The Venerable Bede or St. Bede (672–735) was the greatest of the Anglo-Saxon scholars. His best-known book was “The Ecclesiastical History of the English People.”
William Chalmers Burns (1815–1868) was a great Scottish preacher, evangelist and missionary. This marks the 175th year of his appointment as the English Presbyterian Church’s
Anne Bradstreet (1612–72) was the first writer in England’s North American colonies to be published. A Puritan poet, her work still resonates with readers today.
Thomas Wilson (1563–1622) was an Anglican rector at St. George the Martyr (Church) in Canterbury from 1586 until his death. His most important work was
John Harper (1872–1912) was a Scottish Baptist pastor and evangelist who died when the RMS Titanic sank. This year marks the 150th anniversary of his birth in the
Charles Hodge (1797–1878) was a conservative Presbyterian scholar and a professor at Princeton Theological Seminary for more than five decades. He was born Dec. 27,
Johnson Oatman Jr. (1856–1922) wrote lyrics for thousands of gospel songs. His most famous hymn was “Count Your Blessings.” This year marks the 100th anniversary of
Fanny Jackson Coppin (1837–1913) dedicated her life as a teacher and administrator to improve the lives of African Americans. This year is the 185th anniversary of