"Ryken's Worldly Saints offers a fine introduction to
seventeenth-century Puritanism in its English and American
contexts. The work is rich in quotations from Puritan worthies and
is ideally suited to general readers who have not delved widely
into Puritan literature. It will also be a source of information
and inspiration to those who seek a clearer understanding of the
Puritan roots of American Christianity." -Harry Stout, Yale
University " the typical Puritans were not wild men, fierce and
freaky, religious fanatics and social extremists, but sober,
conscientious, and cultured citizens, persons of principle,
determined and disciplined excelling in the domestic virtues, and
with no obvious shortcomings save a tendency to run to words when
saying anything important, whether to God or to a man. At last the
record has been put straight." -J.I. Packer, Regent College
"Worldly Saints provides a revealing treasury of primary and
secondary evidence for understanding the Puritans, who they were,
what they believed, and how they acted. This is a book of value and
interest for scholars and students, clergy and laity alike."
-Roland Mushat Frye, University of Pennsylvania "A very
persuasive...most interesting book...stuffed with quotations from
Puritan sources, almost to the point of making it a
mini-anthology." -Publishers Weekly "With Worldly Saints,
Christians of all persuasions have a tool that provides ready
access to the vast treasures of Puritan thought." -Christianity
Today "Ryken writes with a vigor and enthusiasm that makes
delightful reading-never a dull moment." -Fides et Historia
"Worldly Saints provides a valuable picture of Puritan life and
values. It should be useful for general readers as well as for
students of history and literature." -Christianity and
Literature"
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