Stephen Dray

This book is the life of one of the most remarkable and neglected pioneers of the modern protestant missionary movement. Jacob Grigg was a young Cornishman who, inspired by his contemporary William Carey, was the first English missionary to volunteer for Africa. His career was a chequered one. Expelled by the Governor of Sierra Leone, he emigrated to the newly-free United States of America. There he became renowned for his ability as a preacher, evangelist and theological thinker. An emancipationist and committed to worldwide evangelism, he suffered for his views. Workloads led to alcoholic addiction which he conquered. This is the first biography of a remarkable man who died nearly two centuries ago.

The first biography of a long-forgotten Congregationalist minister who had a significant role in Cornish non-conformist evangelicalism and, above all, played a central and critical role in promoting the modern missionary movement.

A simple commentary on the Book of Amos that explains its ever-relevant message.

The Letter of James is much misunderstood and neglected. However, it presents a powerful vision of the truly Christian life. This book simply explains its relevance to today.

A brief explanation and application of Paul's fullest and clearest explanation of what it means to be united to Christ.

A practical account of the Book of Judges demonstrating the relevance of the message of the book to today.

An explanation of a much-neglected prophet with a powerful and contemporary message. Zephaniah especially critiques self-styled 'renewal' movements.

A brief, practical, overview of the two Bible books of Ezra and Nehemiah that seeks to show the abiding relevance of these stories.

An Account of the 1824 tract war between the Baptist and Methodist ministers in Penzance, Cornwall: George Charles Smith and John Waterhouse. The controversy is explored through the literature and personalities of the individuals involved and the history of the Baptists in Cornwall. The book argues that the Baptist movement was irrevocably damaged by it. Both the main antagonists were subsequently major pioneer figures in Wesleyan and Seamen's missions.

A popular-style explanation of the Book of Genesis with a specific eye on contemporary application.

A practical guide that explains the pastoral relevance of this mysterious book to today.

A practical explanation of the much neglected Old Testament wisdom text, the Book of Ecclesiastes designed for the popular reader.

An account of the life of Thomas Wills, one of the most important leaders of the second generation of the Evangelical Awakening. His story has been largely forgotten, but is of importance to all those interested in the religious history of the period; especially those in Cornwall and the Countess of Huntingdon.

A basic guide for those beginning to preach and wanting to explain the text of Scripture as best they can.

A simple guide to the interpretation of the different genre of the Bible; with illustrative examples.

A simple and applied explanation of this wonderfully contemporary letter.

A simple explanation and application of Paul's letter to his much-loved Church plant in Philippi.

A simple and applied explanation of the First Book of Samuel... David, Goliath and much more

A simple commentary designed to enable the Bible student to understand the message of this neglected little book.