The heroes of the faith we come to know are male and female, old and young, married and single, from Africa and from the U.S., sons of slaves and tribal princes, evangelists, musicians and brain surgeons. A wide range of talents, gifts and denominations within the body of Christ are represented within.
Some names are familiar: Harriet Tubman, George Washington Carver, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Ben Carson. Others are new to me: Samuel Morris, Eliza Davis George, John Perkins and Festo Kivengere.
Through their lives many themes are explored: racial injustice, social activism, the importance of generosity, evangelism, praise and so many others are brought to life through the true experiences of these believers. Learning of these individuals and others, reading their stories, has blessed my children, my husband and myself. God has used these stories to speak to our hearts and to drive us further in our walk with Him.
An appendix listing the character traits explored as well as the Christians used to illustrate those traits is included for easy reference. Some qualities have one story listed, others several. This feature will greatly facilitate finding relevant material for studies on character qualities within the home and church.
Here in North America we celebrate Black History Month in February. In the United Kingdom Black History Month is celebrated in October. While this review is coming a bit late for British readers to incorporate this excellent resource into their plans for the month, North Americans have plenty of time to pick up a copy before February. Regardless of the date you read this review, I highly recommend Heroes in Black History for any time of year; it is an indispensable introduction to these brothers and sisters in Christ who have gone before us.
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