| Eric Liddell: Something Better Than Gold Contributor(s): Benge, Janet And Geoff (Author) |
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ISBN: 1576581373 ISBN-13: 9781576581377 Publisher: YWAM Publishing OUR PRICE: $10.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2015 Annotation: "Christian Heroes: Then & Now have set a new standard of quality in Christian biography. These thrilling true adventures are the best-written biographies for ages 10 and up! Missionary to China and Olympic runner who inspired the movie "Chariots of Fire, Eric Liddell ran the race of faith (1902-1945). |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Religious (see Also Religious - Christian - Bio |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 98030892 |
| Series: Christian Heroes: Then & Now |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.2" W x 8" (0.40 lbs) |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Evangelical - Cultural Region - British Isles - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 89040 Reading Level: 7.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 8.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: As the race began, it had seemed obvious that Eric Liddell was overmatched. Now the crowd in the Olympic Stadium hushed as this runner from Scotland refused to be passed. As Eric crossed the finish line, the crowd erupted in applause heard all over Paris. Eric Liddell had done the impossible A new world record had been set Eric's refusal earlier that week to run on Sunday in the Olympic 100-meter race had stunned the world. Now his incredible victory in the 400-meter race further strengthened his belief in God's promise, "He who honors Me, I will honor." Years later, Eric Liddell would be tested far beyond mere physical ability as a missionary to China. His character, perseverance, and endurance are a challenging example for all who would obey the call to bring the gospel to the nations. (1902-1945) This best-selling, missionary biography series - Christian Heroes: Then & Now - chronicles the exciting, challenging, and deeply touching true stories of ordinary men and women whose |