A list of books (and other resources) that have been made available to be downloaded, printed, or read online for free. They’re things I’ve enjoyed in the past or look forward to read in the near future. Sorted in alphabetical order by author’s last name. Links below open in new window.

Books Online:

1. The Child at Home - John S. C. Abbott, 1833
2. The Family at Home : Familiar Illustrations of Various Domestic Duties - Gorham Abbott, 1833
3. The Mother at Home (aka The Christian Mother) - John S. C. Abbott, 1833
   • “Long esteemed as one of the most valued works from the 19th century on the art of mothering and the glory of the work of the mother at home. For any girl who was raised without much discipline and in need of instruction on proper discipline of her own children, this is a superb guide. A Biblical counsel on Christian child rearing.” -Grace & Truth Books
   • Seven chapters: The mother’s responsibility; the mother’s authority; the mother’s difficulties; faults and errors; religious instruction; fruits of piety; results.
4. A Christian Directory (Practical Works of Richard Baxter, Volume 1) - Richard Baxter
5. The Valley of Vision - Arthur Bennett
   • A collection of Puritan prayers and devotions
6. Biblical Womanhood in the Home - Nancy Leigh DeMoss (editor)
   • Contributors to this book: Nancy Leigh DeMoss, Susan Hunt, Mary Kassian, Carolyn Mahaney, Barbara Hughes, P. Bunny Wilson, and Dorothy Kelley Patterson.
   • The feminist revolution was supposed to make us feel better about ourselves, bringing us greater fulfillment and freedom. Yet many of us are feeling anything but fulfilled and free. Across generational lines, inside the church and out, we are understanding that we have lost the beauty and wonder of our distinctive makeup and calling as women. We are realizing that what was supposed to lift us up has been tearing down society, churches, and most importantly, our own families. The writers of this book approach the subject of womanhood from different angles and teaching styles, but throughout there runs a thread. One that will instill itself in your spirit. A thread of joy and delight with the greatness of God’s created order and the part He wants you to play in His grand, redemptive plan.
7. Religious Affections - Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758)
8. The Marrow of Modern Divinity - Edward Fisher
   • On the Covenant of Works and Covenant of Grace.
9. Foxe’s Book of Martyrs - John Foxe (1516-1587); edited by William Byron Forbush
   • The indispensable Puritan work on the history of martyrdom—with particularly graphic accounts of Catholic atrocities.
10. Keeping the Heart - John Flavel (1628 - 1691)
11. Of Domestical Duties - William Gouge (1575-1653)
    • Many consider this one of the best books ever written on the family–it is a Puritan classic in the one of the areas where the Puritans were the acknowledged masters.
12. Biblical Foundations for Manhood and Womanhood - Wayne Grudem (editor)
    • The contributors to this book include: John Piper, Bruce A. Ware, Richard W. Hove, Daniel Doriani, Daniel R. Heimbach, and Peter Jones.
    • These writers explore key issues, including the interchangeability of male-female roles, the meaning of submission, and the historical novelty of egalitarian interpretations of Scripture. This book will demonstrate how some views of manhood and womanhood tamper with our understanding of God’s character and why the extremes of male domination and feminism destroy the beauty of our sexual differences — differences that celebrate the excellence of men and women as God created us.
13. A Discourse on Meekness and Quietness of Spirit - Matthew Henry
14. Female Piety : The Young Woman’s Guide through Life to Immortality - John Angell James
    • The author presents female piety as an ambition rather than a burden. He aggressively confronts common sins such as begrudging obedience, deception, gossip, romantic impatience, and laziness, while exalting purity, patience, education, submission, kindness, and modesty.
    • Thirteen chapters: Introduction; influence of Christianity on the condition of woman; conspicuous place which women occupies in the Holy Scripture; woman’s mission; early piety; Christian zeal; the parental home; life away from home; the character of Rebekah; the ornaments of a profession of religion; the characters of Martha and Mary of Bethany; to young mothers; the beautiful picture of the excellent wife in the book of Proverbs.
