{"product_id":"9781589600584","title":"A Serious Call To A Devout And Holy Life","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in 1728 at the beginning of the Enlightenment, when rational criticism of religious belief was at its peak, William Law's A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life succeeded in inspiring the most cynical of the age with its arguments in favor of a spiritual life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaw's challenge of conventional piety and emphasis on Christian perfection directly influenced literary critic Samuel Johnson and historian Edward Gibbon, as well as C. S. Lewis. John Wesley called it one of three books that accounted for his first \"explicit resolve to be all devoted to God.\" Also, Charles Wesley, George Whitefield, Henry Venn, and William Wilberforce each described reading the book as a major turning point in his life. Law's words have sustained their impact across the centuries, remaining even today a profound influence on contemporary writers and teachers like Richard Foster, Dallas Willard, Jon Piper, and Jim Cymbala.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than merely another set of spiritual \"rules,\" A Serious Call examines the true nature of the Christian life. Law's prose remains fresh and vivid as he illustrates the Christian life as one lived completely for God. His thoughts on prayer, personal holiness, stewardship, pride and humility, and service to the poor resonate still with readers who seek a holy life.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sovereign Grace Publishers, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47036593209584,"sku":"9781589600584","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781589600584_p0.jpg?v=1763801779","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781589600584","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}