The Ten Greatest Revivals Ever

Biography by 
Elmer Towns – Douglas Porter

The ten greatest revivals ever is a conclusion of the collaboration between Elmer Towns and Douglas Porter. It is a fast-moving account of revivals that display the glory of God. Elmer and Douglas document divine interventions that have caused profound changes in culture and the Church throughout history. The book is a good reference for people obsessed with revival history and exploring God’s work in the world. The book accounts for the transformation of cities and countries in structured content for easy grasp. From Pentecost to Present, the authors rekindle the expectations of the faithful by narrating life-shaking experiences from the history when God touched the world. The authors encourage repentance for revival starts from within. This book evaluates the degree of influence of revivals so that it offers inspiration to its readers. The book is sympathetic to revival because it is written by people who are products of revival.

Life of John Bunyan

Biography by 
John Dunn

The 17th century Period of Revolution is filled with influential figures such as John Bunyan. Representing the concepts of sin and faith as natural aspects of the world, John presented the idea of life as a journey that has guided Christians in their quest for salvation worldwide. Modest beginnings, informal education and experiencing tragedy at an early age added to John’s journey dedicated to spiritual awakening. John told rich and symbolic stories that are not easy to digest. He penned down his allegory titled The Pilgrim’s Progress in prison. The book is a spiritual bibliography of a prolific writer who seeks not only his spiritual journey; he encourages others to start their own. 250 years after his death, John is lived by more than 60 poems and titles that he wrote during his lifetime. This book includes excerpts from The Pilgrim’s Progress with an introduction and notes on John’s life.

Smith Wigglesworth – The Complete story

Biography by 
Julian Wilson

This complete story is a biography that provides an intimate account of Smith’s life. Smith may not have founded any movements, authored books and has college by his name, yet very few people have influenced the world as he did, with his faith and healing ministry. Julian Wilson comprehensively documents a minister that delivered people from demonic possession and acted as an agent of revival in many countries. It is a frank account of the life of an Apostle of faith who saved multitudes worldwide through healing and his teachings. Smith was flexible in approach; he believed that illness was an attribute of demons, for which the cure was faith. Smith continued to minister till his death, employing the method of spiritual edification. He was a unique conundrum before the world; he prayed for the sick and declared himself the weakest man ever to stand on a stage and preach.

Paul the Traveler –Roman Citizen

Biography by 
W.M.Ramsey

Paul the Traveller and the Roman Citizen is among the most recognized historical and academic literature packed with meaningful arguments. The book offers multiple perspectives on Luke’s Act from the historical, geographical and political lens. The book examines Paul and his relation with time and space from a theological point of view. The book looks at Paul’s dual citizenship, his travelling patterns, regional boundaries that provide insight into Paul’s missionary logic and letters to various nations. The author sees Paul and Luke as men among men, implying canons of interpretation that he has learned from his teachers. Ramsay states affairs and records, leaning away from argument and controversy. This book is ideal for biblical scholars and students of Christian history as it keeps giving regardless of its age. The book is a remarkable masterpiece that allows its reader to consider further exploring it on their own by providing solid foundations.

Sermons on Several Occasions

Biography by 
John Wesley

In favor of God’s grace, mercy and bounty, John Wesley’s sermons preached the spectrum of God’s grace in our lives: from the dust under our feet to the end of all living souls. This book is a collection of several hundred sermons divided into five series, each presenting Christian practices and doctrines from the Bible. John Wesley’s knowledge covered many subjects, composing experiences of love, faith and death. Humbly and honestly, John Wesley sheds light on the truth for his readers that seek the meaning of grace and salvation by faith. Using sermons as a vital mode of communication and taking from the Angelical book of Homilies, John Wesley’s teachings are a valuable part of the Methodist Church in Great Britain. The book curates the theological ponderings of John Wesley on Christian perfection that captivate many modern congregations speaking on the nature of sanctification and their identity in God’s kingdom.

Life and Times of Jesus

Biography by 
Edersheim

” Alfred Edersheim’s “”The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah”” is a storehouse of information on the background of the New Testament. This classic work successfully portrays the streets, the marketplaces, the religious conflicts, the people, and the places of Jesus’ earthly ministry.

Edersheim divides his work into five sections, or books:
Book 1 “”The Preparation for the Gospel””
Introductory historical, religious, political, and cultural material based on the author’s extensive knowledge of Jewish lore and customs.
Book 2 “”From Bethlehem to Jordan””
The background of Herod and his reign, St. John the Baptist and his message, and the birth and baptism of Jesus.

Memoirs of Jonathon Edwards

Biography by 
Sereno Dwight

Memoirs of Jonathon Edwards;The life of Jonathan Edwards: Edwards (1703-1758) is by far the best known American theologian. After graduating from and teaching at Yale University, he began a very fruitful ministry at Northampton, MA. The church was the scene of the explosive revival of 1734, 35, and burned fiercely for God under Edwards for several years. Edwards then went to pastor the lowly Indians. But at last he was called to be the first president of Princeton University, where he served only 5 weeks, dying of smallpox.

The Life of John Knox

Biography by 
Thomas M’Crie

This book curates footnotes, papers, notes and letters written by John Knox, ranging from his ministry in Edinburg to his death in November 1572. Thomas M’Crie structures his comprehensive research on the education state Knox, his birth and prayers from unpublished sections and his liberation from his prison days. Considered a valuable artifact, the book is a commitment to the preservation of the life of John Knox, a Scottish reformer who played a major role in the progress of literature in Scotland in the sixteenth century. A priest, religious leader, theologian and writer, John utilized his knowledge on Reformed theology and Presbyterian polity in his interventions in the political events in Scotland to catalyze the Protestant Reformation. With original papers and all its imperfections that validate its authenticity, the book takes from John’s life to provide an elaborate sketch of the history of Reformation in Scotland in a holistic view.

Charles Finney Autobiography

Biography by 
Charles Finney

Charles Finney’s Autobiography is the inspiring story of how a man of humble origins became one of the nineteenth century’s most influential religious leaders. Drawing on his journals, Finney reflects on his spiritual journey, his struggles and successes as a revivalist and leader of the Second Great Awakening, and his commitment to the cause of abolition. His story also reveals his deep concern for social justice and his campaign to reform public opinion on the issue of slavery. This insightful autobiography offers insight into Finney’s accomplishments and thought processes. It provides a unique window into the life of one of the most important figures of the American religious revival.

A Moravian Church History

Biography by 
J.E Hutton

A Moravian Church History;Hutton’s History of the Moravian Church is a seminal examination of the Protestant denomination consisting of persecuted refugees from Moravia during the 18th century.