As America's first foreign missionary, Adoniram Judson spent thirty-eight years working in Burma, then one of the most hostile countries on earth. Judson was ignored, mocked, beaten, and tortured, yet he never lost sight of his goal to translate the Bible into the Burmese language. Today, over 150 years after his death, his remains the only translation of the Bible in Burmese.

"Each true story in this series by outstanding authors Janet and Geoff Benge is loved by adults and children alike. More Christian Heroes: Then & Now biographies and unit study curriculum guides are coming soon. Fifty-five books are planned, and thousands of families have started their collections! Jonathan Goforth gained a reputation as China's greatest evangelist, addressing crowds of up to twenty-five thousand. Even after he bacame blind, Goforth continued to travel and preach (1859-1935).

Al comenzar la carrera parecia obvio que Eric Liddell seria superado. La multitud en el estadio olimpico enmudecio cuando el corredor escoces rehuso ser sobrepasado al cruzar la linea de meta, el gentio irrumpio en un aplauso que se oyo en todo Paris. Eric Liddell habia hecho lo imposible, se habia batido un nuevo record munidal. Aquella misma semana Eric rehuso correr el domingo en la carrera de 100 metros que asombrara al mundo. Pero su increible victoria en la carrera de 400 metros fortalecio aun mas su fe en la promesa de Dios: "A aquel que me honra yo le honrare." Unos anos mas tarde...

Count Zinzendorf opened his estate to persecuted Moravian Christians, and under his leadership this vibrant community launched the modern missions movement. Beginning at Herrnhut and traveling as far as Africa, America, and Russia, the bold believers of the Moravian Church planted seeds that continue to bear fruit even today.

During nearly sixty years in India, Dr. Ida Scudder (1870-1960) pioneered rural healthcare and the medical training of Indian women. An amazing testimony to the courage, compassion, and truth found in Christ.

"A wealthy Irish girl rescuing children in India? An English maid preaching the gospel in China? An American pilot serving missionaries in Ecuador? Christian Heroes" Then & Now chronicles the exciting, challenging, and deeply touching true stories of ordinary men and women whose trust in God accomplished extraordinary exploits for His kingdom and glory. These easy-to-read biographies are perfect for ages 10 to 100! Famous cricket player C.T. Studd (1860-1931) pioneered mission work in the interior of Africa.

A wealthy Irish girl rescuing children in India? An English maid preaching the gospel in China? An American pilot serving missionaries in Ecuador? Christian Heroes Then & Now chronicles the exciting, challenging, and deeply touching true stories of ordinary men and women whose trust in God accomplished extraordinary exploits for His kingdom and glory. These easy-to-read biographies are perfect for ages 10 to 100 Against great odds, American Lillian Trasher (1887-1961) founded an orphanage in Egypt that has now cared for more than 25,000 children.