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Francis August Schaeffer (January 30, 1912 – May 15, 1984) [1] was an American evangelical theologian, philosopher, and Presbyterian pastor. He co-founded the L'Abri community in Switzerland with his wife Edith Schaeffer, née Seville, a prolific author in her own right. [2]
Apr 11, 2016 · 1. The Bible was central to his worldview. Francis A. Schaeffer (1912-1984) became a Christian believer at the age of 17, after reading the Bible for the first time. As a bright teenager he had many questions about life and found the philosophy books did not help.
May 4, 2022 · Francis Schaeffer was a landmark Christian thinker, often cited alongside C.S. Lewis as one of the most important influences on evangelical Christianity. Here are the most important things you need to know about his life and work.
Feb 4, 2023 · Two decades after his conversion to Christ, Francis Schaeffer passed through a deep and agonizing crisis of faith. His story gives hope for those walking the valley today.
Jan 24, 2012 · Name: Francis A. Schaeffer (1912-1984) Why you should know him: Schaeffer was one of the most influential figures in American evangelicalism in the period between World War II and the mid-1980s. Previous roles: Founder of L’Abri Fellowship International; Lecturer and author of eighteen books. Education: B.A., Hampden-Sydney College.
Francis August Schaeffer was born on January 30, 1912 in the small town of Germantown, Pennsylvania. His life, books and Switzerland-based ministry L’Abri have had immense and wide-ranging impact on this generation, personally touching many people, including me.
Nov 23, 2016 · Francis Schaeffer’s ‘How Should We Then Live?’—40 Years Later. November 23, 2016 | Albert Mohler. Editors’ note: Taking the advice of C. S. Lewis, we want to help our readers “keep the clean sea breeze of the centuries blowing through our minds,” which, as he argued, “can be done only by reading old books.”
