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We enjoy several series of biographies. Of course there are good individual ones too, but when you find a good series you know that you can probably trust future volumes to be something you'll enjoy.
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| Christian Biographical Sketches | Sower series | Christian Liberty Press series | Leaders in Action series |
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Biographic sketches of many who gave their lives for Christ, from the first century to the time of the Reformation. Written in the 16th century. Some versions have been updated and/or abridged. There are several at this link. |
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Trial and Triumph: Stories from Church History By Richard M. Hannula / Canon Press Christianity is a faith in love with history. ... We too often view Church history as the story of obscure aliens instead of the lives of brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers. |
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This is our top pick biography series for family reading or young readers. Biographies of heroic men and women and their "Christ-inspired pathways". Interesting and easy to understand. Great for family read-aloud or independent ages 9-14. This link will take you to a list of all in the series - currently 20-some books are available - with more to come. Here are most of the titles.
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Christian Liberty Press Biographies A series of biographies by various authors published by Christian Liberty Press. List of currently available:
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This series is our top pick series for older Youth and Adults. I can't get a direct link to the series, but here's the titles currently available.
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A Place to Stand: The Word of God In the Life of Martin Luther By Gene Edward Veith / Cumberland House Publishing The nearly five centuries that have passed since that trial still reverberate with his final declaration to those powerful dignitaries: "Here I Stand." This book focuses on that place where all of us must stand if we want to lead others to a better community, a better society, a better world. |
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For Kirk and Covenant: The Stalwart Courage of John Knox By Douglas Wilson / Cumberland House Publishing John Knox has long been known for his bold, courageous stand against the political and religious tyranny and corruption of medieval Scotland. A churchman, patriot, and freedom fighter, he rose to power and influence in Reformation Scotland. Probably best know for his frequent run-ins with Mary, queen of Scots, Knox's most important role was as the father of Scottish Presbyterianism. In this remarkably fresh look at Knox, Douglas Wilson explodes some of the myths surrounding him and draws relevant modern applications from his leadership in action, including his tenderness, love, and courage. |
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A Heart Promptly Offered: The Revolutionary Leadership of John Calvin By David Hall / Cumberland House Publishing A Heart Promptly Offered presents the basic story of Calvin's life, along with numerous excerpts from his own pen---writings from his letters, commentaries, and sermons. In addition to summarizing the main topics of Calvin's Institutes, it lays out his ground-breaking political theory, which is an unparalleled contribution to human freedom. In addition to glimpses into his personal life, it also includes much about his friendships, his struggles, and his literary interests. The result is a nontechnical volume that introduces the life, character, and legacy of John Calvin---one of the most significant figures in history. |
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Beyond Stateliest Marble: The Passionate Femininity of Anne Bradstreet By Douglas Wilson / Cumberland House Publishing As was true of the seventeenth-century Puritans, Anne Bradstreet was a colorful, lively, passionate, artful, and delightful person who took great relish in life and reveled in the earthly manifestations of beauty, goodness, and truth. A Puritan through and through, she imbibed from the deep wells of Puritan thought all her life. It was within that context and out of that milieu that she produced America's first great literary works. "Beyond Stateliest Marble" affords us a fascinating glimpse into the life and labors of a gifted poet and a startling reassessment of the Puritan world and its impact on the founding of America. |
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Glory and Honor: The Musical and Artistic Legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach By Gregory Wilbur / Cumberland House Publishing Surrounded by music as an orphaned child and resisting the influence of the Enlightenment as an adult, Bach wrote all of his magnificent music as a Christian---and inscribed his compositions "to the glory of God." This well-crafted biography reveals Bach's refusal to compromise his worship, academics, music, or his love of God's Word. 260 pages, hardcover from Cumberland. |
