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Christian History Institute
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
In a world ruled by a corrupt and greedy church, all it took was one little nail, one well written scroll, and one sharp tongued monk to turn everything upside down. Martin Luther didn't mean to spark the Reformation with his 95 Theses, but his realization that salvation comes through faith and not works ignited the revolution that changed the world.
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Harriet Tubman is a familiar and revered name in American history. But many are unfamiliar with the details of her remarkable story, the depth of her character, and the inner motivations that drove her. Born into slavery in Maryland in the 1820s, Harriet Tubman's resolute Christian faith would compel her to extraordinary acts of courage and sacrifice. Through her selfless efforts, hundreds of African-American slaves escaped to freedom. Tubman's...
Series
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
As little Preena is snatched away from the most gentle woman she has seen in months, she wonders how she will ever again find a way out of the temple, where she is held against her will. How will she find the missionary known as Amy Carmichael, the one who wears a cross and serves a different sort of God? Meanwhile, Amy is also consumed by the awful truth she has learned about the plight of the temple girls.
Series
Pub. Date
[2007?]
Language
English
Description
"With war raging about her and soldiers closing in, the wounded missionary Gladys Aylward (as portrayed in the movie, "The Inn of the Sixth Happiness) sets out on the most difficult journey of her life--a 100 mile trek over the mountains to a safe haven. But it's not her own safety that concerns this little woman with big faith. It's the safety and well being of the 100 orphaned children in her care."--Container.
Series
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
Perpetua, a young mother living in Carthage in 206 AD, is put in prison for believing in Christianity instead of praying to the Roman gods. When she is offered a deal in exchange for her freedom, she sets events in motion that will be an inspiration to Christians for centuries to come.
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Corrie ten Boom and her family are masters of their craft; they repair broken watches and return them safely to their owners. But as the evil of World War II sweeps through their city, a new kind of "watch" comes to their care: an innocent Jewish baby, desperately needing protection from the cruelty of the new Nazi regime. How will the ten Booms keep this baby and many others out of harm's way, and what will be the cost of serving God amidst unthinkable...
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
When young John Wesley is miraculously saved from his family's burning home, his mother calls him a 'brand plucked from the burning.' She believes God has spared the boy for a special purpose. As a man, Wesley tries to live out that special purpose on his own strength and good works, but it only brings frustration and failure. Finally, after years of struggle, Wesley embraces saving grace! But his new message is not welcome in the established churches....
Series
Pub. Date
[2015?]
Language
English
Description
Young Robert Jermain Thomas is a promising Welsh minister with a gift for new languages. For Robert, there is no doubt God wants him to use his abilities to bring the Gospel of Jesus to the Far East. But when he suffers tragedy in China, Robert loses direction and hope. That is, until he meets two Christian fishermen from the "Hermit Kingdom" of Korea who want to know more. Though Christianity is illegal and Westerners forbidden, Robert has a new...
Series
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Pub owners and their hired thugs are ready for William Booth and his ragtag followers when they come marching into London's East End. With clubs and rocks, the thugs are set to chase this preacher out of town for good. But Booth and his 'Salvation Army' are not dissuaded! Armed only with Bibles, musical instruments, and their faith in God, they march in to face their most dangerous opponents so far. Who will win the spiritual battle for the hurting...
Series
Pub. Date
[2012?]
Language
English
Description
Describes the life and work of Samuel Morris, born Kaboo, prince of the Kru tribe in what is now Liberia. After being saved from torture and death at the hands of a different tribe, he became a follower of Christ and traveled to the United States to increase his knowledge of Christianity and the Bible.
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
For centuries slavery reigned in parts of America, forcing an entire people into a lifetime of suffering and servitude. Living under the thumb of this oppressive system, young Harriet Tubman prayed ceaselessly that she and her family would be set free. Little did she know, God would use her and her resolute faith in Jesus to rescue not only her own family, but hundreds of other enslaved African-Americans as well.
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
National hero Eric Liddell is Scotland's pride and joy. The entire country is eager to watch him bring home Olympic gold in the 100-meter race. But when Eric makes the stunning announcement that he won't race on Sunday because of his religious convictions, he is soon labeled a disgrace and a traitor. See how Eric's famous stand during the 1924 Olympics prepares him for even greater challenges as a missionary to China during World War II.
Series
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
William Tyndale tops king Henry VIII's "Most Wanted" list in 1535 and is being pursued across Europe by the king's bounty hunters. William's "crime" is translating the Bible into English for the common people. This episode follows William's adventures as he worked in secret, moving from town to town as a fugitive to avoid capture. Friends and allies help him along, but enemies may be lurking around any corner.