A leading authorities on the Puritans
J. I. Packer (1926–2020) was named by Time Magazine as one of the 25 most influential evangelicals alive. He was the Board of Governors’ Professor of Theology at Regent College, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
"Over the years, J. I. Packer has convinced many of us that, if we
would be more than spiritual pygmies, we need to spend time with
the Puritans. Now, in this elegant and engaging book, he has given
us the most accessible and inspiring way in to them. Thank you, Dr
Packer, thank you!"
*Michael Reeves (President and Professor of Theology, Union School
of Theology, Bridgend, Wales)*
"The best way to meet great men is through a personal introduction
by someone who knows them well. That's precisely what J. I. Packer
does in this book, introducing us to several Puritan-minded men of
the sixteenth through eighteenth centuries. But this is more than
biography. As Packer does so well, in this book the Puritans become
mirrors in which we see heavenly truths about the gospel,
evangelism, spiritual growth, and suffering. I thank God for the
gathering of this previously scattered material into one volume,
and anticipate that it will bless many."
*Joel R. Beeke (Chancellor, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary,
Grand Rapids, Michigan)*
"Like many, I first met the Puritans through the writings of Dr
Packer and thus owe him a debt of gratitude. In this volume he has
once again excelled: here are thoughtful introductions to some key
Puritan thinkers and their works, along with a Puritan manifesto
for today's pastors. This is vintage Packer. In an age of trendy
fluff, here is solid food for the church and for the soul."
*Carl R. Trueman (Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies,
Grove City College, Pennsylvania)*
"With characteristic ease of style, clarity of thought, and
theological insight, Dr Packer introduces us to the life and
thought of seven of the all-time masters of what one of them called
'the life of God in the soul of man.' Puritan Guides to Glory is a
treat for anyone with healthy spiritual taste buds."
*Sinclair B. Ferguson (Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic
Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi)*
"When I've been asked to recommend a book on the Puritans, J. I.
Packer's A Quest for Godliness typically came first to mind. With
the release of Puritan Portraits, a fresh and spiritually
invigorating survey of several key Puritan pastors and theologians,
I can now point to a second volume that is must reading. "Puritan
Christianity," says Packer, "was serious business." So, too, must
ours be, and there is simply no better tour guide for exploring
Puritan faith and spirituality than J. I. Packer. Highly
recommended!"
*Sam Storms (President, Enjoying God Ministries)*
J.I. Packer has a skill unparalleled in today's church: he brings
the Puritans back to life and makes them sing, as the biographical
expositions in this book attest. Indeed, Jim Packer is a Puritan of
the most winsome, persuasive, and catholic sort. When young
ministers ask me what they should study to strengthen their
spiritual life, I often say, 'Read the Puritans with Packer!' That
is good counsel for all Christians.
*Timothy George (Founding Dean of Beeson Divinity School, Samford
University, Birmingham, Alabama)*
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