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Living by Revealed Truth: The Life and Pastoral Theology of Charles Haddon Spurgeon

Tom Nettles has spent more than 15 years working on this magisterial biography of Charles Haddon Spurgeon, the famous 19th century preacher and writer. More than merely a biography it covers his life, ministry and also provides an indepth survey of his theology.

Audience
adult
Length
epic · 700 pages

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