The History of the Reformers for Children

About this book

A wise teacher who gave his shirt to someone in need every week; A preacher whom a queen feared; A young teacher who gave his life to translate the Bible into English; A courageous master who faced everything to preach the Word to his people in their own language; A monk who sang from door to door to get food; A teacher of the Scriptures who spoke 11 languages and touched the hearts of his people with kindness and love; A young boy who became a priest at the age of 12 and later became the great reformer of the church in France; A beautiful queen who left her palace to care for and pray for the poor sick in their cottages; A brave duchess who confronted the king to protect and help those in need; A boy who always wanted to be a soldier and who protected the Christians of his country. The History of the Reformers for Children offers a glimpse into the lives of people who were part of the Protestant Reformation. Narrated in accessible language, children will be able to learn about this important part of Church history. "The world and the Church need a good shaking just now to wake them up to the work of the Lord, and where is the Luther strong in Jesus to do it? He may be some boy reading this book. God knows." - Julia McNair Wright