Rather it is “offered to help readers explore a tradition and history that might remain unfamiliar and confusing were it not for the unique perspective of this senior Anglican theologian, churchman, and enthusiast” (12). Working from transcripts of his lectures, working-in additional material, going through several processes of editing and revision, Packer delivers less of a “cutting-edge work of theological exploration or a comprehensive history” as Donald Lewis explains in the foreword (12). The Heritage of Anglican Theologypresents, in essence, the course of lectures on Anglican history and theology that Packer gave year-in and year-out during his time at Regent College. The tone of his work does that just fine. Neither brazen nor falsely-humble, Packer does not have to tell me that Jesus loves him. He writes as one who could, at any time or season, look the Father in the eyes with the confidence that ought to become those who are called sons and daughters of the living God. I remember little from my reading that night save for Packer’s obvious, humble confidence in the love of the God he served.Īlthough I have changed in many ways in the past ten years, I am still moved deeply by Packer’s tone. Packer’s Knowing God in Kathmandu (long story). (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2021, 384 pages, $39.99) Remembering PackerĪbout a decade ago, I came across a copy of J.I.
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