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Readability: Easy to read (2/10 maybe 1/10 if the reader is already a Christian). Easy to follow with commonly understood interpretations. Length: 118 short pages. This is a very quick read (especially for the avid reader). Recommended pace: While I read this book chapter by chapter each day, this would be an easy book to read in a few sittings. Topic: The many manifestations of weakness. Prerequisites: Recommended for Christians in any stage of life or level of biblical knowledge; however I would never discourage an unbeliever from reading this book. Summary & Thoughts In his book, Weakness Is the Way, J.I. Packer gives a practical walkthrough of a narrative of Scripture that deals with the topic of weakness. With great respect to Packer and having enjoyed the book, I will admit that it was not entirely what I had expected. I came to the book with the assumption that I would be learning more about the abstract idea of weakness, but found that this book addressed much more concrete, specific examples. At times, those examples seemed sporadic and difficult to nail down in terms of how they pertain to “weakness,” however, they brought me much “food-for-thought.” Throughout the book, Packer explains 2 Corinthians in a way that gives the reader behind-the-scenes narratives between figures like Paul and Titus. He uses cross references of Scripture to help draw a fuller picture and helps to fill in the gaps of understanding so that the letter to the Corinthians is easily understood by the reader. I recommend this book to anyone looking for an interesting and challenging perspective on the topic of weakness. Packer skillfully shows us ways to live in weakness that are wise and Biblical while emphasizing how these things are already built into the Christian life. Purchase: Weakness is the Way is available for purchase on Amazon. Click here for more information.
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