Spurgeon – A Life [HC]

“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