David Brainerd revisited
Justin Taylor draws our attention to two new biographies of David Brainerd.
The first is by Vance Christie, published by Christian Focus, and seems to be a more typical, appreciative biography. John MacArthur gives a glowing endorsement. Expect to be instructed and moved.
The second, by John Grigg, is from OUP, and seems to be of the kind beloved by many modern evangelicals who feel that they are the first to see things clearly, that previous efforts were essentially propaganda, and that our alleged idols have feet of clay. So Brainerd was a sinner. Old news. Doubtless this will be a stimulating (and expensive) purchase. I hope it is as profitable as it is provocative.
