Augustine of Hippo is one of the most influential figures in Church history. Yet how many people know his biography?

In this book, Simonetta Carr introduces young readers to the life and ministry of Augustine, describing his spiritual quest and emphasizing his high regard for the Bible and truth. The author dramatically depicts the difficult, turbulent times during the fall of the Roman Empire in which Augustine lived, as well as his heated debates with false teachers.

Written in simple language and filled with interesting facts, this brightly illustrated book is designed for young readers but is sure to captivate the attention of the whole family.

In this autobiography, which was compiled by Spurgeon's wife and his personal secretary from his diary entries, letters and sermons, Ch. G. Spurgeon appears to the reader as an evangelist, to whose sermons masses of people flocked, as the founder of a school of preachers and an orphanage, as well as a militant theologian and writer, whose books have long been considered classics of Christian literature.

The Reformation was not an overnight event: God patiently worked it out year after year. As you read this book, you will learn how the Lord used different people to sow the seeds of reformation in the Church long before October 31, 1517, when Martin Luther proclaimed his Ninety-Five Theses.

We hope you will find it interesting and useful to read about Martin Luther and about forty other participants in the Reformation (among them John Knox, Pietro Martire Vermilion, Theodore Beza, Willem Tellink, and others) - some more famous, some less so, most of them heroes of the faith.

To paint a broader picture of the multifaceted Reformation, chapters on the Anabaptists and the Counter-Reformation are also included. Finally, a brief description of the impact of the Reformation on various areas of life is provided.

The reformation did not happen instantly. God patiently performed it for many years. As you read this book, you will learn how God used different people to sow the seeds of the Reformation long before October 31, 1517, when Martin Luther proclaimed his ninety-five theses.

This book contains information about him and about forty other participants of the Reformation (including John Knox, Pyotr Martyr Vermyly, Zachary Ursyn, Willem Tillink and others). Most of them are heroes of the Reformation.

In order to show a broad picture of this multifaceted period of church history, the book also includes chapters on Anabaptists and the Counter-Reformation. At the end of the book, a brief description of the influence of the Reformation on different spheres of life is given.

Ten girls grew up to become women who made history. Learn how Mary Jane Kinnear prayed and helped young girls. Emma Dreier studied astronomy and was a Bible teacher. Florence Nightingale became a nurse and served God. Lottie Moon thought missionaries were foolish, then went on to missionary work herself. Ida Scudder changed her mind and then changed India. Henrietta Mears had big dreams and wrote books. Bessie Adams became a missionary and traveled in a horse-drawn caravan. Betty Greene flew a plane during World War II. Elizabeth Elliott’s husband was killed, but she forgave his killers. Mui Nga believed in Christ and told her countrymen about the one true God.

Ten girls grew up to be successful women. They all embraced their talents and gifts and believed that God had given them to use for the good of others. Helen Roseware used her medical skills to bring the truth about Jesus to people on the African continent. Maureen McKenna learned to drive a bus and then fed the homeless. Anne Lawson used her engineering skills to make airplanes fly properly. Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote a book that changed an entire society. Sarah Edwards helped her husband change an entire nation. Selina, Countess of Huntingdon, used her influence and intelligence to help those who were persecuted for their faith, and thus saved the church. Mildred Cable used her thirst for adventure to spread the Word of God. Cathy Ann MacKinnon, guided by great compassion, saved babies. Patricia St. John distributed Christian literature to the people. Mary Verghese showed that disability is not an obstacle to caring for others.

These ten girls grew up and did just that! You’ll be inspired to read the biographies of famous Christian women who changed the world. Corrie ten Boom saved lives and loved Jesus. Mary Slessor saved babies and fought sin. Gladys Aylward saved a hundred children and trusted God. Joni Erickson Tada survived a devastating injury and thanked God. Amy Carmichael never gave up. Isobel Kuhn told others about Christ. Evelyn Brand obeyed God. Jackie Pullinger showed love. Elizabeth Fry followed Christ and achieved justice. Catherine Booth rolled up her sleeves and helped the homeless.

These ten girls grew up to be women who did not give up. They chose to do what was right rather than take the easy way out. Blandine became a Christian and then a martyr. Perpetua had to give up her child before she was executed in the amphitheater. Lady Jane Grey did as she was told, but she did not give up her faith in Jesus. Anne Askew lost her home, but she never lost her faith. Lisken Dirks loved her husband, but she loved Jesus first. Marion Harvey met Christ and followed Him until her death. Margaret Wilson broke the law for Jesus, but obeyed God to the end. Judith Weinberg loved the Lord with all her heart, even though it cost her life. Betty Stemm risked her life for Jesus. Esther John gave her life to Christ and died for Him.

