They Were Christians: The Inspiring Faith of Men and Women Who Changed the World

By Cristóbal Krusen

Book Overview

Little-known stories of faith behind twelve influential people of history in one inspiring volume

What do Abraham Lincoln, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Louis Pasteur, Frederick Douglass, Florence Nightingale, and John D. Rockefeller Sr. have in common? They all changed the world--and they were all Christians.

They Were Christians reveals the faith-filled motivations of these important world figures who made some of the most outstanding political, scientific, and humanitarian contributions in history. Discover the true stories behind

● the founding of the Red Cross
● the family crisis that drove America's favorite president to his knees
● the supernatural call that led a beautiful English socialite to save thousands of soldiers
● and more

The fascinating profiles of these faithful history makers will encourage, entertain, and inspire you to deepen your faith, pursue excellence in your vocation, and serve others.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801016576
• ISBN13: 9780801016578
• Release Date: May 2016
• Publisher: Baker Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Misleading

While the works of the people portrayed here are admirable, following general Christian principles does not make one a Christian.