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The basic truths of the Protestant faith-the things you believe and base your life on-were not always accepted principles. In the Dark Ages, the medieval church was corrupt. The Bible was written only in Latin, so the common person didnt have any revelation of God in his life. The spiritual leaders of the people were anything but spiritual as they taught doctrines that would increase their power, even if it kept others from hearing the truth of Gods love. Into this atmosphere of oppression and darkness, the Reformers came with revelation from God and translations of the Bible into common language. Roberts Liardon will introduce you to six men who fought to reintroduce the beliefs and principles of the early church back. Youll journey with them through their periods of enlightenment and their periods of persecution. Youll meet: John Wycliffe, who translated the Bible from Latin into English and was martyred for his efforts. John Hus, who longed to spread the Gospel and urged people to search the Scriptures. Martin Luther, the monk turned Reformer, who found that man is saved by grace. John Calvin, who organized the Church and urged people to serve God in all areas of life. John Knox, the rough Scottish Reformer who battled queens to gain the right to preach what he believed. George Fox, the founder of the Quakers, who lived through persecution after persecution yet humbly shared the Holy Spirit with everyone he met. As you read about these men, who sacrificed everything in their fight for God, you will appreciate the freedom you have to worship, find encouragement for your spiritual battles, and be motivated to find biblical truth in your own life. We need some Roaring Reformers today-will you be one of Gods Generals?

REVIEWS:

Radical Reform, Dec 9 2003

By Erica Cimaglia

I loved every bit of this book. Growing up I dreaded the long monotone teachers and memorizing the dates & the timelines in my history classes. After having a great history teacher in college I have grown to love history! It is now a hobbie of sorts for me. And in this book you can see the lives of these men from a different angle than you find in most history books. I found their lives were relatable and I was encouraged by their trials and their accomplishments!

Great insight, Nov 19 2003

By A Customer

Great read. Chapters highlighted key reformers in an interesting and detailed way. All this info in one volume...this book was very informative and a bargain. I found it very helpful and together with God's General's 1 a perfect edition to my library.