POLYCARP
OF SMYRNA
POLYCARP OF SMYRNA: THE MAN WHOSE
FAITH LASTED tells the story of a hero. He was a follower of Jesus Christ. He
loved and served his Lord for over eighty years. And from the beginning to the
end - his faith lasted.
IGNATIUS
OF ANTIOCH
IGNATIUS OF ANTIOCH - THE MAN WHO
FACED LIONS is the story of a hero. He was a follower of Jesus Christ. He was
prepared to live and die for his Lord. And one day - he faced lions.
IRENAEUS
OF LYONS
IRENAEUS OF LYONS: THE MAN WHO WROTE
BOOKS tells the story of a hero. He was a follower of Jesus Christ. He served
him far away from home. And to help his fellow Christians - he wrote books.
ATHANASIUS
OF ALEXANDRIA
"A complex and fascinating character,
Athanasius, bishop of Alexandria, is best remembered as the Father of
Orthodoxy, upholding the doctrine of the Trinity against the Arian heresy. In
the newest addition to the Christian Biographies for Young Readers series,
author Simonetta Carr introduces children to the life and times of this
important church father who tirelessly defended the Nicene Creed, which many of
us today recite as a confession of our faith. Born during the Great
Persecution, forced five times to leave his church and city, and constantly
threatened by those who tried to ruin his reputation, Athanasius provides an
example of godly faithfulness. Beautiful illustrations and a winsome, simply
written narrative will bring the Nicene Creed to life for children of all ages,
prompting relevant discussions on the divinity of Christ and the importance of
creeds and confessions."
AUGUSTINE
OF HIPPO
"Outside of the people in the Bible,
Augustine of Hippo is the most influential person in church history. Yet how
many people know his story? In this book, Simonetta Carr introduces young
readers to the life and ministry of Augustine. Readers will come to know
Augustine's personal struggles and the high value he came to place on the Bible
and truth. Readers will also see the difficult days in which Augustine lived,
learning about his disputes with false teachers and the turbulent times during
the fall of the Roman Empire. This volume is vividly illustrated, simply
written, and full of interesting facts. It is written for young readers, but is
sure to capture the interests of the whole family."
CHARLEMAGNE
OF EUROPE
Grade 5-8: This attractive volume
doubles as a biography of Charlemagne and an overview of everyday life during
his reign. Part one covers the ruler's life and period in power while the second
section includes chapters on "The Christian Church,"
"Education," "A Variety of Crafts," and other topics.
Unfortunately, Greenblatt makes several errors in discussing Charlemagne's
family. A final section contains poems, oaths, spells, letters, and historical
accounts. Quality, full-color reproductions of period art illustrate the text
and one inadequate map is included. Sources for quotations are noted. Timothy
L. Biel's Charlemagne (Lucent, 1997), for older students, is a thorough and
readable study but also contains errors. Fiona Macdonald's The World in the
Time of Charlemagne (Dillon, 1998; o.p.) is similar in format to Greenblatt's
work but encompasses the entire globe, making it less pertinent for those
interested primarily in European activities.
Ann W. Moore, Schenectady County Public Library, NY
Ann W. Moore, Schenectady County Public Library, NY
CALVIN
OF GENEVA
“This helps young readers study the
life, thought, and work of one of the most famous Reformers of the Christian
church. She tells about the life of John Calvin from his birth to his death,
placing him within the troubled context of the sixteenth century. She also
introduces Calvin s writings in a way that children will desire to know more
about his ministry and influence. Readers will come to know Calvin s
personality, his devotion to God and the church, and the personal challenges he
faced. They will understand the struggles the early Reformed church faced at
that time, not only surviving attacks of the Roman Catholic Church, but also
achieving a clear identity and a unified doctrine. They will also have a
glimpse of life in sixteenth-century Europe, stricken by pestilence, poverty,
and wars. Simply written, and full of interesting facts, this book makes a
great gift for children of this rich Reformed heritage.”
LADY JANE GREY OF ENGLAND
“Lady Jane Grey has been admired for
generations for her courage and faithfulness to the gospel even though she was
executed for treason at the age of sixteen. In this addition to the Christian
Biographies for Young Readers series, Simonetta Carr tells Lady Jane Grey's
story of intrigue and explains its context: the tumultuous politics of
Reformation England. Maps, photographs, and beautiful illustrations decorate
the narrative, helping young readers visualize what life was like in
sixteenth-century England. More importantly, they will learn the story of an
extraordinary young girl who understood that she was saved only by the mercy of
God and the merits of the blood of Jesus Christ.”
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