Geoff Benge Libros

Biografía de un médico misionero estadounidense del siglo XX que innovó en la atención médica rural en India, capacitó a mujeres indias como doctoras y enfermeras, y fundó el Colegio y Hospital Médico Cristiano de Vellore.

Hudson Taylor, un misionero pionero en China a los 21 años, dirigió a 641 misioneros, aproximadamente la mitad de la fuerza protestante en el país entre 1832 y 1905. Su legado es fundamental en la historia de las misiones en China.

Eric Liddell, misionero en China y corredor olímpico, inspiró la película "Carros de Fuego". Su vida, marcada por la fe y la dedicación, refleja su compromiso tanto en el deporte como en su misión.

Adoniram Judson, el primer misionero extranjero de América, enfrentó desprecio, burlas y torturas, pero nunca perdió de vista su objetivo de traducir la Biblia al idioma birmano (1788-1850). Su perseverancia y dedicación lo convirtieron en una figura clave en la historia de las misiones.

Cameron Townsend fundó Wycliffe Bible Translators con el sueño de hacer disponible la Buena Nueva en todos los idiomas. Hoy en día, Wycliffe ha traducido las Escrituras a cientos de lenguas (1896-1982).

Written specifically to challenge readers with the powerful lives of missionaries who have profoundly shaped history, these books answer today's call for positive role models and for opportunities to see how God works through the lives of those who follow Him. These exciting true stories inspire readers as they witness the amazing lives of these heroes unfold.This five-book set includes: Gladys Aylward: The Adventure of a Lifetime; Nate Saint: On a Wing and a Prayer; Hudson Taylor: Deep in the Heart of China; Amy Carmichael: Rescuer of Precious Gems; and Corrie Ten Boom: Keeper of the Angels' Den.

The book features inspiring true stories of ordinary individuals who achieved remarkable feats through their faith in God. It highlights the adventures of a wealthy Irish girl in India, an English maid in China, and an American pilot in Ecuador, among others. Notably, it recounts the life of Lillian Trasher, who established an orphanage in Egypt that has cared for over 25,000 children. Aimed at readers aged 10 to 100, these biographies celebrate the impact of trust and dedication in serving others.

The story follows Louis Zamperini, an Olympic runner turned Army Air Corps bombardier, whose resilience shines through his harrowing experiences as a prisoner of war. Known as the "Torrance Tornado," he broke national records and competed in the 1936 Olympics. His journey includes surviving a plane crash, enduring weeks adrift at sea, and facing the brutality of a prison camp. Through his challenges, Zamperini exemplified hope and forgiveness, inspiring others to believe in redemption and the strength of the human spirit.

Against all odds, God led Rachel Saint to Ecuador's Waorani Indians---known as Aucas, or savages, and infamous for murder. Despite the martyrdom of five missionaries by Waorani spears, Rachel boldly persisted in following God. In one of the greatest testimonies in our time, this pioneering Bible translator lived for two decades with her own brother's killers, for the joy of seeing them become brothers and sisters in Christ (1914-1994).