Ryle on the Christian Life: Growing in Grace - Couverture souple

Atherstone, Andrew

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1433567342 ISBN 13 : 9781433567346

Editeur : Crossway Books, 2025

Synopsis

An Introduction to the Life and Work of J. C. Ryle 

John Charles Ryle (1816–1900), a lover of Puritan theology, was one of the most popular evangelical orators and lively tract writers. Known for his direct and punchy style, Ryle expressed gospel truths with clarity and vivacity, leaving a legacy that continues to shape Christians today.

This book traces the life of J. C. Ryle, highlighting his work as a clergyman in the Church of England, the first Bishop of Liverpool, and a prolific tract writer. His tracts were designed to grab his readers’ attention, with pithy titles like Are You Forgiven?; Are You Happy?; Do You Believe?; and Repent or Perish!. Ryle on the Christian Life offers a fresh examination of Ryle’s timeless writings, delving into his profound wisdom on key topics such as Scripture, salvation, the cross of Christ, conversion, revival, sovereign grace, and more.

• Part of the Theologians on the Christian Life Series: Provides accessible introductions to some of church history’s greatest teachers
• Historical: Provides a compelling account of J. C. Ryle’s life as a clergyman, bishop, and tract writer, highlighting his lasting impact on the church
• Wise Teachings: Presents Ryle’s timeless teachings about Scripture, salvation, conversion, revival, grace, holiness, and more

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Andrew Atherstone (DPhil, University of Oxford) is professor of Modern Anglicanism at the University of Oxford and Latimer Research Fellow at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford. He has published widely on the history of evangelicalism, Anglicanism, fundamentalism, and charismatic renewal.

Justin Taylor (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the executive vice president of book publishing and book publisher at Crossway. He has edited and contributed to several books, and he blogs at Between Two Worlds--hosted by the Gospel Coalition.

Thomas S. Kidd (PhD, University of Notre Dame) is research professor of church history at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and the author of numerous books, including Thomas Jefferson: A Biography of Spirit and Flesh and George Whitefield: America's Spiritual Founding Father. Kidd lives with his wife, Ruby, and their two sons, Jonathan and Joshua.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Crossway Books
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1433567342
• ISBN 13: 9781433567346
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 208
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Crossway; https://www.crossway.org/books/o-sacred-head-now-wounded-cob/; ; 1300 Crescent St.; Wheaton; IL; 60187; Etats-Unis
• Personne responsable: non disponible