This book profiles the lives of 50 men and women who have been influential in shaping the Christian faith throughout history. From the apostle Paul to Martin Luther to Mother Teresa, these individuals have left a lasting legacy of faith and service. Each profile includes a brief biography and excerpts from the person's writings, making this book both informative and inspiring. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.