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Forgotten Founding Father: The Heroic Legacy of George Whitefield By Stephen Mansfield / Cumberland House Publishing George Whitfield was one of the most extraordinary men of his time. Known mostly in connection with the Great Awakening of the 1700s, he befriended men like Benjamin Franklin, converted men like Patrick Henry, and inspired men like George Washington. Many of the American colonists considered him the father of their revolution. "Forgotten Founding Father" is an incisive look at the qualities of leadership that made him such an effective and powerful figure in both England and America and left a legacy that continues to this day. |
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A Divine Light: The Spiritual Leadership of Jonathan Edwards By David Vaughan / Cumberland House Publishing Known mostly for his grand ideas on theology, Jonathan Edwards was one of the great thinkers during the era of the Great Awakening. His writings in metaphysics, ethics, and phychology proved a huge success along with the defense of Calvinism, and his Puritan heritage is still studied today by students of theology and philosophy. |
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Give Me Liberty: The Christian Patriotism of Patrick Henry By David Vaughan / Cumberland House Publishing Patrick Henry was one of Virginia's greatest sons and America's greatest heroes. Heralded as the "Trumpet of the Revolution," he not only captured the imagination of the masses but also commanded the reverence and respect of his contemporaries, men like Washington, Jefferson, and Madison. Historians speak of the "shot heard 'round the world." For more than two hundred years, the impassioned rhetoric of Patrick Henry-"I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!"- delivered in 1775 at the second Virginia Convention, has resounded in the hearts and minds of all who love freedom. Henry's life embodied the spirit of American courage and patriotism, a spirit that has inspired struggling peoples around the globe ever since. Give Me Liberty goes beyond the oratory and eloquence to portray this remarkable man, his family, his ideas, and his times as they actually were. |
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Apostle of Liberty The World-Changing Leadership of George Washington By Stephen McDowell / Cumberland House Publishing |
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Statesman and Saint: The Principled Politics of William Wilberforce By David Vaughan / Cumberland House Publishing This moving biography of Wilberforce tells the story of his religious conversion in 1784 and his rise to leadership of the Clapham Secta group of evangelicals active in political, philanthropic, and religious causes. Under his leadership, the "Saints," as they were called, championed parliamentary and prison reforms, missionary endeavors, Bible distribution, and a host of other charitable efforts and organizations. These causes included the Church Missionary Society (established in 1799) and the British and foreign Bible Society (founded in 1804). |
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All Things for Good: The Steadfast Fidelity of Stonewall Jackson By J. Steven Wilkins / Cumberland House Publishing All Things for Good is a thoughtful addition to the Leaders in Action series. In it J. Steven Wilkins challenges some of the myths that surround Stonewally Jackson and celebrates his devout Christian beliefs. |
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Call of Duty: The Sterling Nobility of Robert E. Lee By J. Steven Wilkins / Cumberland House Publishing Charles Bracelen Flood has said that the essence of Robert E. Lee "...was to be found not in what he said, but in what he did. There were dimensions to Lee, but his life was one long response to whatever struck him as being the call of duty." Duty to care for his mother-duty as a son, a student, a soldier, a husband and father, a general, and a mentor of students at both West Point and Washington College. Duty called to him at every point in his life. |
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Then Darkness Fled: The Liberating Wisdom of Booker T. Washington By Stephen Mansfield / Cumberland House Publishing During his life, Booker T. Washington was among the most celebrated educators, authors, and statesmen of his day. To many African Americans today, Washington points the way toward prosperity and sophistication. Today his spiritual and economic wisdom is being reclaimed as a proven path of racial advance, and his ideas are again gaining currency among upwardly mobile African Americans. In this brief volume, Stephen Mansfield reviews the course of Washington's life and highlights those principles and practices that undergirded the great educator's ability to empower all people to be the best they can be. |
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Carry a Big Stick: The Uncommon Heroism of Theodore Roosevelt By George Grant / Cumberland House Publishing Theodore Roosevelt stands out as one of the most exceptional leaders in American history. He was a devoted husband and father, a politician, a soldier, a war hero, a journalist, an editor, a cattle rancher, a scientist, an historian, a writer, an athlete, a hunter, and a diplomat. While the list of his exploits seems imposing, it was his passionate commitment to what he believed was right and good and true that was dynamically compelling -- even to those who opposed him. In this thought provoking look at his leadership in action, we see why he not only earned the respect and admiration of his contemporaries, but why, even today, he continues to capture our imagination. |
