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How Great is Our God: Classic Writings from History's Greatest Christian Thinkers in Contempory Language
In a pluralistic culture with competing beliefs and values, there is a desire to get back to basics—the classic expressions of the Christian faith. This 365-day devotional introduces readers to the minds and hearts of many of the most influential thinkers in church history. Each reading, modernized for today's audience, takes readers through two millennium of riches—from the early church fathers through the Medieval thinkers and the great councils, and on into the Reformation, the Renaissance, and the birth of the modern mind. An elegant edition for the nightstand, the desktop, or the coffee table, How Great Is Our God is one part historical tour, one part devotional, one part guide for living, and one part gift book. It will appeal to every Christian who wants to hear the hearts and discover the classic voices of Christianity through the ages.
- GenresReligion
384 pages, Hardcover
First published July 1, 2011
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April 13, 2021
This is a one-year daily devotional, which I didn't realize when I bought the audiobook, but the writings of the very wide selection of writers was wonderful. So I didn't do this as it was designed to be used, and didn't read the corresponding Scripture passages - all of which I would want to do if I had a print copy.
Rather, I listened to it straight through for a week or so, and really liked it! It was spiritually nutritious and edifying to hear deep, profound thinkers across the last 20 centuries, representing different branches of the one holy, international, triumphant Church, presenting short writings - lengthy quotes, letters, articles, bits of sermons, even hymn lyrics. The writers range from Polycarp and Tertullian to Calvin and Finney, Billy Graham to Bonhoeffer.
I was thankful to have been spoon-fed a smorgasbord of treats for heart and soul. I plan to listen to it again another year, as it is definitely one to read multiple times, noticing and discovering new morsels which I may have missed the first time through.
I think it would be a good daily devotional in a print version, good for both men and women. I also think the plethora of voices lends to producing grace and humility, which lead to unity - which was, after all, Jesus' last prayer for us, His Body.
Rather, I listened to it straight through for a week or so, and really liked it! It was spiritually nutritious and edifying to hear deep, profound thinkers across the last 20 centuries, representing different branches of the one holy, international, triumphant Church, presenting short writings - lengthy quotes, letters, articles, bits of sermons, even hymn lyrics. The writers range from Polycarp and Tertullian to Calvin and Finney, Billy Graham to Bonhoeffer.
I was thankful to have been spoon-fed a smorgasbord of treats for heart and soul. I plan to listen to it again another year, as it is definitely one to read multiple times, noticing and discovering new morsels which I may have missed the first time through.
I think it would be a good daily devotional in a print version, good for both men and women. I also think the plethora of voices lends to producing grace and humility, which lead to unity - which was, after all, Jesus' last prayer for us, His Body.
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