Best Christian Old Testament Biographies

For the many Christians who have experienced pain, loss, and heartache at the hands of other believers, this compelling story offers comfort, healing, and hope. He has written biblical fiction covering nearly the entire Bible, with titles that include the following: The Beginning, The Escape, The Birth, The Divine Romance, The Triumph, Revolution, The Silas Diary, The Titus Diary, The Timothy Diary, The Priscilla Diary, The Gaius Diary, and The Return.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I would like a life filled with breakthroughs, victories and peace but apparently the Man Upstairs has other plans....to which I'll submit."
"Good book that helps understand Godly leadership as reflected in the relationship between Saul, David and Absalom."
"This book challenges you and makes you think!"
"love this book could not put it down.. completely finished it in 2 days...very mind opening...makes you ask questions."
"All three tales are both inspiring, pondering, humbling, and if you allow them, life-changing."
"I really like Edwards expression of the biblical events surrounding these three kings of Israel."
"I love the way the characters are developed."
"One of the greatest books of all times."

Elijah: A Man of Heroism and Humility is the fifth volume in the best-selling Great Lives from God's Word series by Charles Swindoll. Exploring the depths of Elijah's fascinating life as a prophet of God, Swindoll does not gloss over his human weaknesses; rather, he presents an honest picture of this ordinary man who God transformed into His personal spokesman to confront idolatry and evil in the ancient world. In a world that has lost its way, due in part to the lack of balanced, godly leadership, we are more than ever in need of a few Elijah-like men and women who are not afraid to live courageously among their peers as they walk humbly with their God. He currently pastors Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas, and serves as the chancellor of Dallas Theological Seminary.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Elijah is a great man of faith and this is a fantastic book about his work and faith."
"I love Swindoll's books, just like I love his teaching."
"The Lord instructs Elijah to go back to Samaria where he must prove The Lord is God. The book itself is very informative but there is A LOT of unnecessary information that drags the book along."
"Dr. Swindoll is a gifted orator, scholar and writer."
"Wonderful book and wonderful story."
"Once again Pastor Charles writes in ways that I can apply in my weirdly worldly life."
"Love, love, love it!"

Pastor Steven Furtick draws on the biblical story of Elisha to give you the confidence to know that nothing is impossible with God, the clarity to see the next step He’s calling you to take, and the courage to do anything He tells you to do . In Greater, Pastor Steven Furtick draws on the biblical story of Elisha to empower you to: • Take a God-given dream from idea to reality. • Stretch your limited resources and abilities in ways you never thought possible. • Replace the images of yourself that keep you feeling stuck in the past. • Make a significant impact with your life starting today, rather than making endless plans for tomorrow that you never get around to. If you’re tired of being ordinary, it’s time to dream bigger. “If you ever felt like you were meant for more yet have settled for less in life, then Steven Furtick’s new book, Greater, is for you! Its proven biblical insights and practical applications will put you on your path to the greater life.” —Kerry Shook, senior pastor of Woodlands Church, Houston, TX, and coauthor of the New York Times best-selling One Month to Live and the national bestseller Love at Last Sight “Most people crave more out of life and sense there is a greater reason for our existence. Pastor Steven’s new book, Greater, is the perfect book to stir your faith, build your spiritual confidence, and inspire you toward the unique calling for your life. In his new book Greater, you will learn how to embrace God’s present plan for your greater calling and purpose.” —Christine Caine, director of Equip and Empower and founder of the A21 Campaign “ Greater is about walking in God’s higher purpose for your life. Whether that’s as a teacher, preacher, leader, parent, musician, artist, engineer, or entrepreneur, Steven Furtick will show you how to let go of your fears and embrace your greater purpose in God.” —Israel Houghton, Grammy Award–winning recording artist and worship leader of Lakewood Church, Houston, TX “People today are bored, depressed, and confused because they have settled for ‘good enough.’ But ‘good enough’ is keeping us from living the life that God has called us to. “Some of us wear ourselves out trying to achieve ‘greatness.’ Others of us miss our calling and settle for ‘good enough.’ In Greater, Steven Furtick shows us the surefooted path to the Greater life.” —Mark Batterson, lead pastor of National Community Church, Washington, DC, and author of Primal and In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day. Greater will take you to a whole new level and invite you to experience the power of God every day.” —Jack Graham, senior pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church, Dallas, TX, and author of Powering Up. But in Greater, Steven Furtick shows that God’s ‘greater’ for our lives is as far away as our first step of obedience.” —Ed Young, senior pastor of Fellowship Church, Dallas, TX, and author of Outrageous, Contagious Joy. He’s challenging me to be greater—and the good news is that all I have to do is think big and start small.” —Tim Sanders, author of Today We Are Rich and CEO of Net Minds “My friend Steven Furtick calls us to a faith-filled life of trusting and believing God for greater lives than the ones we are living now.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I have seen the Pastor’s ministry on tv, and for me, the passionate (aka yelling) sermons are hard to endure - this book is nothing like that."
"I knew God was speaking directly to me through Pastor Furtick's book Greater. If you hear what the author is saying with spiritual ears you will decide to be a greater child of God by allowing God to work through you in a much more meaningful way rather than just serving as usual."
"I cannot put this book down!"
"I am not done reading this book, but it is so deep."
"This book truly ignites a fire inside you to trust God with all things in your life and to continue to dream and dream big!"
"Should be a classic."
"Furtick's candor about his own life & struggles make you feel instantly understood and encouraged, while his audacious faith ignites fresh hope and possibility in you."
"No matter what your current reality looks like, if you burn your plows and let God's Holy Spirit take the lead, you will find God created you to do greater things than you can imagine."
Best Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) Biographies

