Saints and Heroes Since the Middle Ages

by George Hodges

An engaging introduction to the history of the church from the Reformation to modern times, taking up the story where Saints and Heroes to the End of the Middle Ages leaves off. Relates the stories of 14 saints and heroes and the contributions they made to their faith traditions. Covers Luther, More, Loyola, Cranmer, Calvin, Knox, Coligny, William the Silent, Brewster, Laud, Cromwell, Bunyan, Fox, and Wesley. Suitable for ages 11 and up.

Genres: History

358 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 11, 2010

About the author

George Hodges (1856–1919) was an American Episcopal theologian, born at Rome, N. Y., and educated at Hamilton College (A.B., 1877; A.M., 1882; LL.D., 1912). He served at Calvary Church, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from 1881 to 1894.[1] In 1893 he helped establish the Kingsley Association in Pittsburgh, an organization dedicated to helping immigrant workers.[2] Afterward, he became the dean of the Episcopal Theological School at Cambridge, Massachusetts. "The high esteem in which his religious messages are held by the reading public"[3] resulted in a number his books being reissued as a second edition in 1914.

Reviews

[Renee · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was looking for something after we read Trial and Triumph and came Saints and Heros since the middle ages. The writing style is similar to trial and Triumph but less gory in my opinion.

[Julie Mabus · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good summary of many of the saints of the Middle Ages. We have read Trial and Triumph so there was some review but it also contained other heroes that I was unaware of before.

[Darlene Nichols]

Read aloud to the kids for school. It was fun to see church history line up with other events we’ve focused on this year (1400-1600), such as the reformation. While these faithful men loved the Lord and stood on their convictions, they were not perfect and had many faults. I appreciate that this book does not shy away from the fact that God uses imperfect people to do great things for his glory.

[RedZRosebud · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredibly easy to read book packed with information. Highly Recommend.