"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 chi ..."
"★ Publishers Weekly starred reviewA Best Book of 2018 in Religion, Publishers WeeklyReading great literature well has the power to cultivate virtue. Great literature increases knowledge of and desire for the good life by showing readers what virtue looks like and where vice leads. It is not just what one reads but how one reads that cultivates virtue. Reading good literature well requires one to practice numerous virtues, such as patien ..."
Augustine's Confessions(1stEdition) (Christian Guides to the Classics) by LelandRyken Paperback, 80 Pages, Published 2015 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-4248-0, ISBN: 1-4335-4248-X
"We’ve all heard about the classics and assume they’re great. Some of us have even read them on our own. But for those of us who remain a bit intimidated or simply want to get more out of our reading, Crossway’s Christian Guides to the Classics are here to help. In these short guidebooks, popular professor, author, and literary expert Leland Ryken takes you through some of the greatest literature in history while answering your question ..."
A Christian Guide to the Classics(1stEdition) (Christian Guides to the Classics) by Dr LelandRyken Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2015 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-4703-4, ISBN: 1-4335-4703-1