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The historical movement known as Pietism emphasized the response of faith and inward transformation as crucial aspects of conversion to Christ. Unfortunately, Pietism today is often equated with a ""holier-than-thou"" spiritual attitude, religious legalism, or withdrawal from involvement in society. In Reclaiming Pietism Roger Olson and Christian

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J. I. Packer The Pietist heritage, highlighting the priority of a vital relationship with God, is currently undervalued but is extremely valuable, so this full and friendly history from inside the movement, the first of its kind, is a great gift to us all. Donald K. McKim What an excellent historical and theological introduction to Pietism -- its origins, developments, and emphases! The authors successfully reclaim Pietism as a main ingredient in the evangelical recipe.' . . . A sound and splendid retrieval of an important, many-faceted movement, this book must be highly recommended. Word & World -A very valuable book. . . . Well worth reading.-J. I. Packer -The Pietist heritage, highlighting the priority of a vital relationship with God, is currently undervalued but is extremely valuable, so this full and friendly history from inside the movement, the first of its kind, is a great gift to us all.-Donald K. McKim -What an excellent historical and theological introduction to Pietism -- its origins, developments, and emphases! The authors successfully reclaim Pietism as a main ingredient in the evangelical recipe.' . . . A sound and splendid retrieval of an important, many-faceted movement, this book must be highly recommended.-First Things -Olson and Collins Winn . . . . offer a coherent picture of Pietism and its importance for Evangelical theology.-World & Word, Spring 2016 -A very valuable book, and the best contemporary, one-volume introduction to the subject that I know. . . . Very well worth reading, and I would commend it to all readers.- Word & World A very valuable book. . . . Well worth reading. J. I. Packer The Pietist heritage, highlighting the priority of a vital relationship with God, is currently undervalued but is extremely valuable, so this full and friendly history from inside the movement, the first of its kind, is a great gift to us all. Donald K. McKim What an excellent historical and theological introduction to Pietism its origins, developments, and emphases! The authors successfully reclaim Pietism as a main ingredient in the evangelical recipe.' . . . A sound and splendid retrieval of an important, many-faceted movement, this book must be highly recommended. First Things Olson and Collins Winn . ... offer a coherent picture of Pietism and its importance for Evangelical theology. World & Word, Spring 2016 A very valuable book, and the best contemporary, one-volume introduction to the subject that I know. . . . Very well worth reading, and I would commend it to all readers. J. I. Packer The Pietist heritage, highlighting the priority of a vital relationship with God, is currently undervalued but is extremely valuable, so this full and friendly history from inside the movement, the first of its kind, is a great gift to us all. Donald K. McKim What an excellent historical and theological introduction to Pietism -- its origins, developments, and emphases! The authors successfully reclaim Pietism as a main ingredient in the evangelical recipe. . . . A sound and splendid retrieval of an important, many-faceted movement, this book must be highly recommended. First Things Olson and Collins Winn . . . offer a coherent picture of Pietism and its importance for Evangelical theology.

J. I. Packer The Pietist heritage, highlighting the priority of a vital relationship with God, is currently undervalued but is extremely valuable, so this full and friendly history from inside the movement, the first of its kind, is a great gift to us all. Donald K. McKim What an excellent historical and theological introduction to Pietism -- its origins, developments, and emphases! The authors successfully reclaim Pietism as a main ingredient in the evangelical recipe.' . . . A sound and splendid retrieval of an important, many-faceted movement, this book must be highly recommended.

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Christian T. Collins Winn is Professor of Historical and Systematic Theology at Bethel University, St. Paul, Minnesota. Roger E. Olson is Foy Valentine Professor of Christian Theology and Ethics at George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Waco, Texas.

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