Oswald Chambers

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  • Oswald Chambers was a Scottish Baptist minister and teacher born in Aberdeen.

  • He became known for his deep spirituality from a young age and was active in evangelism.

  • Chambers married Gertrude in 1910 and had one daughter.

  • During World War I, he served as a YMCA chaplain in Egypt, ministering to soldiers.

  • He died in 1917 following complications from appendicitis.

  • After his death, his wife Gertrude compiled and published his teachings from her shorthand notes, resulting in 30 books.

  • His most famous work, "My Utmost for His Highest," has been translated into 39 languages and remains in print, cementing Chambers' legacy as an influential Christian author and teacher.

Books by Oswald Chambers