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Knowing God by J. I. Packer
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Knowing God

J. I. Packer

Crossway · Christian Living / Theology
ISBN 9781433587269

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About the book

First published in 1973, J. I. Packer's Knowing God has introduced generations of readers to the difference between knowing about God and knowing God himself. In short, rich chapters, Packer moves through the attributes and works of God — his majesty, wisdom, love, grace, and jealousy — always pressing toward worship and a changed life.

It remains one of the most widely read works of popular theology in the English language.

Why it belongs on every shelf. As warm as it is weighty — the book many readers name when asked what taught them to love God with their minds.
About the author. J. I. Packer (1926–2020) was an English-born theologian who taught at Regent College and served as general editor of the ESV Bible.

The Picky Reader note: a foundational title we think every reader should own. We'll add our own take when we revisit it.

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