Throughout the biography readers gain a sense of why Green was such a polarizing figure : exceptional musical talent and radical simplicity of faith coupled with a sometimes scathingly critical spirit over what he saw as compromises to Christian holiness and the purity of the gospel. Keith’s widow Melody takes us from Green’s conversion to Jesus out of California’s hippie music scene through his rise as a Christian pop star and his tragic death at the age of 28, along with two of his children. No Compromise : The Life Story of Keith Green Melody Green Later remarrying and having ten more children, Paton remained on the islands, translating the Bible and sending out local people to preach the gospel, which eventually won a great hearing. Arriving from Scotland in 1858, he soon lost his wife and young son, but persevered in the work among the cannibals there. The incredible account of a missionary’s 30 years among the Pacific islanders of New Hebrides. What is less known about him is his pre-Christian reputation as a thief, as well as his later preaching tours which took him to forty-two countries. His autobiography tells of incredible ways in which, through insistent prayer, needs of the children under his care were met. Muller is known particularly as a helper of orphans in 19th century England, and as someone who never asked any person for monetary assistance. Autobiography of George Muller George Muller The latest edition has been updated in light of new discoveries of Augustinian texts. A masterful novel-like treatment of the North African’s interaction with the great theological controversies of his day, punctuated with vivid excerpts from his letters and sermons. Augustine of Hippo : A Biography Peter Brownīrown published his meticulous authoritative work on the West’s most famous theologian of antiquity at the age of 32, tracing Augustine’s intellectual journey through five periods of his life. Metaxas’ account, along with the highly-acclaimed film, brought Wilberforce’s little-known story to light. Amidst bitter opposition, Wilberforce won his fight to abolish British homeland slavery in 1807, and British colonial slavery in 1833. Wilberforce, born into luxury and privilege, experienced the “great change” of Christian conversion and resolved to spend his life confronting the moral and social problems of his country. This New York Times bestseller highlights the astounding accomplishments of Britain’s most famous 19th-century politician. Amazing Grace : William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery Eric Metaxas The following works were selected through informal polls and best-seller lists, and recount the stories of Christians drawn from all walks of life, including politicians, theologians, preachers, missionaries, athletes, and others. Readers have wanted to know about habits of the effective Christian in prayer, study, and outreach what their personal lives were like how they overcame adversity through faith in God and what adventures and miraculous deliveries they experienced. Christians of all ages have drawn spiritual strength and inspiration from biographies of the heroes of the faith.
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