How To Become A Christian by Samuel M. Shoemaker
Book Details
Title: How to Become a Christian
Author: Samuel M. Shoemaker
Publisher: Word Books, Waco, Texas (Reprint edition, by arrangement with Harper & Row)
Edition: Reprint Edition (from the 1953 Harper & Row edition)
Printing: Word Books 1960s reprint, $3.95 DJ price
Publication Year: Originally 1953; this Word Books reprint likely 1960s
Binding: Hardcover, teal cloth with black lettering
Dust Jacket Condition: Good – intact with moderate edge wear, small chips, and some rubbing. Price unclipped ($3.95).
Condition: Very Good – clean text block, strong binding, light age toning.
Dimensions (H × W × D): 8.5 × 5.75 × 1 in
Weight: ~14 oz
Rarity / Collectibility: Samuel Shoemaker, an Episcopal priest, was a pivotal figure in the Oxford Group and an early influence on Alcoholics Anonymous. His writings provided spiritual foundations that shaped AA’s Twelve Steps. Books from The Samuel Shoemaker Library remain significant to both Christian readers and AA history collectors.
Description
How to Become a Christian by Samuel M. Shoemaker is a classic evangelical text first published in 1953 and later reprinted as part of The Samuel Shoemaker Library by Word Books. This volume distills Shoemaker’s decades of ministry into practical steps for spiritual rebirth, Christian fellowship, and living a Christ-centered life.
Shoemaker, a key figure in the Oxford Group and early spiritual influence on AA co-founder Bill Wilson, emphasizes both personal transformation and communal faith. For collectors of recovery-related literature, this book holds particular historical interest, bridging Shoemaker’s pastoral work and his enduring impact on the spiritual framework of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Condition Notes
- Dust jacket shows light edge wear, rubbing, and small closed tears at extremities.
- Boards clean and square; lettering on spine strong.
- Interior pages crisp, with only minor age toning.
- No writing, underlining, or markings observed.
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