WiseReader

“Historically, where there has been spiritual vitality and life in evangelical circles, there has been a concern for mission, prayerful and active concern for the salvation of the lost.” - Michael Haykin in The God Who Draws Near [Evangelical Press, 2007].

“Of making many books there is no end….” (Ecclesiastes 12:12). Despite the phenomenal explosion of electronic text at the turn of the 21st century, books continue to be written, published and read. 

My aim in creating WiseReader is to encourage wise reading choices. It is a project that I can never reach single-handedly, and therefore I am always looking for others to provide help along the way. To that end, readers interested in the Puritans will appreciate a recent post by Michael Haykin, Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality (just one of several hats he wears!) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Guidance re buying Puritan books  is a short, helpful post providing counsel for those just starting out in the prolific literature of the Puritans.

Though my personal journey into this world took a much different route than that suggested by Michael Haykin, it was not long before I found myself reading some of those recommended in his post. Take a look at his suggestions. You won’t be disappointed.

Over at Historia Ecclesiastica, Michael Haykin, Professor of Biblical Spirituality and Church History at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Louisville, Kentucky) is compiling a useful bibliography for those seeking reading direction in various eras of church history. To date he has compiled two lists:

1. Latin Christianity
2. 2nd Century Greek Christianity

As anyone who knows Dr. Haykin will attest, he is a first-rate scholar and devoted Christian who loves God, the Christian church and is devoting his life to helping believers understand and appreciate the rich legacy left by faithful believers who followed the way of the Savior before our time. 

Readers who make use of these bibliographies will be richly rewarded with a solid grounding in the history of the God’s providential dealings with his people. Bookmark the site, or subscribe to the blog. Follow the path to a deeper understanding of our rich legacy of faith.