These ten girls grew up to do just that! Susanna Wesley's children changed their country. Monica of Targas' son transformed the church. Anne Judson taught people in Burma about the love of Christ. God used Edith Schaeffer to change an entire continent. Katharina Luther escaped the oppression of a convent and changed her world. Susanna Spurgeon listened to a preacher and then published the Gospel herself. Bethan Lloyd-Jones met a doctor and later helped heal souls. Mary Taylor lost her parents but discovered China. Sabine Wurmbrand was imprisoned for her faith and then fought to free other Christians. Ruth Bell Graham began her life in China, but God later sent her on missions to different parts of the world.

Would you like to make history? These ten young men grew up to do just that, but first they had to change the Church.

Augustine found God’s love and transformed our way of thinking; Knox focused on God’s Word and told his country the truth; Luther found God’s truth and made it accessible to the common people; Calvin realized that salvation is a gift from God, not a reward for works; Tyndale sought to print the Bible in a language that everyone could understand; Latimer encouraged people to read the Bible for themselves, but made enemies; Hus taught that God rules the church and the world; Zwingli challenged people to obey God’s Word in all areas of their lives; Chalmers called on the church to show Christlike compassion for the poor; and Shaftesbury pushed the church to make Christ’s love a living reality for everyone.

Read this book and find out what God wants from you!

These ten young men grew up to be successful men. They all embraced their talents and gifts, believing that God had given them to use for the good of others.

Paul Brand brought medicine to new lands to bring hope to the sick. Gillian Prance’s love of nature led to the opening of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in London, which is still one of the finest centers for the study of God’s creation. Clive Staple Lewis opened the door to the world of Narnia and won the hearts of many to faith. Charles Thomas Studd was a talented cricketer and a dedicated missionary. Wilfred Grenfell was an avid Arctic explorer. The music of Johann Sebastian Bach inspires millions, just as Christ inspired him. James Clerk Maxwell made remarkable discoveries in science because of his belief that God is in control of the universe. Samuel Morse patented many inventions, one of which saved many lives. George Washington Carver could have made millions and become very famous, but he chose to follow the Lord. John Bunyan , while in prison, wrote a magnificent work of classic literature that still speaks to us today.

Read this book and find out what God wants from you!

Reading the biographies of famous Christians who changed the world will give you true inspiration.

Brother Andrew smuggled Bibles into Soviet Russia and gave hope to thousands. John Newton traded slaves, but God used him to free them. Billy Graham preached, and God through his evangelistic work changed millions of people around the world. Edik Liddell won the Olympic race and glorified the Lord. William Carey translated the Bible and opened God’s Word to the people of India. David Livingstone became a researcher and explained the Scriptures. Nicky Cruz first joined a gang and then a church. Adoniram Judson glorified God in prison. George Muller rescued orphans and skillfully managed the millions of pounds entrusted to him. God changed the heart of Luis Palau , and through him the lives of many others.

Read this book and find out what God expects of you!

These ten young men grew up to be men who did not give up. They chose to do what was right rather than take the easy way out.

Polycarp was a slave, but he gave up his freedom for Christ. Alban was in danger, but he did not bow to false gods. John Oldcastle had a safe house, but he did not hide his faith. Thomas Cranmer feared execution, but in the end he showed courage. George Wishart was imprisoned, but he preached Jesus. James Chalmers , despite the threat of death, brought the Bible to cannibals. Dietrich Bonhoeffer feared death, but he did not remain silent. Nate Saint made dangerous flights, knowing that it was worth it. Ivan Moiseyev obeyed his military superiors, but put God first. Graham Staines helped the sick and died for his love for Jesus.

Be inspired by the lives of those who have not renounced their faith!

Would you like to change your world? These ten boys grew up to do just that! Learn how Samuel showed people that love works better than fear; John befriended powerful rulers and humble artisans; Jonathan helped the Iroquois Indians and was later invited to teach at Princeton; George preached salvation to thousands and saved the lives of children; Robert lost his brother but found Jesus; Dwight sold shoes in a store and then taught children in a wagon; Billy played professional baseball and preached the Gospel; Charles became a Christian during a blizzard and then told the world about Jesus; Aiden saved orphaned lambs and was saved by Jesus; Martin became a doctor and found the best medicine for people's souls.

Read this book and find out what God wants from you!

Ian Murray believes that Jonathan Edwards cannot be understood apart from his faith. Only if they consider him first and foremost as a Christian, his life and work will make sense. The integrity of this interpretation is confirmed in this study, since in this book Edwards will "speak for himself" in each specific case. This beautiful biography will serve as a classic illustration of how the church today can and should learn through the history of its past.

