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…
Amerika Serikat sebagai salah satu negara republik paling tua di dunia telah melahirkan pemimpin-pemimpin yang mempunyai reputasi tinggi dan sangat berpengaruh di masyarakat Internasional. Profil kepemimpinan dan proses demokratisasi yang berkembang sejak presiden pertama Amerika Serikat diyakini dapat membuka Cakrawala dan paradigma baru generasi muda sebagai calon pemimpin masa depan bangsa,…
Kehidupan Solomon Tong memang luar biasa. Banyak keajaiban yang dialami laki-laki yang namanya identik dengan musik klasik itu. Di waktu kecil misalnya, orangtua Solomon tidak bisa membelikan piano. Untuk bermain piano, ia melukis tuts-tuts piano pada sebilah papan, dan membunyikan suaranya dari mulut. Sekarang, Tuhan membalasnya dengan memberinya istri seorang guru piano. Solomon juga mempunya…
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…
Discover the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. As a boy, Neil visited an air show with his father and was captivated by the planes he saw there. This sparked his lifelong love of flying. He learned how to be a pilot before he could even drive! After a stint flying planes …