The Miners' Sons

The Miners' Sons is a historical book written by Charles Dent Bell in 1853. The book tells the story of two remarkable men, Martin Luther and Henry Martyn, who were born into mining families and went on to become influential figures in Christianity. The first part of the book focuses on Martin Luther, a German monk who is credited with sparking the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. Bell describes Luther's early life as the son of a miner in Saxony, his education, and his eventual decision to become a monk. The book then goes on to explore Luther's theological beliefs and the events that led to the Reformation, including his famous 95 Theses.The second part of the book tells the story of Henry Martyn, an English missionary who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Martyn was also the son of a miner and went on to become a prominent figure in the Church of England. Bell describes Martyn's early life, his education at Cambridge, and his decision to become a missionary. The book then goes on to explore Martyn's travels to India and Persia, where he worked to spread Christianity and translate the Bible into local languages.Throughout the book, Bell emphasizes the similarities between Luther and Martyn, both of whom came from humble backgrounds and went on to achieve great things. He also explores the influence that their mining backgrounds had on their lives and work. The Miners' Sons is a fascinating look at two important figures in Christian history and the impact they had on the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.