Эта книга – рассказ о жизни знаменитого немецкого богослова, определившего развитие всей христианской мысли XX века в послевоенном мире, человека, который заглянул в лицо величайшему злу и одним из первых понял, какая страшная судьба ждет мир после прихода к власти в Германии Адольфа Гитлера.

Книга представляет собой пронзительную повесть о невероятном мужестве перед лицом чудовищного зла и раскрывает новое измерение Второй мировой войны. Она содержит уникальное описание общественной жизни в Германии накануне войны и бесценные свидетельства об отношениях Церкви и Третьего Рейха.

The life of Martyn Lloyd-Jones has been the subject of study and analysis in many publications. However, the main goal of this biography is to present the life of Dr. Lloyd-Jones to a new generation in an accessible form. When Lloyd-Jones left medicine, he intended to become an evangelist. However, God called him to a ministry that eventually touched churches around the world. How it happened, as well as the personality of Martyn Lloyd-Jones, will be discussed in Ian Murray's biography.

This book is a theological biography, in which Ch . Spurgeon reveals himself not only as a skillful orator of the end of the 19th century and an outstanding preacher , but also as a zealous Christian who boldly defends the truth of the Gospel: "I am not saved by the knowledge that Christ is the Savior, but I will certainly be saved if I trust in my Savior." Spurgeon steadfastly defended his theological views even when he found himself in the minority and completely alone. He predicted how the Church would develop after his death and warned his contemporaries against the false path.

Thanks to this and the biography, the legacy of the "king of preachers" will come to life and become even more relevant. This book will be useful not only to modern preachers, but also to a wider circle of readers.

Jesus Christ is one of the most recognizable names in the history of mankind. Some vehemently reject Him, others worship Him. Why? However, many do not know who Jesus Christ was, what he claimed to be, and what was the meaning of his life? The book "Who is Jesus?" — a short, comprehensive description of the life of Jesus, His teaching and legacy. Addressed to non-Christians and new converts to Christianity.

Fifteen-year-old Marie Durand was arrested in 1730. She was taken from her home in a village in southern France for a crime involving her brother, who was a Protestant preacher. Marie was imprisoned in the Tower of Constance for 38 years.

Simonetta Carr tells the inspiring story of a woman who could have found liberation by abandoning her Protestant faith, but who held fast to the truth and encouraged others to do the same.

Beautiful illustrations, a simply told story, and interesting facts introduce young readers to the challenges faced by Protestants in 18th-century France and show that even a life spent in prison can be lived in service to Christ and others.

Five hundred years ago, a monk named Martin Luther wrote his 95 Theses, hoping to spark a theological debate on sin and repentance at the University of Wittenberg in Germany. In this children's book, Simonetta Carr tells the fascinating story of the founder of the European Reformation, his search for peace with God, his heroic defense of God's truth, his family life, and his many accomplishments. Martin Luther's greatest achievement, the author says, "was his uncompromising emphasis on the promise of the gospel that has been given to us so freely."

The book "Suzy" introduces modern readers to the story of Susanna Spurgeon. Ray Rhodes Jr. explores her life, showing that she was not only the wife of the most famous London preacher, but also a woman who gave everything she had to serve the Lord. "Suzy" is an inspiring and encouraging story about a truly extraordinary woman's faith.

Millions of people have read Timothy Keller's books and listened to his sermons. But what people and events shaped his thinking and nurtured his spiritual growth? Access to Keller's personal writings and sermons, and exclusive conversations with his family and longtime friends, have allowed Collin Hansen to gain a deep understanding of one of the most influential church leaders of the 21st century.

Little has changed since Jesus gathered dust on the soles of His sandals on Palestinian soil. He is still talked about in barbershops and corner cafes. He is still the subject of debate for and against. He arouses our curiosity, fires our imagination, and even provokes our anger.

Who is He really? He is not a politician, but He still changes nations. He is not a social activist, but His figure and teachings have generated the establishment and operation of countless hospitals, orphanages, shelters, charitable institutions, etc. He is definitely not a pop star, but whose calendar is fuller? A psychotherapist? Hardly. But how many “Khitun-Bavtuns” has He gathered together again?! This peasant carpenter built Himself a Kingdom much larger than His earthly enemies could even imagine.

What do we think of Him? Please accept my deepest apologies in advance, for this book will not help answer that question. However, it can help answer the question: What does He think of us?

The Messiah Chronicle is a comprehensive and accurate resource that brings together all four Gospels into a single chronological narrative. The reader is given a detailed look at the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus—a view not available when reading each Gospel individually. Written using the Harmony of the Gospels translated by Thomas and Gundry by the International Bible Society, The Messiah Chronicle includes a very useful subject index and a handy table of contents for quickly finding Bible passages. This is a must-have resource for every student and teacher of God’s Word.