A Chronological Collection of Christian Biographies Ed Reese has studied Christian biographies for most of his life, and has become a respected authority on the subject.
This amazing Chronological collection of Christian biographies Ed is a compilation of Who's Who among the leaders in the Christian church, from the days of the martyrs of the first century through to contemporary leaders.
Tom Malone, Bruce M.
Metzger, Gilbert E Patterson, Lee Roberson, Jerry Falwell, and Ruth Bell Graham, are but a few of familiar influential contemporary leaders who served the church right up until their death as late as Ruth Bell Graham's death earlier this year.
The book is made up of over 5000 sketches and over 4,000 photos.
More than 1,000 organizations cooperated in this effort and attest to Ed's thoroughness and the integrity of the work.
Ed's personal biographical library has over 1,000 books.
Selections for inclusion in this work was based on those mentioned two or more times in the books referenced from his impressive collection.
Christian organizations, Bible schools, missionary agencies, and major denominations were contacted for additional leadership to be considered for inclusion in the project.
A complete alphabetical index, listing of other influential personalities, a list of abbreviations, and a glossary add to the user friendly reference value of this work.
A listing acknowledging the organizations which provided information adds to the validity and integrity of Ed's phenomenal accomplishment.
This is much more than a dictionary of Christian leaders.
It is a comprehensive encyclopedia of biographical sketches of men and women who have impacted the growth and evolution of the church through the centuries.
I was personally blessed as I reviewed the years 1946 through the present time.
I found I could identify with many of the individuals featured.
Some of these leaders and ministries have had an impact on my own Christian life, growth, and spiritual development.
This is a major accomplishment for Ed Reese.
"The Chronological Encyclopedia of Christian Biographies" is as an extraordinary resource, and a great tribute to twenty centuries of important leaders in Christendom.
The book is an important and should be added to the library of astute Pastors, Denominational leaders, Seminaries, and Bible Schools.
As reviewed on Midwest Book Review