For the Love of India: The Story of Henry Martyn

by Jim Cromarty

Genres: Biography, Biography Memoir, India

384 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2005

Reviews

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting walk-through of the life of a very devout missionary, Henry Martyn, who finished the race at age 31. Some writing felt repetitive or would have been helpful stated in a different way, but was intriguing overall. I especially appreciated reading one of Martyn's sermons at the end of the book and wish it would have been placed earlier on in the book!

[Timothy · Rating 5 out of 5]

We see the life of Henry Martyn, who gave up a comfortable, scholarly life and even marriage to his beloved for a difficult life preaching and translation the Scriptures in India and Persia, ultimately losing his life abroad due to illness. We see a man who saw his calling in Christ as much more important and valuable than all other things.
It is written in a logical progression with his life broken down into 30 chapters with many excerpts of letters he wrote to his friends.

[James Peterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Solid retelling of a man’s incredible life and his devotion to God and the salvation of men. You cannot walk away from this biography unaffected. As a Christian, Martyn’s zeal, scholarship, and deep intimacy with God was convicting and encouraging. Those with a heart for missions will be have their hearts fanned into flame. Those who are unconvinced about the need for missions will be challenged. Take up and read!

[Andrea Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

So much accomplished in a short life lived for the Lord!

[Carlos Montijo]

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