Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist
by John Piper
Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist by John Piper holds a highly rated rating of 4.19 out of 5, based on 25.1K reader ratings. First published in 1986. The book spans 369 pages.
About Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist
Scripture reveals that the great business of life is to glorify God by enjoying Him forever. In this paradigm-shattering classic, newly revised and expanded, John Piper reveals that the debate between duty and delight doesn't truly exist: Delight is our duty. Readers will embark on a dramatically different and joyful experience of their faithThe pursuit of pleasure is not optional. It is essential. Scripture reveals that the great business of life is to glorify God by enjoying Him forever. In this paradigm-shattering work, John Piper reveals that the debate between duty and delight doesn’t truly exist: Delight is our duty. Join him as he unveils stunning, life-impacting truths you saw in the Bible but never dared to believe.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | John Piper |
| Published | 1986 |
| Pages | 369 |
| Genres | Christian, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Religion & Spirituality |
| Average Rating | 4.19 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 25,099 |
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Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist is categorized as Christian, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Religion & Spirituality. Its primary genre classification is Christian.
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Based on 25.1K reader ratings, Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist has an average score of 4.19 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
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Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist has 369 pages.
Who wrote Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist?
Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist was written by John Piper. It was first published in 1986.
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The ISBN-13 for Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist is 9781590521200.0.
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