{"product_id":"among-gods-giants-9780860654520","title":"Among God's Giants","description":"\u003cp\u003eJ. I. Packer has had a long-standing passion for the Puritans. Their understanding of God and His ways with man has largely formed his own spirituality and theological outlook. In A Quest for Godliness  the esteemed author of Knowing God and a dozen other books shares with his readers the rich world of Puritanism that has been so influential in his own life.  Dr. Packer masterfully uncovers the hidden treasures of Puritan life and thought. With crystalline clarity he reveals the depth and breadth of Puritan spiritual life  contrasting it with the superficiality and deadness of modern Western Christianity.  Drawing on a lifetime of study  Dr. Packer takes the reader on a survey of the lives and teachings of great Puritan leaders such as John Owen  Richard Baxter  and Jonathan Edwards. He offers a close look at such subjects as the Puritan view of the Bible  spiritual gifts  the Sabbath  worship  social action  and the family. He concludes that a main difference between the Puritans and ourselves is spiritual maturity--the Puritans had it; we dont.  In a time of failing vision and decaying values  this powerful portrait of Puritans is a beacon of hope that calls us to radical commitment and action when both are desperately needed.  A Quest for Godliness is a profoundly moving and challenging exploration of Puritan life and thought in a beautifully written book. Here is J. I. Packer at his very best.  \"In A Quest for Godliness  J. I. Packer paints a vivid portrait of Puritans--their piety  church life  and social impulse--providing a model of passionate  holy living for todays often-complacent church. Packers characteristically lucid style and penetrating insights into Christians of old send a vibrant challenge to those of us who follow Christ in this last decade of the twentieth century. I heartily recommend this book.\" --Chuck Colson  \"Dr. Packer has blended theology  biography  history  and practical exhortation in a book that is a delight to read. But even more  the book speaks to our contemporary church situation and causes us to search our hearts and examine our ministries. Whether you are just getting acquainted with the Puritans or are a long-time friend  A Quest for Godliness will instruct and inspire you. Here is solid spiritual food that contributes to maturity.\" --Warren W. Wiersbe\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45647088353333,"sku":"ByrdShop_0860654524","price":182.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780860654520.jpg?v=1781688537","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/among-gods-giants-9780860654520","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}