15. A Help to Domestic Happiness - John Angell James, 1828
    • Nine chapters: The family constitution; on the mutual duties of husbands & wives; the special duties of husbands; the special duties of wives; the formation of the marriage union; duties of parents; duties of children to their parents; duties of brothers and sisters; duties of servants.
16. The Sunday School Teacher’s Guide - John Angell James, 1816
    • Eight chapters: The ultimate object of teaching; qualifications for teaching; manner of teaching; duties of teachers to each other; temptations of teachers; discouragements of teachers; the teacher’s zeal; motives to diligence.
17. The True Christian - John Angell James (1846)
18. The Failure of the American Baptist Culture - James B. Jordan (editor)
19. The Feminist Mistake - Mary Kassian
    • With a growing number of theologians and denominations advocating radical gender egalitarianism, we must answer many questions about women in the church - and in the wider culture. In order to do this, first we need to understand the history and development of feminist thought.
    • In The Feminist Gospel, Mary Kassian provided a thought-provoking inquiry into the history of feminism. Now, in this thoroughly revised and updated book, she revisits the subject, adding to its history an examination of the effects of feminism. The Feminist Mistake is a reliable, biblical critique that will provide answers and inspire serious reflection on this issue.
20. Women, Creation and the Fall - Mary Kassian
    • In the sixties, feminists threw down the gauntlet to the church over its treatment of women. In response to this challenge, the church has reexamined and redefined time-honored Biblical principles. In many cases, it has obliterated all role distinctions between men and women.
    • This book seeks to free women in their roles in the home and church. It lays the foundation for that freedom by a thorough analysis of the Bible’s teaching on woman’s status and roles. The author points the way to reinstate a full Biblical ministry for women.
21. Essays on Various Subjects Principally Designed for Young Ladies - Hannah More (1745-1833)
    • Eight chapters: On dissipation; conversation; envy; sentimental connections; true & false meekness; education; religion; and thoughts on wit.
22. Practical Piety : The influence of the religion of the heart on the conduct of life - Hannah More, 1811
23. A Practical Directory for Young Christian Females aka Young Lady’s Guide - Harvey Newcomb, 1851
    • This very practical book is now becoming one of my favorite books. Harvey aids the reader in cultivating intellectual, social, moral, and religious maturity. He points ladies toward developing a virtuous character, and provides practical directions for this pursuit.
    • Twenty chapters: True religion essentially progressive; doctrinal knowledge; nature and effects of true religion; love; harmony of Christian character; reading and studying of the Holy Scriptures; prayer; temptation; self-denial; public worship; meditation; bodily health; mental cultivation & reading; improvement of time; Christian activity; dress; social and relative duties; marriage; submission and dependence and contentment; self-examination.
24. Of the Mortification of Sin in Believers - John Owen (1616-1683)
25. Of Temptation - John Owen (1616-1683)
26. Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood - John Piper, Wayne Grudem
    • This book presents the complementarian view of the role of men and women. Offers the most complete and extensive refutation of the egalitarian position.
    • The work covers the entire scope of gender issues from the biblical meaning of headship to head coverings and an examination of gender issues in church history.
27. Redeeming Science - Vern S. Poythress
28. Letters to Young Ladies - Lydia Sigourney (1837)
29. Lectures to Young People - William Sprague (1830)
30. The Art of Divine Contentment - Thomas Watson (1620-1686)

Websites that Provide Books in Digital Form: (download, print, or read online)

1. Bible Academy - Download Spurgeon’s works, Puritan works, etc.
2. Grace Books - A collection of classic books online by various authors. Search by author’s last name.
3. Puritan Library - A vast of free online downloadable puritan resource.

Christian Audiobooks Online:

1. ChristianAudio - Provides free audio download for the month, author interviews, etc.