Great Leaders of the Christian Church

by John D. Woodbridge

Book Overview

From the day Christ began His earthly ministry, He has used men and women, common and great, to spread the priceless story of His saving grace. Most of these received no earthly rewards. Many have... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802490514
• ISBN13: 9780802490513
• Release Date: January 1989
• Publisher: Moody Publishers
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Introduction to Christian Biographies

I read this book when I was in college, and I loved it. It really lit the fire for my passion for church history. You could see how God used flawed saints to do His will, guiding different personalities to do His work. The book is a must for those who are interested in the life of Christians throughout the church history. I recommend this book because: 1. It covers from Apostle Peter and Paul to Evangelist Billy Graham (the book covers 64 people). The book is not meant to be comprehensive work, but an introduction to their lives so that we can BEGIN to acquaint ourselves with them. And if you want to further study the individual(s), there is a "Further Reading" section at the end of the book. 2. It covers most influential "Christians" (the term is in quotes, because not all will agree whether they were really Christians or not) throughout church history. So the book includes: Roman Catholics and Protestants alike. However there is a limited treatment for Eastern Church Fathers (i.e., there is no coverage for Cappadocian Fathers). 3. The book is colorful and has many pictures to make the reading interesting and inspiring. It also has a helpful chart of "time line" for each person to show the glimpse of their life quickly. 4. The binding and pages are strong and solid. It is a quality work. Overall, this book is highly recommended for those who want to know those who influenced and shaped the church.