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Never Give In: The Extraordinary Character of Winston Churchill By Stephen Mansfield / Cumberland House Publishing According to Henry Kissinger, "Our age finds it difficult to come to grips with Churchill. The political leaders with whom we are familiar generally aspire to be superstars rather than heroes. The distinction is crucial. Supterstars strive for approbation; heroes walk alone. Superstars crave consensus; heroes define themselves by the judgment of a future they see it as their task to bring about. Superstars seek success in a technique for eliciting support; heroes pursue success as the outgrowth of their inner values." Winston Churchill was a hero. In this incisive look at his leadership in action we see what it was that enabled him to do what few others have ever accomplished in the long annals of history: stand for principal and prevail. 233 pages, hardcover. |
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Christian Heroes: Then and Now series There are several biographies in this series covering missionaries and other Christian leaders. The link will take you to a page with all the current titles. They are great for family read-together time or for upper elementary - jr. high to read on their own. Heroes of History series
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Hero Tales: A Family Treasury of True Stories from the Lives of Christian Heroes, Volume I By Dave & Neta Jackson / Bethany Drawn from the lives of fifteen key Christian heroes, Hero Tales is a beautifully illustrated treasury of forty-five exciting and educational readings designed to help foster Christian character qualities in families with elementary-age children. This inspiring collection presents a short biography and three true stories for each hero, including:
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Hero Tales: A Family Treasury of True Stories from the Lives of Christian Heroes, Volume II By Dave & Neta Jackson / Bethany These inspiring true tales and beautiful illustrations make up this powerful treasury, featuring forty-five stories from influential Christian heroes' lives. Excitement and adventure allow elementary-age children to learn valuable lessons of virtue through the lives of important historical figures. Loved by parents and children alike, Dave and Neta Jackson's newly repackaged collections include the lives of heroic Christians such as John Bunyan, Jim Elliot, Watchman Nee, Corrie Ten Boom, and many more. Each story ends with a Scripture verse and discussion questions. Recommended for ages 6 to 12. |
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Hero Tales: A Family Treasury of True Stories from the Lives of Christian Heroes, Volume III By Dave & Neta Jackson / Bethany These inspiring true tales and beautiful illustrations make up this powerful treasury, featuring forty-five stories from influential Christian heroes' lives. Excitement and adventure allow elementary-age children to learn valuable lessons of virtue through the lives of important historical figures. Loved by parents and children alike, Dave and Neta Jackson's newly repackaged collections include the lives of heroic Christians such as Lottie Moon, Luis Palau, Billy Graham, Mother Teresa, and many more. Each story ends with a Scripture verse and discussion questions. Recommended for ages 6 to 12. |
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Hero Tales: A Family Treasury of True Stories from the Lives of Christian Heroes, Volume IV By Dave & Neta Jackson / Bethany These inspiring true tales and beautiful illustrations make up this powerful treasury, featuring forty-five stories from influential Christian heroes' lives. Excitement and adventure allow elementary-age children to learn valuable lessons of virtue through the lives of important historical figures. Loved by parents and children alike, Dave and Neta Jackson's newly repackaged collections include the lives of heroic Christians.Each story ends with a Scripture verse and discussion questions. Ben Carson, John Harper, C.S. Lewis, John G. Paton and many more. Recommended for ages 6 to 12. |
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Hero Tales Volumes 1-3 By Dave & Neta Jackson / Bethany |
Hero Tales 4 Volumes By Dave & Neta Jackson / Bethany |
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Trailblazers series Trailblazers are a series of Christian historical fiction woven into the biography of a missionary or Christian leader. We have read and enjoyed many of these, but not all, especially the more recent and/or unknown "heroes". Here are the titles. Click here to see all the descriptions. Some are hard to find and may only be available from the authors (unless you find them used.) Trailblazer Books 1-5 Trailblazer Books 36-40 |
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