The Life and Diary of David Brainerd: With Notes and Reflections
Language: English
Published by ReadaClassic.com, 2010
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: Upward Bound Books, VALRICO, FL, U.S.A.Upward Bound Books
AbeBooks seller since May 18, 2022
Condition: Used - Good
£ 5.69
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
Seller Inventory # UBV.161104331X.G
- Title
- The Life and Diary of David Brainerd: With Notes and Reflections
- Author
- Brainerd, David
- Publisher
- ReadaClassic.com
- Publication year
- 2010
- Condition
- good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 161104331X
- ISBN 13
- 9781611043310
David Brainerd (1718–1747) lived only twenty-nine years, yet his legacy has shaped centuries of Christian devotion, missions, and spiritual courage. As a missionary to the Native Americans—especially among the Delaware tribes of New Jersey—Brainerd’s ministry was marked by deep compassion, relentless perseverance, and extraordinary faith under crushing hardship.
Jonathan Edwards recognized the spiritual power of Brainerd’s life and, setting aside his own major theological work, compiled and edited Brainerd’s journals into the now-classic biography first published in 1749. Edwards believed Brainerd’s example would strengthen the church for generations, and history has proven him right. His account became an instant spiritual landmark—read by preachers, missionaries, and ordinary believers who found in Brainerd a model of sincerity, humility, and unwavering dedication to the gospel.
From William Carey and Henry Martyn to Jim Elliot and Adoniram Judson, some of the most influential missionaries in history have pointed to this book as one of their greatest sources of inspiration. They saw in Brainerd a man willing to pour out his life for the sake of Christ, even through illness, loneliness, harsh conditions, and profound personal struggle.
What continues to move readers today is not Brainerd’s success, but his steadfast faithfulness—his willingness to trust God wholly, even when results were unseen and strength seemed gone. His story speaks to anyone longing for deeper devotion, renewed courage, and a life anchored in eternal purpose.
More than a biography, this book is a spiritual companion—one that has never gone out of print and continues to awaken conviction, humility, and holy resolve in every generation.
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
"About the title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Upward Bound Books
VALRICO, FL, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since May 18, 2022
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 3 to 5 business days | 2 to 3 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 3.18 | £ 9.63 |
Payment methods
Specialty
Used BooksSeller's business information
UPWARD BOUND BOOKS
3011 LITHIA PINECREST RD
VALRICO, FL U.S.A. 33596
Right of withdrawal
If you are a consumer you can withdraw from the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.
Information regarding the right of withdrawal
Statutory right to withdraw
You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.
To exercise the right of withdrawal, electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". We will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a withdrawal on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.
To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right of withdrawal before the withdrawal period has expired.
Effects of withdrawal
If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).
We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to withdraw from this contract.
We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.
We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
You shall send back the goods or hand them over to Upward Bound Books, VALRICO, Florida, U.S.A., without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your withdrawal from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
Exceptions to the right of withdrawal
The right of withdrawal does not apply to:
- The delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
- The supply of digital content which is not supplied on a tangible medium (e.g. on a CD or DVD) if you accepted when you placed your order that we could start to deliver it, and that you could not withdraw once delivery had started.