Beloved and Faithful: Forgotten Giants of Christian History

by Aaron Menikoff

Genres: Church History

220 pages, Paperback

Published December 2, 2025

Reviews

[Matt · Rating 5 out of 5]

My endorsement:

“Church history is family history. Exploring it, if you belong to Christ, is like opening a photo album and flipping through your own heritage. In ‘Beloved and Faithful,’ Aaron Menikoff shows us some faded portraits you may have missed. With historical skill and pastoral care, he illuminates forgotten lives of the past to reinvigorate us for faithfulness in the present. I was moved and edified. You will be too.”

[Rachel Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

So thankful for the stories of these believers! It’s simple enough to read with the family but also encouraging to believers of all ages to live lives of quiet faithfulness. Highly recommend!

[Caroline Rieke · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a great read. I especially enjoyed the chapters on Hannah Moore & AW Pink. I am encouraged by the fact that God uses largely forgotten faithfulness from His people to be apart of His handiwork-to give Himself the glory.

[Pig Rieke · Rating 4 out of 5]

Aaron’s excellent book provides brief biographies of six largely forgotten giants of the faith. Each chapter is informative, instructive, and edifying. Regardless of how much or little you enjoy church history, these historical sketches will be an encouragement to you.

I do feel bad not giving it 5 stars, but I have an obligation to my multitudes of readers to keep my rating system (see my bio). If you are still reading this, you are part of the multitude…also know as one or two people.

[Greg Helms · Rating 4 out of 5]

Grateful for the introductions made to unknown-to-me dead saints and the manner by which the Lord used them. Short bios are a blessing.