and Times of the Great Evangelist of the
Eighteenth Century Vol 1
by Arnold A. Dallimore
"One of the great monumental literary achievements
of the 20th Century." -- Sherwood E. Wirt
"Justice has at last been done to the greatest preacher that England
has ever produced." -- D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
George
Whitefield : The Life and Times of the Great Evangelist of the
Eighteenth Century Vol 2
by Arnold A. Dallimore
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Spurgeon
: Prince of Preachers
by Lewis
A. Drummond |
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 The
Life and Diary of David Brainerd
by Philip E. Howard, Jonathan Edwards (Editor), David Brainerd
Missionary Biography and Diary of David Brainerd - a man of
great humility and prayer. Great for anypone who desires to be
wholeheartedly devoted to the Lord and the in-gathering of His
lost sheep. Prepare to be challenged. Read HTML
version
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 God's
Outlaw : William Tyndale
by Brian
Edwards
The Story of William Tyndale and the English Bible God's Outlawis
a well researched popular biography of William Tyndale, the 16th
century Reformer who defied the British King by providing the first
printed New Testament in English. His pioneering work ultimately
resulted in his death by burning at the stake. Bibliography and
General Index are provided. |
The
Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah
by Alfred Edersheim
A great
reference to the historical and cultural setting to the days of
Jesus of Nazareth. even though it was written some 70 years prior
to the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls. |
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A
Life of John Calvin : A Study in Shaping of Western Culture
by
Alister E. McGrath
The publisher, [email protected] , January 20, 1999 Blackwell
Publishers History occasionally produces figures whose influence
on their own and successive generations is immense. Marx, Freud
and Lenin had such an influence, and so, Alister McGrath argues,
does John Calvin. This book provides a fresh and lucid exploration
of Calvinīs life and influence, his theology and his political
thought, and his determining of the course of European history.
It traces Calvinīs remarkable impact on the development of modern
Western attitudes to work, wealth, civil rights...
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John
Bunyan
by
Frank M. Harrison
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The
New Foxe's Book of Martyrs
by John Foxe, Harold J. Chadwick
Classic literature by famous Christian authors. Each book is richly
detailed in an upscale package, uniquely designed for gift-giving
and for collecting a personal classic library. Foxe's Book of
Martyrs is a record of the protestant martyrs, beginning with
Stephen and ending during the reign of Queen Mary. Foxe was an
educated martyrologist and was, himself, on the run from persecution
for a period of his life. This collection of stories is an inspirational
volume of the power of faith.
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The
Lives of Robert and James Haldane
by Alexander
Haldane |
Life
of Charles Hodge, Professor in the Theological Seminary, Princeton,
New Jersey
by
Archibald A. Hodge |
Confessions
of a Theologian
by Carl
H. Henry |
Mission
Accomplished:
by Michael Horton |
Amy
Carmichael of Dohnavur
by Frank
L. Houghton
Biography of the life of Amy Carmichael, the Irish missionary
to India who founded a refuge for children. |
History
of the Reformation in Scotland
by John
Knox
"It breaths with the spirit of excitement and expectation, being
told by the author from his experience as an eyewitness and participant
in the unfolding drama of the work of God in 16th century Scotland."
-- Jay P. Green |
Women
of the New Testament
by Abraham Kuyper |
Women
of the Old Testament
by Abraham Kuyper |
Surprised
by Joy : The Shape of My Early life
by
C. S. Lewis
In this book, C. S. Lewis tells of his search for joy, a spiritual
journey that led him from the Christianity of his early youth into
atheism and then back to Christianity. |
 John
Calvin
by T.H.L. Parker
"A definitive account of Calvin's life and labors with special
attention being paid to Calvin's doctrine, writing, and influence."
-- Cyril J. Barber |
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 D.
