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100 Christian books that changed the century /
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"This is a wonderful, highly readable compendium of the most important works of the twentieth century. Christians need to read this to appreciate the best of our modern heritage."
—Charles Colson, Prison Fellowship Ministries
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Some books about books are a bore, but not this one. It maps conservative Christian reading during the past century with a sure touch, and since the pulse of any community is its reading habits, it gives an enlightening overview of where evangelicals have been going and what they have been doing all this time. It is a book that was well worth writing and is well worth reading."
James Packer, professor, Regent College
"If you enjoy reading books, studying history, learning about writers, and analyzing the impact of ideas on our world, then this book is for you. You don't have to agree with all the selections or interpretations to benefit from these pages. I thought I knew a lot about books and writers, but reading this book sure taught me more! Expect to have your horizons broadened and your thinking challenged."
—Warren W. Wiersbe, author and conference speaker
"This is more than a sampling of edifying and rewarding evangelical literature. It will promote and encorage worthwhwhile reading; habits and will call evangelicals to higher ground
Carl F H. Henry founding editor of Christianity Today, theologian, and author
—Dr. Sherwood E. Wirt, founding editor, Decision magazine
"Of the making of many books there is no end,' the Preacher said (Eccles. 12:12). Indeed! But which ones should we actually READ? The best answer to this is: the most influential ones, of course! But what are they? Heie we have 100 of the most significant Christian books of the century."
—Walter Elwell, Wheaton College
"This is a fascinating way to present history—through the people and ideas of the 20th century. The Petersens have done us a huge service."
—Marshall Shelley, vice president, editorial, Christianity Today
"One of my first ever pieces of published writing was a review of one of William J. Petersen's earlier works, Another Hand on Mine. Now more than thirty years and a lifetime of stellar works later comes this compendium of insight.... After exposure to the summaries of these pivotal works, you too will begin scouring your favorite sources for classics that not only changed the twentieth century, but which also are destined to change your life."
—Jerry Jenkins, author and writer-at-large, Moody Bible Institute
other books by William J. Petersen
25 Surprising Maniages (Baker, 1996)
The Christian Traveler's Companion: U.S.A. and Canada with Amy Eckert (Revell, 2000)
The One Year Book of Hymns with Randy Petersen (Tyndale, 1996)
The One Year Book of Psalms with Randy Petersen (Tyndale, 1999)
Another Hand on Mine (McGraw-Hill, 1967)
Those Curious New Cults (Keats, 1973)
Jeremiah: The Prophet Who Wouldn't Quit (Victor, 1984)
The Discipling of Timothy (Victor, 1980)
Two Stars for God (Warner Books, 1974)
Astrology and the Bible (Victor, 1972)
other books by Randy Petersen
Giving to the Giver (Tyndale, 1990)
The 100 Most Important Dates in Church History with Kenneth A. Curtis and Stephen Lang (Revell, 1991) Becoming Your Own Best Friend
with Thomas Whiteman (Nelson, 1994)
The Family Book of Bible Fun (Tyndale, 1994)
How to Fear God without Being Afraid of Him with David New (Victor, 1994)
Men Who Love Too Little with Thomas Whiteman (Nelson, 1995)
Adult ADD with Thomas Whiteman and Michele Novotni (Pinon, 1995)
The One Year Book of Hymns with William J. Petersen (Tyndale, 1996)
The Christian Book of Lists (Tyndale, 1997)
The One Year Book of Psalms with William J. Petersen (Tyndale, 1999)
The Stress Test with Thomas Whiteman (Pinon, 2000)
Christian Books That Changed the Century
WILLIAM J. PETERSEN and RANDY PETERSEN
Fleming H. Revell
A Division of Baker Book House Co Grand Rapids, Michigan 49516
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Library of Congress Catalogingin-Publication Data Petersen, William j.
100 Christian books that changed the century / William J. Petersen
and Randy Petersen, p. cm.
Includes index.
ISBN 0-8007-5735-1
1. Christian literature—History and criticism. 2. Literature, Mod-ern—20th century, I. Title: One hundred Christian books that changed the century. II. Petersen, Randy. III. Title.
BR117.P48 2000
270.8'2—dc2,l 00-030500
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