The Life and Diary of David Brainerd, David Brainerd
The Life and Diary of David Brainerd, David Brainerd
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The Life and Diary of David Brainerd
As Prefaced by Jonathan Edwards

Author: David Brainerd, Jonathan Edwards

Narrator: Graham Geisler

Unabridged: 12 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: One Audiobooks

Published: 04/02/2023


Synopsis

An inspirational and truly dedicated servant of the lord, David Brainerd endured hardship after hardship while maintaining a singularly devoted heart and mind for God. Not only did his faith remain true and steadfast, but his determination to bring God’s light to others provided an even greater element of encouragement even to the pastors and missionaries working alongside him. Traveling thousands of miles and struggling with illness and physical hardships, Brainerd brought the word of God to remote Native Americans despite the many limitations of his day and of his own health and wellbeing. A spiritually challenging, convicting, yet extremely motivational work, The Life and Diary of David Brainerd has been recommended by pastors and spiritual leaders throughout history since its first publication 1749.

This series, published by ONE audiobooks, seeks to produce Classic Christian titles read by well known and loved Christian audiobook narrators. ONE takes great care to cast these titles with readers who will provide an unmatched listening experience for these important works.

Graham Geisler brings his passion to every performance and is considered to be one of the top audiobook narrators in the industry.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Natalie on November 24, 2016

I listened to this as an audio book. It is hard to think of something that could've been more depressing. Brainerd is known for having been a weary soul--constantly battling the trials of life and suffering periods of melancholy and depression. I was amazed that he managed to accomplish anything at......more

Goodreads review by Jared on October 04, 2018

If you think you have it hard -- well, you might. But read this.......more

Goodreads review by Anne (In Search of Wonder) on April 30, 2025

I was challenged by David Brainerd's shortened life and spiritual testimony. His brokenness over sin, his love for the lost, and his passion to know God and seek Him were all inspiring and challenging to me however, I found this diary repetitive and ultimately unsatisfactory. There wasn't a great de......more

Goodreads review by John on July 30, 2022

The much older edition I read was from the Wycliffe Series of Christian Classics by Moody Press. This book is a collection of journals and diaries of David Brainerd, early 18th century apostle to the indigenous peoples of New England (specifically the Delaware Indians) who died in his 29th year. It'......more

Goodreads review by Mattie on July 14, 2024

Beautiful heart and life! “there are two ways of representing and recommending true religion and virtue to the world; the one, by doctrine and precept; the other, by instance and example…”......more