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George Hodges
George Hodges was an American Episcopal theologian, born at Rome, New York, and educated at Hamilton College. He served at Calvary Church, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from 1881 to 1894. In 1893 he helped establish the Kingsley Association in Pittsburgh, an organization dedicated to helping immigrant workers. Afterward, he became the dean of the Episcopal Theological School at Cambridge, Massachusetts. "The high esteem in which his religious messages are held by the reading public" resulted in a number of his books being reissued as a second edition in 1914.
Books by George Hodges
When the King Came: Stories from the Four Gospels
This tells how once the King of Glory came from heaven to visit us here on earth and live amongst us; how He was born in Bethlehem and brought up in Nazareth; how He went about telling people of the Heavenly Kingdom, and doing good, ministering to th...
Saints and Heroes to the End of the Middle Ages
This book explores the lives of twenty prominent figures in Christian history, spanning from the 3rd century AD to the Reformation. It provides insights into the lives and sacrifices of these individuals who dedicated themselves to their faith. The b...
Saints and Heroes Since the Middle Ages Volume 2
This book explores the lives of fourteen prominent figures in Christian history, ranging from the Reformation era to the 18th century. Each chapter focuses on a specific individual, examining their lives, their contributions to their respective denom...
William Penn
William Penn was a 17th-century Quaker who founded the colony of Pennsylvania. He was a proponent of religious tolerance and social reform, and his ideas influenced the development of the United States. This biography explores Penn's life and work, f...
Fountains Abbey; the story of a mediaeval monastery
This book delves into the fascinating history of Fountains Abbey, one of England's most celebrated medieval monasteries. It chronicles the abbey's founding in the 12th century, tracing its evolution through centuries of religious devotion and archite...