Light from Old Paths: An Anthology of Puritan Quotations, Volume 1
By C. Matthew McMahon
- Release Date: 2014-05-02
- Genre: Religion & Spirituality
Description
This book is a selection of almost 1000 quotations drawn from a wide range of Puritan works. These quotes have been chosen with great care, and arranged under topical headings from "belief" to "worship". It forms an ideal introduction to the writings of the godly men of the 17th century, and will prove to be rich devotional reading of the highest caliber. This devotional work will be a treasure to read again and again. The purpose of this book is to open a door to the vast stores of biblical treasure and wisdom to be found in the writings of the Puritans and that it will stimulate further reading from our Reformed and spiritual heritage. Authors cited include: Nathaniel Vincent, William Perkins, Christopher Love, Thomas Hooker, Jeremiah Burroughs, Jonathan Edwards, John Owen, Richard Sibbes, Thomas Watson, and dozens more. This work is not a scan or facsimile, has been carefully transcribed by hand being made easy to read in modern English, and has an active table of contents for electronic versions.
