Tom Nettles has spent more than 15 years working on this magisterial biography of Charles Haddon Spurgeon, the famous 19th century preacher and writer. More than merely a biography, it covers his life, ministry and also provides an in-depth survey of his theology.
"Charles Spurgeon is a mountain - a massive figure on the evangelical landscape. Tom Nettles now helps us to understand Charles Haddon Spurgeon as a man, a theologian, and one of the most influential pastors in church history."? - R. Albert Mohler, President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky
"Nettles gives the reader insights into Spurgeon's views on theology, the ministry, and church life that will pay rich dividends to any who will take the time to read this compelling story."? - Jeff Straub, Professor of Historical Theology, Central Baptist Theological Seminary, Plymouth, Minnesota