Oliver Cromwell was born on April 25 1599, making this year the 400th anniversary of his birth.
It was remarkable to find him shortlisted for 'Man of the Millennium' on Radio 4's 'Today' programme recently. It seems that many find Cromwell a fascinating historical personality, but why? Some know that he was involved in the beheading of Charles I, and the 17th-century damage of cathedrals.
Few evangelicals, sadly, include Cromwell in any list of great Christians from Britain's past. The church is in danger of denying herself the benefits of the example and experience of an earnest Christian who can teach today's believers much about involvement in politics, evangelism, church and state relations, the charismatic movement, and family life. It is not possible in a short article to address all these matters. We will concentrate on Cromwell's conversion.
