Biographies

Walter Frere was one of the great scholarly church leaders of the early twentieth century, yet he has remained something of an enigma. Although expert in many different areas of study, only a few specialists value his work today. This long-awaited...

Thirty-five of John's friends open their hearts and share memories of a unique man, creating an art gallery of very personal portraits by friends and colleagues from around the globe.

Examines the life, poetry, letters, and dreams of Thomas Merton using Jungian archetypes. The result reveals a monk—and the man within—and his struggles with “the true self.

One of Rowan Williams' Books of the Year, this book features the startling and frank confessions of one of the most respected figures in twentieth-century Wales. The diary gives an insight into a troubled soul that will resonate with Christians of...

Ben Freeth has an extraordinary story to tell. Like that of many white farmers, his family's land was 'reclaimed' by Mugabe's government for redistribution. But Ben's family fought back.

Christian Encounters, a series of biographies from Thomas Nelson Publishers, highlights important lives from all ages and areas of the Church. Some are familiar faces. Others are unexpected guests. But all, through their relationships, struggles,...