Packer, J.I.
Description
Here one of the leading authorities on the Puritans, J. I. Packer introduces us to their rich theology and deep spirituality. Packer gives us profiles of John Flavel, Thomas Boston, John Bunyan, Matthew Henry, Henry Scougal, John Owen and Stephen Charnock and two closer portraits of William Perkins and Richard Baxter. The writings of the Puritans continue to profoundly reward readers and here J. I. Packer brings them alive in an inspiring way to encourage a new generation to experience their delights.
Contents
Prologue: The Devotional Direction
Part One: Puritan Pastors at Work
Part Two: Puritan Pastors in Profile: Seven Portraits Introduction
1. Henry Scougal: The Life of God in the Soul of Man
2. Stephen Charnock: Christ Crucified
3. John Bunyan: The Heavenly Footman
4. Matthew Henry: The Pleasantness of a Religious Life
5. John Owen: The Mortification of Sin
6. John Flavel: Keeping the Heart
7. Thomas Boston: The Art of Man Fishing, The Crook in the Lot, Repentance
Part Three: Two Puritan Paragons
William Perkins
Richard Baxter
Epilogue: The Puritan Pastor’s Programme
About the Author
J. I. Packer (DPhil, Oxford University) serves as the Board of Governors’ Professor of Theology at Regent College. He is the author of numerous books, including the classic best-seller Knowing God. Packer served as general editor for the English Standard Version Bible and as theological editor for the ESV Study Bible.