

Packer has a legacy of many years of serving in God’s kingdom and continues to minister and teach many of us today. I guess one might even classify this almost as a textbook that you will want to read multiple times over the years. It really is a treasure trove of Biblical wisdom in respect of knowing the character of God. However, at times, the reading for me was a little slow simply due to how much good “meat” is in these pages. At times, the wording you have to think about a little more than some of the more contemporary books that are written to a slightly lower reading level. “Knowing God” is at times a challenging book to read. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “ Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” The opinions I have expressed are my own. In full disclosure, I was not required or requested by InterVarsity Press to write a positive review. On a “5 star” scale that some websites use, I would give it a 5 star rating. I would give this book a 9.9 out of my normal 10 point rating scale. The version that I got had a slightly different dust cover than what Amazon and the Publisher showed on their websites, but then again, it’s not all about the dust cover – it’s more about the amazing content in this book. It is so applicable to how we can and should understand God. It truly is one of those “classics” that you hear about. Published by InterVarsity Press in the U.S. Someone speaks of a book that transcends across multiple generations and decades while still being very applicable. Sometimes, you will hear the world “classic” when


This is a picture of the dust cover of my copy.
