Only the finest books about Church History and the work of God throughout the ages, through His people. These book are outstanding for homeschoolers, family reading, or for Mom and Dad's own enrichment!

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Heroes by Iain H. Murray $28.00 | Hardcover | 320 pages | Banner of Truth OUR PRICE: $25.00 The Bible no more knows a separate class of heroes than it does of saints. Because of Jesus Christ, every Christian is extraordinary and attains to glory. Yet grace so shines in some (as in the portraits of Hebrews 11), that it lightens the path of many. As A.W. Tozer wrote, 'Next to the Holy Scriptures, the greatest aid to the life of faith may be Christian biographies.' Iain Murray has already written on a number of Christians he especially admires. A few of them return to these pages, but with focus on their thought - George Whitefield on Christian unity, for example. Most space, however, is given to little-known figures, including Robert Kalley and William Hewitson who shared in 'the greatest happening in modern missions', and to Charles and Mary Colcock Jones who took much-loved slaves with them to heaven. There is much new research in these pages, and reminders of how much is missed by those who fail to read of the work of God in history. Christians who know what Christ did yesterday are energized to trust and serve him today. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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Martin Luther: A Guided Tour of His Life and Thought by Stephen Nichols $13.99 | Paperback | 240 pages | P & R Publications OUR PRICE: $11.50 "For half a century, Bainton's 'Here I Stand' has been the best introduction to Luther. Stephen Nichol's engaging volume is in many ways better than Bainton's for this purpose. It deserves to be widely read." ~ J.I. Packer "A marvelous mixture of biography, history, theology and anecdote. If you don't feel the heartbeat of the Reformation in these pages, check your pulse!" ~ Sinclair Ferguson Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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Statesman And Saint: The Principled Politics Of William Wilberforce by David Vaughan $16.95 | Hardcover | 340 pages | Cumberland House OUR PRICE: $13.75 "God has set before me two great objects: the abolition of the slave trade and the reformation of manners." These passionate words penned by William Wilberforce in 1787 marked the beginning of his life-long crusade as a Christian statesman and philanthropist. Under his leadership parliamentary and prison reforms were championed, the Church Missionary Society was founded, the British and Foreign Bible Society was established, and countless charitable efforts were made. For forty years he crusaded against slavery in the face of much opposition, and his entire life was dedicated to the improvement of the lives of his fellow Englishmen. The author examines the sterling character of this noble man. (note: further interest - visit www.blackpuritan.com) Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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The 100 Most Important Events in Church History by A. Kenneth Curtis, J. Stephen Lang & Randy Peterson $16.99 | Paperback | 208 pages | Baker Book House OUR PRICE: $13.50 Useful articles on major events from Johann Guttenberg's first printed Bible (1456), Martin Luther posting the 95 theses (1517), Nero's burning of Rome, the conversion of Constantine, Adoniram & Ann Judson departing for India, William Booth founding the Salvation Army (1865), Billy Graham's Los Angeles Crusade (1949), Great Awakening under Jonathan Edwards (1735), and many more. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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2000 Years of Christ's Power ~ Part 1: The Age of the Early Church Fathers by N.R. Needham $24.99 | Paperback | 400 pages | Grace Publications OUR PRICE: $19.50 NOT PRESENTLY AVAILABLE - TEMPORARILY OUT OF PRINT: NOVEMBER 2008 Most certainly, one of the most enjoyable and readable surveys of the early church that a family could possibly read! Dr. Needham's goal for this series is to strike the much-needed balance between accessibility for the non-specialist, and scholarly integrity. In this first volume, he accomplishes this task admirably, and both the interested layman, and more advanced student can profit from this text. Dr. Needham's treatment of the many complex theological debates that shaped the early church is both clear and concise, and his exposition of the worship and practice of the early church is both fascinating and refreshing. Each chapter ends with a section of carefully selected primary source materials, which provide the reader some exposure to the writings of the figures discussed in the preceding chapter. Includes a variety of simple maps and a dozen illustrations. