by Pastor Ron Nugent
Over the years several people have asked me to make a list of my favourite Christian books. In response to their requests, I have made three lists my top ten biographies, my top ten books on the Christian life, and my top ten books for pastors. Below is the list of my favourite Christian biographies. It is of course a personal list and others would choose different titles. I have chosen books which I have found spiritually helpful and/or whose subjects are historically important. I recommend them to those wanting books that will not only give you interesting information but will also help you to grow in your faith. The list includes two reformers, two evangelists, two theologians, two missionaries and two pastors. The books are listed in chronological order of their subjects.
- Roland Bainton, Here I Stand: A Life of Martin Luther (Abingdon Press). The life of the great German reformer.
- Alister McGrath, A Life of John Calvin (Basil Blackwell). The life of the great French-Swiss reformer.
- Arnold Dalimore, George Whitfield (Volumes 1 & 2) (Banner of Truth). The life of the great English evangelist of the eighteenth century.
- Iain H. Murray, Jonathan Edwards: A New Biography (Banner of Truth). The life of the great American theologian of the eighteenth century.
- Jonathan Edwards, editor, The Diary of David Brainerd (Baker Books). The diary of a pioneer missionary to the American Indians.
- John Sargent, The Life and Letters of Henry Martyn (Banner of Truth). The life of a pioneer missionary to India and Persia.
- Bennett Tyler and Andrew Bonar, The Life and Labours of Asahel Nettleton (Banner of Truth). The life of an evangelist in a time of spiritual revival.
- Ned B. Stonehouse, J. Gresham Machen: A Biographical Memoir (Banner of Truth). The life of a theologian in a time of theological conflict.
- Iain H. Murray, D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones (Volumes 1 & 2) (Banner of Truth). The story of a great preacher and pastor.
- Timothy Dudley-Smith, John Stott (Volumes 1 & 2) (Inter-Varsity Press). The story of a great preacher and pastor.