{"product_id":"9781603746335_john-ploughmans-talks","title":"John Ploughman's Talks","description":"\u003cb\u003eEveryday advice based on biblical faith\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Charles H. Spurgeon's success as a legendary preacher and author was generated from his intense love and concern for \"working people.\" In \u003ci\u003eJohn Ploughman's Talks\u003c\/i\u003e, Spurgeon assumes the persona of a simple ploughman to dispense advice and address serious moral issues in the language of the common man. Spurgeon's homespun humor and rustic illustrations reflect on a variety of issues, such as idleness, grumbling, appearance, patience, gossiping, debt, spending, family, hope, and much more. \u003cbr\u003e In Spurgeon's words, \"That I have written in a semi-humorous vein needs no apology, since thereby sound moral teaching has gained a hearing....There is no particular virtue in being seriously unreadable.\" \u003cbr\u003e In the tradition of John Bunyan's \u003ci\u003ePilgrim's Progress\u003c\/i\u003e, Spurgeon's tale is destined to be enjoyed for generations by people of all ages and backgrounds. \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Charles H Spurgeon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40701385703473,"sku":"9781603746335","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/9926\/3793\/files\/9781603746335.jpg?v=1768374337","url":"https:\/\/bakerbookhouse.com\/products\/9781603746335_john-ploughmans-talks","provider":"Baker Book House ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}