For the many Christians who have experienced pain, loss, and heartache at the hands of other believers, this compelling story offers comfort, healing, and hope. He has written biblical fiction covering nearly the entire Bible, with titles that include the following: The Beginning, The Escape, The Birth, The Divine Romance, The Triumph, Revolution, The Silas Diary, The Titus Diary, The Timothy Diary, The Priscilla Diary, The Gaius Diary, and The Return.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I would like a life filled with breakthroughs, victories and peace but apparently the Man Upstairs has other plans....to which I'll submit."
"Good book that helps understand Godly leadership as reflected in the relationship between Saul, David and Absalom."
"This book challenges you and makes you think!"
"love this book could not put it down.. completely finished it in 2 days...very mind opening...makes you ask questions."
"All three tales are both inspiring, pondering, humbling, and if you allow them, life-changing."
"I really like Edwards expression of the biblical events surrounding these three kings of Israel."
"I love the way the characters are developed."
"One of the greatest books of all times."
Best Christian New Testament Biographies

The Acclaimed, Authentic Biography of the Early Church's Greatest Evangelist--the. Apostle Paul. John Pollock is one of today's preeminent Christian biographers.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Amazing, inspiring book that brings the historical times and the real St. Paul (as well as Jesus and his Apostles/disciples) back to life."
"This is the best book to date that I have read about the Apostle Paul."
"Just finishing the book, much history of Paul's life and what it was like is detailed here."
"A wonderful book explaining more about St. Paul than I ever knew before."
"There were a number of times as I progressed through this book where I became hungry for the authors citation Information."
"It gives us a look at what Paul was like and what he was feeling as he was traveling across Macedonia preaching the story of Jesus Christ and salvation."
"Another perspective on the life of the Apostle Paul, which is well written."
"This author has used all the Scriptures about Paul and written by Paul to form the basis for this biography."
Best Christian Papacy

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Eric Metaxas comes a brilliant and inspiring biography of the most influential man in modern history, Martin Luther, in time for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. On All Hallow’s Eve in 1517, a young monk named Martin Luther posted a document he hoped would spark an academic debate, but that instead ignited a conflagration that would forever destroy the world he knew. A beautifully balanced separation of fact from fiction.” —Hugh Hewitt “If you had to make a list of five people who shaped the modern West, Martin Luther would be on it. With a light and rapid touch that nonetheless is capable of conveying deep truths and insights, Metaxas deftly blends these many elements into a narrative that reads as compellingly as a novel. I imagine that Luther himself—not an easy man to please—would be deeply impressed by this master portraiture.” —Mark Helprin, bestselling author of Winter’s Tale and A Soldier of the Great War. With his customary verve and elegance, profound reverence, and biting wit, Metaxas’s Martin Luther is an education in the meaning of man’s relation to God. Gerald L. Schroeder, lecturer and teacher at College of Jewish Studies Aish HaTorah’s Discovery Seminar “This massive but eminently readable biography of Luther deserves no less an adjective than ‘formidable.’ Eric Metaxas is to religious biographers what Pixar is to cartoons.” —Peter Kreeft, author of Catholics and Protestants: What Can We Learn from Each Other? “If you wish to know why Martin Luther is remembered as one of the most consequential figures in history, and why Eric Metaxas has emerged as one of the most prominent storytellers of our generation, you’ll find the answers in this book. Eric’s skill as a writer and biographer are on full display here, even as he corrects the myths and secures the history of a monk who changed the world.” —John Stonestreet, president of the Chuck Colson Center for Christian Worldview. “A biography designed to peel back the myths and reveal Luther as the fascinating and influential man he was . the author’s fast-paced style and attention to interesting details sets this 450-page book apart.” —Institute for Faith, Work & Economics “Turns some centuries-long legends upside down.” —The Blaze “A masterful portrait of a seminal figure.” — Booklist (starred review) “A meaty autobiography of the Reformation leader. Bold, fast-paced, and magisterial like its hero, yet always stylish and witty like its author, this account blows the cobwebs off long-settled expectations, and helps us to understand the man who shook the medieval world and helped to shape the modern world.” —Os Guinness, author of Impossible People “When Martin Luther made it possible to read the Bible for yourself, he did more than anyone else to create the future. Read this book for yourself to understand the story we’re all still living through.” —Peter Thiel, cofounder of PayPal, entrepreneur, and author of Zero to One “Eric Metaxas has blessed us with yet another indispensable biography. With his customary verve and elegance, profound reverence, and biting wit, Metaxas’s Martin Luther is an education in the meaning of man’s relation to God. Gerald L. Schroeder, lecturer and teacher at College of Jewish Studies Aish HaTorah’s Discovery Seminar “This massive but eminently readable biography of Luther deserves no less an adjective than ‘formidable.’ Eric Metaxas is to religious biographers what Pixar is to cartoons.” —Peter Kreeft, author of Catholics and Protestants: What Can We Learn from Each Other? A tour de force.” —Johnnie Moore, Jr., founder of The Kairos Company “If you wish to know why Martin Luther is remembered as one of the most consequential figures in history, and why Eric Metaxas has emerged as one of the most prominent storytellers of our generation, you’ll find the answers in this book. Eric’s skill as a writer and biographer are on full display here, even as he corrects the myths and secures the history of a monk who changed the world.” —John Stonestreet, president of the Chuck Colson Center for Christian Worldview.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"He starts off perfectly, explaining how MLK, Jr. got his name, which basically leaves no doubt -- this is important to all of us. Not to ruin the surprise, but key information literally "unearthed" in 2008. So yes, Metaxas adds new information to a well told 500 year old story, and it is really worth examining. But here's the best part about Metaxas' biography -- he makes sure God gets the glory. Metaxas pulls out the pieces of Luther's life that show how God was always part of the story. I heard that earnest but lighthearted Metaxas voice delivering several lines, and it struck me as very humorous."
"For most of my life I worked in the Printing profession so I was glad to see the Eric gave the invention of the printing press it's proper due in why Martin Luther's reforms work where other before him fell short. I personally rank him 2nd to Johann Gutenburg who moveable type combined with the Printing Press was the Reformation and the biggest event of the last millennium. The fact that this Monk could not be killed like nearly everyone else who dare question Catholic dogma of the time is in fact a GREAT story!"
"I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in church history and those of you that don’t really know how Martin changed the world."
Best Christian Saints & Sainthood