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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2000 Years of Christ's Power ~ Part 2: The Middle Ages by N.R. Needham $24.99 | Paperback | 460 pages | Grace Publications OUR PRICE: $19.50 British scholar of Edinburgh N.R. Needham has done a superb job, in his 4-book series (3 released so far) of giving his readers what we might call the "big picture" of Church History. Without lingering long at any time period, he succeeds in explaining the major characters, issues, and events that shaped the history of the Christian church -- in enough detail to leave his readers with a good idea of how it all fits together on a time-line and to arouse a taste for further study in specifics! Volume 1 covered the period of the Church Fathers; this 2nd volume covers the Middle Ages (including the foundation and early character of Islam); the 3rd volume covers the Reformation period; and the 4th will cover the Post-reformation up to our Modern age. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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2000 Years of Christ's Power ~ Part 3: Renaissance and Reformation by N.R. Needham $27.95 | Paperback | 496 pages | Grace Publications OUR PRICE: $22.50 In his 3rd volume, Needham picks up where he left off and continues his masterpiece on church history. It is simply not possible for any historian to be exhaustive, but Needham still manages to cover the great men and events in more detail than one would expect, all while keeping things in their historical context. Most importantly, he is skillful at writing captivatingly interesting history! Needham is a delight to read and both encourages and excites us about the powerful hand which Christ has wielded - and can again - in history. One of his book's most useful and uniquely enjoyable contributions is, the material he places at the end of each chapter, providing the primary sources about which he has just written. These brief glimpses of the writings of the great pastors, humanists, heretics, and theologians help the history come alive to modern readers, most of whom have never interacted with these great works before. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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70 Great Christians: The Story of the Christian Church by Geoffrey Hanks $17.99 | Paperback | 342 pages | Christian Focus OUR PRICE: $15.00 From the first century to the present, Christians have been changing the world! In this fascinating account of the lives of 70 Christians, you'll discover how belief in Jesus inspired ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things. From Paul to Martin Luther, Elizabeth Fry to Corrie ten Boom, you'll be moved by their courage and strengthened in your own spiritual journey. Includes plenty of pictures, maps, and charts. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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A History of the Baptists by Robert Torbet $25.00 | Hardcover | 585 pages | Judson Press OUR PRICE: $19.50 Widely accepted as a standard reference work in Baptist history. No Baptist pastor's bookshelf, no church or seminary library, is complete without it. Since original publication in 1950, several new editions followed, adding findings through the 1970's. An outstanding overview not only of the history of Baptists, but the development of the ‘Baptist Distinctives’ which set Baptists apart from other evangelical denominations. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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Adams' Syn-Chronological Chart and Map of History by Sebastian Adams $41.99 | Hardcover | 21 pages | New Leaf Press OUR PRICE: $27.50 A comprehensive, beautiful chart and resource of world history is still priced only a little above half price. This is a vintage reproduction of Sebastian Adams' famous illustrated time-line of world history. Huge 13" x 28" size! First published in 1871. The foldout, 21-panel chart features detailed, full-color drawings of various stages of history, from Adam and Eve to the late 19th century, with handwritten commentary throughout. Perfect for educational settings or Sunday School walls. Follows James Ussher's time-line from his famed book, The Annals of the World, which was the inspiration for Adams' monumental work on this chart. Your purchase also includes the 64 page descriptive key-book, which was originally published along with the chart as an interpretive aid to it. This thorough and fascinating key is a guide for how to use the time-line for teaching, as it expands upon the different nations and cultures covered in it. A great added resource which helps you get the most out of it, in classroom, church, or educational settings. Click on "details" (below) for much more information about this marvelous historical find. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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Amazing Grace: Evangelicalism in Australia, Britain, Canada and the United States by George Rawlyk and Mark Noll $17.99 | Paperback | 429 pages | Baker Book House OUR PRICE: $10.00 1 copy on clearance. "Taken as a group, these essays make quite an impact in giving a reader a sense of the worldwide dimensions of the evangelical movement." - George Marsden. Amazing Grace shows that churches sharing many doctrinal and practical beliefs and the same confidence in the authority of Scripture may still look, act and express their faith quite differently. Essays prepared as papers to read before the Institute for the Study of American Evangelicals. Click on "details" below for the list of contributing writers to this work. