Call number
Publication
Crossway Books (2018), 816 pages
Description
In this book, John Piper explores the lives of 21 leaders from church history, offering a close look at their perseverance amidst opposition, weakness, and suffering--inspiring readers toward a life of Christ-exalting courage, passion, and joy.
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
816 p.; 6.25 inches
ISBN
1433562529 / 9781433562525
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Contents
Preface
Book 1: The Legacy of Sovereign Joy
Augustine
Martin Luther
John Calvin
Book 2: The Hidden Smile of God
John Bunyan
William Cowper
David Brainerd
Book 3: The Roots of Endurance
John Newton
Charles Simeon
William Wilberforce
Book 4: Contending for Our All
Athanasius
John Owen
J. Gresham Machen
Book 5: Filling Up the Afflictions of Christ
William Tyndale
John Paton
Adoniram Judson
Book 6: Seeing Beauty and Saying Beautifully
George Herbert
George Whitefield
C. S. Lewis
Book 7: A Camaraderie of Confidence
Charles Spurgeon
George Müller
Hudson Taylor
Preface
Book 1: The Legacy of Sovereign Joy
Augustine
Martin Luther
John Calvin
Book 2: The Hidden Smile of God
John Bunyan
William Cowper
David Brainerd
Book 3: The Roots of Endurance
John Newton
Charles Simeon
William Wilberforce
Book 4: Contending for Our All
Athanasius
John Owen
J. Gresham Machen
Book 5: Filling Up the Afflictions of Christ
William Tyndale
John Paton
Adoniram Judson
Book 6: Seeing Beauty and Saying Beautifully
George Herbert
George Whitefield
C. S. Lewis
Book 7: A Camaraderie of Confidence
Charles Spurgeon
George Müller
Hudson Taylor