Worldly Saints
the puritans as they really were
$42.56
- Paperback
300 pages
- Release Date
30 September 1990
Summary
Worldly Saints: Rediscovering the Practical Spirituality of the Puritans
“Ryken’s Worldly Saints offers a fine introduction to seventeenth-century Puritanism in its English and American contexts. The work is rich in quotations from Puritan worthies and is ideally suited to general readers who have not delved widely into Puritan literature. It will also be a source of information and inspiration to those who seek a clearer understanding of the Puritan roots of American Christianity.”…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780310325017 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0310325013 |
| Author: | Leland Ryken, J.I. Packer |
| Publisher: | Zondervan |
| Imprint: | Zondervan |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 300 |
| Release Date: | 30 September 1990 |
| Weight: | 349g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm x 25mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“Worldly Saints’ provides a valuable picture of Puritan life and values. It should be useful for the general readers as well as for students of history and literature.’ * Christianity & Literature *‘A very persuasive…most interesting book…stuffed with quotations from Puritan sources, almost to the point of making it a mini-anthology.’ * Publishers Weekly *‘Ryken writes with a vigor and enthusiasm that makes delightful reading – never a dull moment.’ * Fides et Historia *‘With ‘Worldly Saints,’ Christians of all persuasions have a tool that provides ready access to the vast treasures of Puritan thought.’ * Christianity Today *
About The Author
Leland Ryken
Leland Ryken (Ph.D., University of Oregon) is professor of English at Wheaton College in Illinois, where he has twice received the “teacher of the year” award.
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