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The mission of the Christian Classics Ethereal Library (CCEL) is to build up the church by making classic Christian literature widely available and promoting its use for edification and study by interested Christians, seekers and scholars. The CCEL accomplishes this by selecting, collecting, distributing, and promoting valuable literature through the World Wide Web and other media.

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Most popular eBooks

  • Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible by Henry, Matthew (1662-1714)
  • Weapon of Prayer by Bounds, Edward M. (1835-1913)
  • Introduction to the Devout Life by Francis of Sales, St. (1567-1622)
  • ANF01. The Apostolic Fathers with Justin Martyr and Irenaeus by Schaff, Philip (1819-1893)

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What's new

2015-03-13. Added Audio MP3 copy of Centuries (2nd century) by Thomas Traherne and Recorded by Tracy.

2015-03-11. Added Old Testament Types and Teachings by Hannah Whitall Smith.

2015-03-02. Added An American Religious Movement: A Brief History of the Disciples of Christ by Winfred E. Garrison.

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Top 3 books of last week

  • ANF01. The Apostolic Fathers with Justin Martyr and Irenaeus by Schaff, Philip (1819-1893)
  • Summa Theologica by Thomas Aquinas, Saint (1225?-1274)
  • NPNF2-01. Eusebius Pamphilius: Church History, Life of Constantine, Oration in Praise of Constantine by Schaff, Philip (1819-1893)



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