In Accidental Saints, New York Times best-selling author Nadia Bolz-Weber invites readers into a surprising encounter with what she calls “a religious but not-so-spiritual life.” Tattooed, angry and profane, this former standup comic turned pastor stubbornly, sometimes hilariously, resists the God she feels called to serve. “Unflinchingly honest (and funny)…You don't have to be religious to get something out of this book.” -NPR’s “Best Books of 2015” "Compulsively readable… [Bolz-Weber's] love for God and for humankind shines through on every page.” - Publishers Weekly "[Bolz-Weber] is one of the most important Christian voices around -- not because she has come up with some catchy, easy new way to do faith, but because when talks about the destructive power of sin, as well as redemption and grace, she knows of what she speaks." [Bolz-Weber's] voice communicates the scandal of the Christ and the sacraments of his church with more force and vitality than most writers can hope to summon." "If Saint Augustine were to return to life and live among us now, he would be Bolz-Weber; and if his Confessions were to be written in 21st century rhetoric and style, they would be this book. In just a few lines of description and dialog, Nadia Bolz-Weber manages to capture all that is beautiful and maddening and frightening about our shared humanity, including her own inconsistencies and struggles as a Jesus-loving sinner-saint. I couldn’t put this book down.” -Tullian Tchividjian, author of One Way Love: Inexhaustible Grace for an Exhausted World and founder of LIBERATE. "Nadia Bolz-Weber's new book is even tougher, sharper and sweeter than Pastrix: in painfully honest stories, she pulls back the curtains of religious life to show how church—the actual, living body of God—is created among us. Honest and funny, deep and insightful, Accidental Saints disarmed me and then, right when I was vulnerable, Nadia's words snuck right in to mess with me."
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Pastor Nadia admits how early in her tenure at her church she was taken aback by how many “socially awkward people”showed up at her church and how the church would never have a chance if these were the people who showed up. I have been so frustrated at times at my parish (I am Catholic) while listening yet again to one more homily at Church about how we are all brothers and sisters in Christ while there are people sitting alone and hurting in the pews all around me. I want a priest to acknowledge that life is hard and people struggle and loneliness and pain are part of this world and there is a good chance there is someone in the pew near me who can use my help and maybe I should tell one of these people we are brothers and sisters in Christ and I want to help."
"I googled the pastor, Nadia Bolz - Weber, before I chose the book and when I saw her tattoos and muscles, I thought this was going to be a book that was kind of like the churches I sometimes see where they play hard rock music and that kind of thing (not that there's anything wrong with those, it's just what I thought.). So, this book for me is kind of the opposite of what I think of as church, where everyone is dressed nicely and have so many good things happening to them all the time they are always saying how blessed they are. The book is made up of several short stories and then at the back, there is a question section where you can ask yourself how some of the things in the book relate to you. This book was great and I look forward to reading her previous book and anything she writes in the future."
"Achieves what a great deal of books on ecclesiology and spiritual memoir never do in perceiving the messy sweat and blood way that the beauty of God grasps humanity."
"Appropriate for pastors, ministers, and church members."
"I'm not a Christian but her heart-felt honesty speaks deeply to me."
"Nadia Bolz-Weber understands what Christianity is really about."