“When we are dead and gone let the world know that Spurgeon held Rutherford’s letters to be the nearest thing to inspiration which can be found in all the writings of mere men.” C. H. Spurgeon, Baptist pastor and author
Description
An important collection of inspiring devotionals
The seventeenth-century devotional letters of Samuel Rutherford, most of which were written during imprisonment for the sake of the gospel, are presented for the edification of a new generation of readers. Published more than 350 years ago, The Letters of Samuel Rutherford have been a source of encouragement and inspiration for Christians throughout the world.
Praise
“When we are dead and gone let the world know that Spurgeon held Rutherford’s letters to be the nearest thing to inspiration which can be found in all the writings of mere men.” C. H. Spurgeon, Baptist pastor and author
“Each letter [is] full of hope and yet of heartbreak, full of tender pathos of the here and the hereafter.” Andrew Thomson, minister and biographer
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | May 11, 2015 |
| Release Date | May 12, 2015 |
| Release Date Machine | 1431388800 |
| Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
| Provider | Craig Black |
| Categories | Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Spirituality, Other Religions, Practices & Sacred Texts, Nonfiction - Adult, Nonfiction - All |
Author Bio
Samuel Rutherford (1600–1661) was a Scottish minister and covenanter best known for his political book, Lex Rex; or, The Law and the Prince, for which he was charged with high treason and imprisoned. The book argued for limited government, as well as limitations on the current idea of the divine right of kings.
Narrator Bio
Derek Perkins is a professional narrator and voice actor. He has earned numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards and the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration, as well as numerous Society of Voice Arts nominations. AudioFile magazine named him a Best Voice consecutively in 2014, 2015, and 2016. Augmented by a knowledge of three foreign languages and a facility with accents, he has narrated numerous titles in a wide range of fiction and nonfiction genres.
Overview
An important collection of inspiring devotionals
The seventeenth-century devotional letters of Samuel Rutherford, most of which were written during imprisonment for the sake of the gospel, are presented for the edification of a new generation of readers. Published more than 350 years ago, The Letters of Samuel Rutherford have been a source of encouragement and inspiration for Christians throughout the world.
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