Puritan Heroes

Richard Sibbes became known for his warm, comforting sermons and writings that drew hurting believers to the sweetness, mercy, and tender heart of Christ.

The story of Thomas Shepard’s persecutions, hardships, ministry in New England, and profound spiritual influence.

The dramatic story of John Owen’s spiritual awakening, leadership during England’s civil war, and profound theological legacy.

The transformation of William Perkins from a reckless student to the leading theologian who shaped Puritan thought.

The story of Christopher Love’s courageous conversion, ministry, political persecution, and eventual execution as a Presbyterian martyr.

A narrative of John Howe’s ministry through political upheavals, his connection to Oliver Cromwell, and his theological writings.

A biography covering Hooker’s persecution, migration to New England, and foundational role in establishing Connecticut.

The life of Matthew Henry, highlighting his ministry, family sorrows, pastoral faithfulness, and creation of his enduring Bible commentary.

A rich account of Greenham’s pioneering pastoral counseling, his commitment to Scripture, and his influential work during the early Puritan movement.

A biography describing Goodwin’s assurance struggles, ministry in England and the Netherlands, and influential theological works.

A devotional portrayal of John Flavel’s pastoral wisdom, teachings on providence, and lasting spiritual impact.

This book focuses on Eliot's missionary work among Native Americans and his translation of the Bible into Algonquin.

The life of Jonathan Edwards from his childhood fascination with nature to his role as America’s most important theologian and leader of the Great Awakening.

A biography tracing Cotton’s academic brilliance, personal conversion struggles, ministry in England, and leadership in early Boston.

The story of Burroughs’s ministry, his spirit of Christian contentment, his persecution, and his pastoral fellowship in England and the Netherlands.

A dramatic depiction of Bunyan’s sinful youth, conversion, spiritual battles, preaching ministry, and authorship of The Pilgrim’s Progress.

A biography focusing on Brooks’s seafaring ministry, spiritual writings on temptation and holiness, and pastoral service during England’s turmoil.

The narrative of America’s first published poet, tracing her migration, family life, hardships, and deeply reflective spiritual poetry.

An overview of Richard Baxter’s ministry, suffering, prolific writing, and lifelong commitment to serving God despite hardship.

The account of William Ames’s theological disputes, exile to the Netherlands, and influential doctrinal writings.

A biography emphasizing Joseph Alleine’s zeal for evangelism, pastoral care, suffering under persecution, and early death at age 34.