About this book
“In this book, Alex DiPrima has produced what many others have failed to deliver: a one-volume biography of Spurgeon that tells the story with power, insight, and due recognition of his historical significance.”
—R. Albert Mohler Jr., president, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
A Trusted Resource for Spurgeon Enthusiasts, Pastors, and Students of Reformed Theology
Alex DiPrima paints a fresh portrait of Charles Haddon Spurgeon—the most widely read preacher of the nineteenth century—in this compelling and accessible Christian biography. With carefully woven historical, social, and theological insights, Spurgeon: A Life explores the depth and breadth of Spurgeon’s gospel ministry in Victorian London. Whether you’re looking for a readable Spurgeon biography or a deeper understanding of the man known as the Prince of Preachers, this volume serves as a trusted entry point. DiPrima’s blend of scholarly rigor and popular storytelling makes this a definitive one-volume work for anyone interested in Baptist history, Reformed preaching, or Christian leadership.
Perfect For: Church leaders, seminary students, biography readers, and anyone interested in the spiritual legacy of Charles Spurgeon.
CONTENTS:
* Foreword
* Acknowledgments
* Introduction
* 1. Essex Lad
* 2. “Look and Live”
* 3. A Preacher Is Born
* 4. The Call to London
* 5. Opposition and Criticism
* 6. Love and Marriage
* 7. The Metropolitan Tabernacle
* 8. The Prince of Preachers
* 9. The Pastors’ College
* 10. Wielding the Sword
* 11. Finding Strength amid Weakness
* 12. In Labors More Abundant
* 13. The Downgrade Controversy
* 14. Final Days
* Timeline
* Bibliography
