Men of Character: Paul: Living for the Call of Christ

How do the principles Paul taught and practiced apply to the lives of Christians today? The newest title in the popular Men of Character series examines the powerful life and ministry of the apostle Paul and reveals how his shining example illuminates our Christian walk today. From his sudden conversion on the road of Damascus through his many years of molding the early church, the stories of P…

Men of Character: Jacob: Following God Without Looking Back

After his twin brother, Esau, sold his birthright to him for a bowl of soup, Jacob thought his life would be one of comfort and ease. Yet Jacob paid dearly for that deception and others as he tried for fulfill God's promise on his own, rather than having faith that God would fulfill them in His time, Jacob received a taste of his own bitter medicine as he was tricked into marrying Leah, the old…

Men of Character: Abraham: Holding Fast to the Will of God

Out of a sinful and pagan world, God called Abraham to leave everything and everyone he knew and travel to a land had never seen. Abraham stepped out in faith, yet he hesitated and delayed. Throughout his long life, it was only when Abraham fully yielded himself to the will of God, that God could fulfill His will through Abraham. Only his unconditional faith in God finally produced the son of p…

Men of Character: Elijah: Remaining Steadfast Through Uncertainty

Modern idols come in many forms: money, power, position, prestige. Elijah dedicated himself to destroying the idols of his day with deep conviction and unwavering tenacity that few have equalled since. His simple, straightforward prophecy to Ahab was that there would be no rain until the people destroyed their idols. Even though Elijah was a time fearful, lonely, and lacking in faith, he remai…

Men of Character: Moses: Freeing Yourself to Know God

Under the reign of a murderous pharaoh, Moses' parents were forced to trust God for the life of their child. Years later, Moses showed this same faith in leading the Israelites out of Egypt into the land God had promised them. Though there were many conflict in Moses' lifetime, he never allowed them to compromise his relationship with God. His submission to God and His law - regardless of the c…

The Legacy of William Carey: A Model for the Transformation of a Culture

He was an industrialist. An economist. A medical humanitarian. A media pioneer. An educator. A moral reformer. A botanist. And a Christian missionary. And he did more for the transformation of the Indian subcontinent in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries than any other individual before or since. Many know of William Carey. Some know about the specifics of his work and ministry. But few und…

Oral Roberts: An American Life

"This book may give you the best opportunity of deciding the truth about me and the ministry I hold so dear." — Oral Roberts "Among several biographies of Oral Roberts, the most recent, most accurate, and best documented is Oral Roberts: An American Life, an objective, impressive study... " — New York Review of Books "Oral Roberts: An American Life is more than the story of a well-kno…

Erasmus: His Life, Works, and Influence

Erasmus: His Life, Works, and Influence is a comprehensive introduction to Erasmus's life, works, and thoughts. It integrates the best scholarship of the past twenty years and will appeal to undergraduates in all areas of cultural history as well as Erasmus specialists.

Erasmus and the Age of Reformation

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.

Gathered for Power

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ISBN/ISSN

9780819211309 / 0819211303

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Softcover; 142 hlm.; 13.6 x 21.5 cm

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Call Number

283.092