author
William Evans
1870–1950
A longtime Bible teacher and prolific Christian writer, this early 20th-century author devoted his work to making theology clear, practical, and useful for everyday readers. His books helped generations of students and churchgoers explore core Christian beliefs in plain language.
2 Audiobooks
The Great Doctrines of the Bible
by William Evans
The Shepherd Psalm: A Meditation
by William Evans
About the author
Born in Liverpool, England, in 1870, William Evans later moved to the United States and studied at Moody Bible Institute as well as theological schools in Chicago. After serving in pastorates, he became director of the Department of Bible at Moody Bible Institute, where he built a reputation as a gifted teacher and conference speaker.
Evans devoted much of his life to Bible teaching across the United States and Canada. He wrote more than forty books, including works on doctrine, sermon preparation, and Christian living, with The Great Doctrines of the Bible remaining one of his best-known titles.
His writing is remembered for being direct, organized, and accessible. Rather than aiming at specialists, he wrote for readers who wanted a solid grasp of Scripture and Christian belief without complicated language, which is part of why his books have continued to circulate long after his death in 1950.