Martyn Lloyd-Jones -- The First Forty Years :
by Iain H. Murray
Lloyd-Jones was a stickler for the Scriptures. He was studious
in discovering God's message in the Word, and he strictly adhered
to the letter of that Word. In a day when reformed (Calvinistic)
preachers are despised, and are almost never popular, the Doctor
(as he was called) found his auditorium filled whenever he preached.
The reviewer was there on a Thursday night, amazed to find the
audience contained thousands of young person under 30. And the
sermon on Romans was word by word, phrase by phrase expository
preaching. There was not a single note of pop oratory--he might
have been thought to be preaching to a house full of Biblical
scholars. Yet the message was plain and clear for all to understand.
"Murray was L-J's assistant for three years at Westminster Chapel,
and having joined him in forming The Banner of Truth Trustin 1957,
was associated with him in that work for the rest of his life.
Therefore, he is eminently qualified by both writing ability,
and by personal knowledge, to write this interesting, informative,
and inspiring biography. We heartily recommend it." -- Jay P.
Green, Sr.
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Forgotten
Spurgeon
by Iain Hamish Murray
Murray at his best! The little volume will not only shed light
on Spurgeon's theology but warm your heart and give you a clearer
insight into the doctrines of grace that Spurgeon so loved. |
 Jonathan
Edwards : A New Biography
by
Iain Hamish Murray
Another classic by Iain Murray. Considered by many to be the most
illuminating biography of jonathan Edwards ever written. A tasty
delight destined to be a classic ... I admonish you to devour every
morsel.
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Life
of Arthur W. Pink
by Lain
H. Murray, Iain H. Murray
"One of the few who was to remain a burning witness to historic
Christianity. . . . he was virtually unknown in the Christian world
at the time of his death in 1952." -- Publisher's Annotation |
Life
of John Murray
by Iain
Hamish Murray |
The
Hidden Smile of God : The Fruit of Affliction in the Lives of John
Bunyan, William Cowper, and David Brainerd
by John Piper
The Fruit of Affliction in the Lives of John Bunyan, William Cowper,
and David Brainerd Suffering is never easy, but God can use it as
a steppingstone in our spiritual growth. |
The
Legacy of Sovereign Joy: God's Triumphant Grace in the Lives of
Augustine, Luther, and Calvin
by John
Piper
The glory of God is revealed in the imperfect lives of His
faithful servants, Augustine, Luther, and Calvin. John Piper explores
each of their lives, integrating Augustine's delight in God with
Luther's emphasis on the Word and Calvin's exposition of Scripture.
Through their strengths and struggles he teaches us how to better
live today, for when we consider their lives, we behold the glory
and majesty of God. |
Life
of David (Two Volumes in One)
by A.W.
Pink |
Life
of Elijah
by A.W.
Pink |
Memoirs
of the Westminster Divines
by James
Reid
The story of the men behind such influential documents as The
westminster Confession and The Shorter Catechism. A short chapter
is devoted to each member of the Assembly (Banner of truth) |
L'Abri
by
Edith Schaeffer
This
is the story of L'Abri, the Swiss community founded by Francis and
Edith Schaeffer as a place where Christian truth could be lived
and demonstrated as well as discussed and debated, a place where
hundreds of seekers found the "God who is there. |
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C.
H. Spurgeon Autobiography : The Early Years, 1834-1859
by
Charles Haddon Spurgeon
C.
H. Spurgeon Autobiography : The Full Harvest 1860-1892
by
Susannah and Harrald, Joseph Spurgeon (Compiler), Charles Haddon
Spurgeon (Two
Volume Set)
The story of Spurgeon's life, largely in his own words, from the
events of childhood and youth and through the period of his mature
ministry. Here is an inspiring record of a Christian life which
continues to be a blessing for so many. (Banner of Truth)
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God's
Statesman : Life and Work of John Owen
by Peter Toon |
From
Jerusalem to Irian Jaya
by Ruth
A. Tucker
Examines the history of missions with emphasis on a biographical
approach.Covers missions chronologically and geographically and
discusses key issues, both modern and historical, within missions.
Bibliography, maps, photos, charts. |
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