In his own day the dominant personality of the Western Church, Augustine of Hippo today stands as perhaps the greatest thinker of Christian antiquity, and his "Confessions" is one of the great works of Western literature. In this intensely personal narrative, Augustine relates his rare ascent from a humble Algerian farm to the edge of the corridors of power at the imperial court in Milan, his s…
In the history of Western music, J. S. Bach is unsurpassed in mastery of technique and profundity of thought. He was also a devout Lutheran with a broad knowledge of Scripture and theology. Given Bach's combination of musical prowess, personal devotion, and theological depth, it is not surprising that his music stands unexcelled among artistic expressions of the Christian faith. With the passag…
Confessions is one of the most moving diaries ever recorded of a man's journey to the fountain of God's grace. Writing as a sinner, not a saint, Augustine shares his innermost thoughts and conversion experiences and wrestles with the spiritual questions that have stirred the hearts of the thoughtful since time began. Starting with his childhood in Numidia, through his youth and early adulthood …
John Calvin's name evokes powerful images, most of them negative. In the minds of many, he is perceived as an ivory-tower theologian who was harsh and unreasonable, the driving force behind a dangerous theological system. In this volume, Burk Parsons and eighteen other leading Reformed pastors and scholars authoritatively reveal the truth about Calvin and his teaching - that he was humble, cari…
Dr. John Song was born in Fukien, China, in 1901. He died at the age of forty-two. His active ministry was limited to just fifteen years, yet he had an unprecedented impact on the Church in China and South-east Asia. Through his ministry tens of thousands were converted. Churches experienced revival. And thousands of Christians were challenged in their commitment to Christ. The late Leslie T. L…
In this very readable biography, a noted scholar traces Erasmus's youth, his years as an itinerant scholar, sojourns in England, France, Switzerland, and Italy, friendship with Sir Thomas More, and disputes with Martin Luther. The author also probes Erasmus's mind and character and discusses his writings.
Ten autobiographical accounts, written between 1737 and 1745.
This work contributes to an understanding of Van Til and his apologetic insights by placing him within the context of twentieth century developments in North American Reformed theology, including the formation of Westminster Seminary and the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, the rise of neo-evangelicalism, and American reception of Karl Barth. The book includes extensive research from published sou…
Anthony Trollope, author of more than fifty books, including Barchester Towers, The Warden, and The Last Chronicle of Barset, was one of the most prolific and brilliant novelists of the Victorian Era. James Pope-Hennessy, biographer of Queen Mary - and the grandson of an Irish member of Parliament widely believed to have been the prototype fot he hero of Trollope's novel Phineas Finn - has writ…