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A Quest for Godliness: The Puritan Vision of the Christian Life
A Quest for Godliness The Puritan Vision of the Christian Life A rich vision of the Christian life is presented in Packer&rwquo;s survey of great Puritan leaders and their teachings.A Quest for Godliness explores the depth and breadth of Puritan spiritual life. Drawing on a lifetime of study, Packer surveys the lives and teachings of great Puritan leaders such as John Owen, Richard Baxter,... more » and Jonathan Edwards. He examines the Puritan view of the Bible, spiritual gifts, the Sabbath, worship, social action, and the family. The Puritans&rwquo; faith, Packer argues, stands in marked contrast with the superficiality of modern western Christianity.In a time of failing vision and decaying values, this powerful portrait of the Puritans is a beacon of hope that calls us to radical commitment and action, both desperately needed today. Beautifully written, A Quest for Godliness is a moving and challenging exploration of Puritan life and thought. Here is J. I. Packer at his very best.« less