The Complete John Ploughman: John Ploughman's Talk / John Ploughman's Pictures

by Charles Haddon Spurgeon

C. H. Spurgeon was one of the most widely published ministers of the Victorian era. Sales of his books run into many millions. He had a gift for speaking the language of the man-in-the street and presenting Christian truth in a way that captured the imagination. Two of his publications of this type are here combined into one volume. Both are funny, pointed and profound in their content. They give answers to the common questions of the day on doctrine and behaviour as explained by a ploughman to his wayward audience. Also contains illustrations included in the original editions of the both books. Spurgeon was a formidable communicator - read him at his best!

Genres: Christian, Theology

320 pages, Paperback

First published October 16, 2007

About the author

Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) was England's best-known preacher for most of the second half of the nineteenth century. In 1854, just four years after his conversion, Spurgeon, then only 20, became pastor of London's famed New Park Street Church (formerly pastored by the famous Baptist theologian, John Gill). The congregation quickly outgrew their building, moved to Exeter Hall, then to Surrey Music Hall. In these venues, Spurgeon frequently preached to audiences numbering more than 10,000—all in the days before electronic amplification. In 1861, the congregation moved permanently to the newly constructed Metropolitan Tabernacle.

Reviews

[Douglas Wilson]

Good. Not this edition. Have read each of the Ploughman books once.

[Joshua Bremerman]

The most enjoyable part of reading this for me was comparing these short reflections to his sermons. He seemed to have categories in his brain for what he was trying to accomplish every time he set out to preach, teach, write, proverbialize, etc.

Some of these were great, some standard fare, and some a little more direct and less compelling. Major themes: Don't drink; work hard; love the work/person in front of you; take care of your money. A lot of wisdom in this book, but not all of them were well-written in my humble opinion.

[Amy Meyers]

Not sure when we read this, but realized I never added it. Maybe 2018. It's like an uninspired book of Proverbs. :) Full of metaphors.

[Kim]

Common Sense.

[Whitney]

hi im whitney and i hated this book. bye.