How Great is Our God: Classic Writings from History's Greatest Christian Thinkers in Contemporary English

by Various

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.

Genres: Audiobook, Christian

385 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 27, 2011

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Reviews

[Heath · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some days deserve 10 stars but there are enough days that tank the volume for me. There are other better options for daily readings. To be clear, this is mostly a great book but it’s like a book with a chapter to tell people to skip when you recommend it. In this case there isn’t an easy way to manage that.

[Anna Schepmyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

God is great

[Rob · Rating 3 out of 5]

This daily devotional book includes a wide selection of authors from various branches of Christianity and some from outside it (e.g., an ancient historian or two). It's great for someone seeking a taste of sermons, literature, essays, creeds, and meditations from Christians throughout the centuries. It represents conservative and liberal streams, Apostles, Church Fathers, pastors, theologians, thinkers, and other voices. Indexes and a list of references in the back provide options for reading and more information about the selections; but more detailed references would have made this book better for readers wanting to dig deeper into the cited works.