A Celebration of Faith: Sir Oliver Mowat
A Canadian Christian Statesman | Christianity’s Evidences & Its Influence
By Steven R. Martins and Sir Oliver Mowat
ISBN: 9781999099206
Product Type: Book
Pages: 144
Publish Date: January 2021
Topics: Culture, Christian Apologetics
Summary
Sir Oliver Mowat served as a Christian lawyer, politician, premier of Ontario, and was one of the Fathers of Canadian Confederation. He was known by all his contemporaries as being a godly man who sought to do what was right in the sight of God, and who believed passionately in the proclamation and defense of the gospel, and the administration of its graces. Near the end of his life, he published two works on Christianity & its Evidences and Christianity & its Influence as his contributions to the development of a holistic Christian apologetic.
The Celebration of Faith Series, conceived by Series Editor Steven R. Martins, reflects on the lives and contributions of those who have been touched by the grace of God, those who have professed, defended and advanced the Christian religious worldview throughout history. The objective of this series is to inspire and encourage grace-bought believers towards living out their faith in such a way that demonstrates the truth, beauty and liberty of the gospel and its comprehensive nature for the furtherance of God’s kingdom.
Endorsements
“An absolutely fascinating study of an often overlooked Canadian Christian statesman and apologist. Steven R. Martins gives readers a fascinating insight into the life, work, and thinking of a man whose deep Christian commitment shaped everything he did. As Christians today grapple with how to engage politics thoughtfully and well, Steven R. Martins’ book offers us a historical example whose life repays further study.”
Andy Bannister (PhD),
Director of Solas Centre for Public Christianity;
Adjunct speaker for RZIM;
Author of The Atheist Who Didn’t Exist: Or the Dreadful
Consequences of Bad Arguments
“The study of Canada’s Christian heritage has long been neglected. Few materials are available for those who desire to understand the foundational role that Christianity played in Canada’s history. This publication helps to fill that void by revealing the importance of Christianity in the life of one of Canada’s founders, Oliver Mowat. As Steven Martins clearly demonstrates, Mowat explicitly defended the truth of Christianity and he hoped to convince others to embrace Christ as well. Homeschooling parents and other Christian educators should find it to be especially useful.”
Michael Wagner (PhD)
Contributing writer at Reformed Perspective magazine;
Author of Leaving God Behind: The Charter of Rights and
Canada’s Official Rejection of Christianity
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