Francis and Edith Schaeffer: Defenders of the Faith

by Sam Wellman

Amidst the millions of committed Christians in each generation, a handful rise to special prominence. Learn more about their exciting and inspiring lives in Barbour's "Heroes of the Faith" series. A husband and wife team who defended the faith showed that those Christians who make good use of their intellect will most affect their world for God.

Genres: Biography, Christian, History, Memoir, Nonfiction

208 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2000

About the author

Sam Wellman, PhD, is a writer of numerous biographies. He has traveled to Germany many times and twice stayed for several months (in Berlin and Wittenberg). He blogs and tweets on Martin Luther and Frederick the Wise. He lives near Wichita, Kansas.

Reviews

[Stevie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not a well written book. Choppy, confusing writing at times. Hopefully the YWAM series Christian Heroes will release a biography of the Schaeffers as they were interesting and incredible people. But don't waste your time with this one.

[Jennifer Buczynski · Rating 3 out of 5]

The writing was a bit juvenile (written for kids maybe) but I did enjoy learning about their life together and who they were. A good introduction anyway.

[Jenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author did a magnificent job summarizing the life works of Francis Schaeffer. The book was engaging and arresting from page 1 to the end. Why believe Christianity, wrote Schaeffer. Because it is true.