J. I. Packer, Leland Ryken
J. I. Packer, Leland Ryken
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J. I. Packer
An Evangelical Life

Author: Leland Ryken, J.I. Packer

Narrator: TBD

Unabridged: 14 hr 21 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/31/2015

Synopsis

For the last 60 years, J. I. Packer has exerted a steady and remarkable influence on evangelical theology and practice. His many books, articles, and lectures have shaped entire generations of Christians, helping elevate their view of God and enliven their love for God. In this new biography, well-known scholar Leland Ryken provides readers with a compelling overview of Packer’s interesting life and influential legacy. Exploring his childhood, college days, theological education, and professional life in both England and America, this volume combines detailed facts with personal anecdotes so as to paint a holistic portrait of the man himself. Finally, Ryken identifies lifelong themes evident in Packer’s life, ministry, and writings that shed light on his enduring significance for Christians today.

About Leland Ryken

Leland Ryken, PhD, is professor of English at Wheaton College in Illinois, where he has twice received the "teacher of the year" award.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Daniel

I have owned this small paperback since 2005 but only got around to reading it over the last few days. Jim Packer presents us with a spirited defence of the evangelical view of scripture, which is caricatured as "Fundamentalism", in opposition to liberalism. The chapter on reason and his discussion......more

Goodreads review by Brittany

“If the human mind is set up as the measure and test of truth, it will quickly substitute for man’s incomprehensible Creator a comprehensible idol fashioned in man’s own image…” J.I. Packer, most widely known for his book Knowing God, also wrote this excellent book (back in 1958). I found this book t......more

Goodreads review by Paul

Incredible defense of the infallible and inerrant Word of God against the offense of the last century’s rise of Liberalism and Subjectivism. Encouraging and edifying to the present-day believer, this book will doubtless assist the Reformed Christian to better articulate his or her convictions. “If th......more

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