The Book of Saints: The Middle Era

Families are living stories. They tell us where we came from, guide us as we live our lives, and help us see who we could become. Especially priceless are the lives and words of those who came before us.Christ-followers from earliest times to the present enrich us with their insight and inspiring examples. In the face of political, social and theological challenges, these saints lived lives faithful to the gospel story.The Book of Saints: The Middle Era is a devotional gateway to the thoughts and insights of church leaders, teachers, and spiritual mentors who lived between the early fourth and early fifteenth century.Living in a world of change, conflict, and controversy, these saintly persons have much to say to us today. Their words and life stories, along with prayers and Scripture selections, are brought together in this book to inspire and challenge us to a life of love and holiness, the great themes of our family story.

Author: Al Truesdale
Publisher: Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City
Published: 04/01/2014
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.94h x 6.12w x 0.53d
ISBN: 9780834132191

About the Author
AL TRUESDALE is emeritus professor of Philosophy of Religion and Christian Ethics at Nazarene Theological Seminary. Truesdale has authored numerous books, including A Dangerous Hope, If God Is God, Then Why?, and With Cords of Love. He and his wife, Esther, live in the historic South Caroline low country.