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A PASSION FOR HOLINESS, by J. I. Packer

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Kirsten Birkett About the Author J. I. Packer was Professor of Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. He was the author of many bestselling books including Knowing God. Contents What holiness is, and why it matters Exploring salvation: why holiness is…

THE WORKS OF JOHN OWEN, VOLUME 9: SERMONS TO THE CHURCH, PART 1, by John Owen

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Steve West Editor’s Note: Most of our readers will already be at least somewhat acquainted with John Owen (1616-1683), “the prince of Puritans,” but it is not likely that many have read him extensively. His works are not only voluminous – they are tightly…

THE HOLY SPIRIT (THEOLOGY FOR THE PEOPLE OF GOD), by Gregg R. Allison and Andreas J. Köstenberger

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Mark Baker About the Authors Gregg Allison serves as professor of Christian Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has written many books including Historical Theology and Strangers and Sojourners: The Doctrine of the Church. Andreas Köstenberger is research professor of New Testament…

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A wise man nearly three thousand years ago said that there was no end to the making of many books. If that was true then, how much more today? Who has time to keep up with the daily deluge of print material that is worth reading? Enter Books At a Glance. This fabulous resource offers a substantial summary of all that is current and valuable in the realm of theology, Bible, and church history, enabling the reader “at a glance” to see whether or not he needs to buy the book or make a note of it for future reference. In an age when we are drowning in text, a much needed life buoy.

Michael Haykin Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Director, Andrew Fuller Center for Baptist Studies

Of making many books there is no end” (Eccles. 12:12). If that was true in Solomon’s day, how much more true is it today in the 21st century! Even the best of us can only read a tiny fraction of what is written. If we want to “make the best use of our time” (Eph. 5:16), we could use some help so that we don’t waste our reading. I thank God, therefore, for ministries like “Books At a Glance,” designed to guide us to choose our reading wisely. From summaries to reviews to interviews, I expect this to be a key resource to help me know what is out there and what to read next.

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