J. I. Packer: An Evangelical Life

“For evangelicals, J. I. Packer stands as one of the foremost theological leaders of this generation. His writings have illuminated the minds of countless Christians with the clarity of the Bibles teaching. He has answered our questions, provoked our thinking, expanded our understanding, and always pointed us to Christ. Im so glad that Crossway has produced this biography of the man behind the words.”– Phillip D. Jensen, Evangelist and Bible Teacher, Two Ways Ministries

“J. I. Packer is chief among the cadre of impressive British thinkers who have had a shaping influence on evangelical Christianity in North America over the past half-century. Indeed, his influence girdles the globe, and it shows no sign of abating as this great theologian approaches his tenth decade. This new biography builds on earlier Packer studies, but it offers distinctive insights into the humanity and ministry of a life lived well, with grace abounding and wisdom from above.”– Timothy George, Founding Dean, Beeson Divinity School; General Editor, Reformation Commentary on Scripture

“A friendly portrait of a great evangelical, the man behind the headlines, full of insight into Packers genius as a brilliant communicator of the Reformed faith.”

“Without a doubt, this is now the definitive, most up-to-date biography of J. I. Packer, and it deserves high praise. With the sensitivity, wisdom, and sheer humanity that a fine biographer needs, Leland Ryken allows us to see the life, mind, and heart of this quiet but highly influential man. Traversing the notoriously complex and hazardous terrain of UK and US evangelicalism with impressive sure-footedness, Ryken not only helps us understand the man and his context, but ourselves as evangelicals.”

“This book is a fascinating, insightful, and, to my mind, precisely accurate portrait of the same Jim Packer whom I have known for more than thirty-five years. What a joy to read this book and be challenged by Packers remarkable life!”

“This book offers a full and balanced portrait of a diligent and faithful theologian. But because J. I. Packers theology has always been pastoral, practical, catechetical, and eminently readableinstead of recondite, esoteric, or merely academicit is appropriate that this welcome volume is itself down-to-earth, accessible, and reader friendly. Leland Ryken, as a veteran student of the Puritans, is the ideal author to write about the most influential Puritan of our time.”