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THIS tells how once the King of Glory came from heaven to visit us here on earth and live amongst us; how He was born in Bethlehem and brought up in Nazareth; how He went about telling people of the Heavenly Kingdom, and doing good, ministering to the sick and the poor; how He was misunderstood, and disliked, and even hated, till at last they took Him in Jerusalem and nailed Him to a cross so that He died; and how, after that, He came to life again, and went back into heaven, promising to return. (Summary from the Preface of When the King Came)

This classic text gives a broad overview of the early Christian church, how it was formed, and how it dealt with the Roman empire, which was at first hostile to Christianity, and then under Constantine the Great how it came to embrace the new faith. The author, George Hodges, also examines the many heresies that beset the church from within, and the various figures that would defend the correct definition of the faith.

In 1944, hundreds of Allied soldiers were trapped in POW camps in occupied France. The odds of their survival were long. The odds of escaping, even longer. But one man had the courage to fight the odds . . . An elite British S.A.S. operative on an assassination mission gone wrong. A Jewish New...

Though these stories of the lives of twenty saints and heroes of the faith, we have an introduction to the history of the church from 3rd century A.D. to the Reformation. These stories chronicle their lives and sacrifices for the faith. These saints and heroes include: Cyprian, Athanasius, Ambrose, Chrysostom, Jerome, Augustine, Benedict, Gregory the Great, Columba, Charlemagne, Hildebrand, Anselm, Bernard, Becket, Langton, Dominic, Francis, Wycliffe, Hus, and Savonarola. Appropriate for children and adults. - Summary by Maggie Travers

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Experience the remarkable journey of the King of Glory as He descended from heaven to walk among us on earth. From His humble birth in Bethlehem to His upbringing in Nazareth, discover how He spread the message of the Heavenly Kingdom, healing the sick and uplifting the poor. Witness the trials He faced—misunderstood, disliked, and ultimately betrayed—leading to His crucifixion in Jerusalem. Yet, the story doesn’t end there; He rose again, promising to return. Join us in exploring this profound tale of love, sacrifice, and hope. (Summary from the Preface of When the King Came)

Biography of William Penn - Summary by Richard Vogel

In this captivating second volume, Hodges brings to life the inspiring stories of fourteen renowned saints and heroes of the faith, charting the course of church history from the end of the Reformation through the 1700s. Each tale highlights their remarkable lives and the sacrifices they made for their beliefs. Among those featured are iconic figures such as Luther, More, Loyola, Cranmer, Calvin, Knox, Coligny, William the Silent, Brewster, Laud, Cromwell, Bunyan, Fox, and Wesley. This collection is perfect for both children and adults, offering enriching insights into the legacy of faith. - ...