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Pointing to the Pasturelands: Reflections on Evangelicalism, Doctrine, & Culture

Selections from CT’s best J. I. Packer articles.

Christianity Today December 8, 2021

Theologian J. I. Packer was one of the most widely respected Christian writers of the 20th century. Author of over 40 books, he was known for profound theological writing that was always lively and worshipful.

Explore several articles included the anthology Pointing to the Pasturelands, a compilation of J. I. Packer’s columns and articles that covers several decades of Packer’s contributions in the pages of Christianity Today.

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