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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherYwam Publishing
ISBN-101576581373
ISBN-139781576581377
eBay Product ID (ePID)222746
Product Key Features
Book TitleChristian Heroes-Then and Now-Eric Liddell : Something Greater than Gold
Number of Pages199 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1998
TopicCultural Heritage, Religious
GenreBiography & Autobiography
AuthorJanet Hazel Benge, Geoff Benge
Book SeriesChristian Heroes Ser.: Then and Now
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight5.8 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceYoung Adult Audience
LCCN98-030892
Grade FromFifth Grade
Grade ToNinth Grade
SynopsisMissionary to China and Olympic runner who inspired the movie Chariots of Fire, Eric Liddell ran the race of faith (1902-1945)., 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