Famous for setting in motion the Protestant Reformation, Martin Luther is often lifted high as a hero or condemned as a rebel. But underneath it all, he was a man of flesh and blood, with a deep longing to live for God. This biography by respected Reformation scholar Herman Selderhuis captures Luther in his original context and follows him on his spiritual journey, from childhood through the Re…
"This is surely one of the freshest statements on discipleship I have read for many a year." Stephen Board, executive editor for David C. Cook Publishing Co. "Jerry Sittser shows the exciting adventure of responding to what God is doing in our lives, in his church and in history. In this book I found hope."-Leighton Ford, evangelist The Christian life is an adventure. Every aspect is f…
This book seeks to throw light on the reasons which have given rise to the superficial image of Spurgeon as a genial Victorian pulpiteer, a kind of grandfather of modern evangelicalism. Even before his death in 1892 newspapers and church leaders disputed over the features of his life which entitled him to fame. Not his 'narrow creed' but his 'genuine loving character' was most worthy of remembr…
This Companion, first published in 2000, provides a comprehensive view of Beethoven and his work. The first part of the book presents the composer as a private individual, as a professional, and at the work-place, discussing biographical problems, Beethoven's professional activities when not composing and his methods as a composer. In the heart of the book, individual chapters are devoted to al…
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…
The story of John Sung is simply the story of Holy Spirit Revival, not of the spurious ecumenical sort currently infecting churches around the world. John Sung unequivocally rebuked the tongue speakers, the liberals, modernists, apostates and ecumenist of this day. Were he alive today, he would not spare these false prophets the reproof of God's Word.
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…
PERNAHKAH Anda merasa kecewa Anda merasa terhadap gereja? Atau ditolak oleh gereja? Apa yang kemudian Anda lakukan? Meninggalkan gereja, meninggalkan Tuhan, menjadi pembelot, atau ...? Barangkali Anda kecewa terhadap pembimbing rohani Anda, sahabat Anda-yang menyatakan dirinya sebagai pengikut Kristus-tetapi sikap hidup mereka sendiri tidak mencerminkan Kristus? Philip Yancey pernah mengalam…
Ten autobiographical accounts, written between 1737 and 1745.