John Pollock (1) (1924–2012)

This book includes much of the information in Pollock’s book “On Fire for God: Great Missionary Pioneers”. I found the newer sections very interesting and encouraging, but I stopped reading when I realised I was listening to previous material. A Fistful of Heroes contains biographies of a broader scope than On Fire For God, so it is a better book. It’s twice as long as well. Pollock is a great biographer, but these books do focus on Christians from Britain (and a few from America) in show more the 18th to 20th centuries. It would be interesting to read about Christians from other times and places. show less

The Apostle masterfully combines careful adherence to biblical text, detailed research, and a storyteller's gift to create a book equally relevant for both casual readers fascinated by Paul's life and serious biblical scholars. Pollock begins his fast-movig narrative with Stephen's death and follows Paul through his conversion, missionary journeys, and eventual execution. Many will enjoy it simply as a satisfying and insightful true-life story, although maps and a study guide allow for show more deeper exploration. show less

Paul is someone I've spent time on and off studying. His writing to Timothy is something I've always wanted to understand more thoroughly, so a history of who Paul was became very helpful for me. Pollock does a good job of weaving history, archaeology, Biblical text, and third-hand accounts into a good overview of who Paul was and how significant his impact was on the early church.

I just finished Pollock's biography on Moody last night. It wasn't the best biography I have read, but the most touching for sure. I had to wake up my wife to tell her that Moody died. She asked when was this. I answered: In 1899. So sad... He was such a genuine person - quite unpolished but a real character with a huge influence. I am not sure why Pollock ended the book with Moody's death - I think Moody was more influential after his death that during his life