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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Annals of the World by James Ussher $69.99 | Hardcover | 960 pages | Master Books OUR PRICE: $59.00 In 1650, James Ussher set out to write a history of the world, from creation to A.D. 70. From his labors and extensive travels of the world to research original documents, came this most comprehensive volume, first published in Latin, then in English. The entire text of this masterpiece has been updated from 17th century English to modern vernacular. Provides a Biblical worldview of world history up to the time of Christ. Includes fully-searchable timeline reference CD-ROM, with many charts and graphs as well. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity: See Also: Annals of the World - large Paperback edition - James Ussher $29.00 | Paperback | 960 pages $34.99 retail, but only $29 here at Grace and Truth Books! Large (8.5" x 11") paperback edition of the above book. Quantity:

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Augustine: A Mother's Son by Dolina MacCuish $6.99 | Paperback | 160 pages | Christian Focus Publications OUR PRICE: $5.50 We know that the influence of a mother on her son can be of great importance. Augustine of Hippo (354-430) has been described by some as the greatest of the Church Fathers. Many of the writings of this man of North Africa have influenced almost every sphere of Western thought. Yet if it wasn't for the faithful witness of his mother Monica, Augustine may have remained the smart-aleck, middle-class playboy that he was, and we would never have seen the rise of this giant of church history. Author Dolina MacCuish has traced the influences on Augustine's life and tells the fascinating story was humbled to accept the faith he was taught in childhood, after living a debauched life in Rome and Milan. See more in "details" below. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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Autobiography of George Muller, or, A Million and a Half in Answer to Prayer by George Muller $34.95 | Hardcover | 736 pages | Westminster Literature Resources OUR PRICE: $24.50 "George Muller has for years been a pacesetter for me in prayer. His Autobiography is a veritable orchard of faith-building fruit. I have found Muller's way absolutely crucial in my own life: to be with the Lord before I am with anyone else and let Him speak to me first." ~ John Piper. This volume is the only complete edition of Mueller's biography in print today, covering some of the most remarkable episodes in the history of the Christian church, as a man with a burden for spreading the gospel through orphanage work received one and a half million pounds (British) of support without ever issuing an appeal, and whose work took care of over 10,000 children. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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Back to Basics: Rediscovering the Richness of the Reformed Faith by David G. Hagopian, general editor $15.99 | Paperback | 319 pages | P & R Publishing OUR PRICE: $12.50 Covers: Conversion, The Covenant, The Church and The Christian Life. Each chapter has study questions to help the reader gain a deeper understanding. Foreword by RC Sproul. Doug Wilson, Doug Jones, Roger Wagner and David Hagopian have put together a well-rounded presentation of the Reformed Faith. Many Reformed authors simply whine about the condition of the church today. In contrast, these authors offer helpful direction and pastoral wisdom to encourage the student of Scripture. Each message is an example of compassion. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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Beyond Amazing Grace by J. Todd Murray $17.99 | Paperback | 278 pages | Evangelical Press OUR PRICE: $13.50 No one who knew young John Newton would ever have dreamed that this teen rebel, profane sailor, and slave-trader would one day write the hymn ‘Amazing Grace’. The story of how such a notorious sinner was converted to Christ and went on to become a pastor and Christian leader in 18th-century England is simply astounding. Todd Murray's book makes Newton’s gentle pastoral wisdom available to a new generation of readers. 'While Newton is known primarily as author of the Hymn, “Amazing Grace” he was actually a very competent physician of the soul, both in diagnosing its ills and providing the Scriptural remedy. Unfortunately our current Christian public has benefited little from the work of this amazing man. Now Todd Murray has done us an outstanding favor by making available to us both the writings and the hymns of Newton. I highly commend this book and look forward to reading it many times.' — Jerry Bridges, author, The Pursuit of Holiness Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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