Desiring God
John Piper
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Desiring God
by John Piper
Published
July 2004
Publisher
Inter-Varsity Press
Pages
498
ISBN-13
9781844740444
ISBN-10
1844740447
Description
For 25 years, pastor John Piper has been provoking Christians with the simple but paradigm-shattering truth that God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him. Satisfaction. Happiness. Joy. The pursuit of pleasure in God is not only permissible; it’s essential. Building his message on hundreds of Scriptures, especially from the Psalms, the apostle Paul, and Jesus himself—and echoing the likes of Blaise Pascal, Jonathan Edwards, and C.S. Lewis—Piper beckons us to approach God with the hedonist’s abandon. Finally, we are freed to enjoy Jesus not only as our Lord and Savior, but also our all-surpassing, soul-satisfying Treasure. As important today as ever, Desiring God may turn your Christian world upside down. And that will be a good thing, for the glory of God, and for your deepest joy. First Edition 1986; Revised Edition 2011 Multnomah Books (Colorado Springs, Colorado)
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How many pages are in Desiring God?
This edition of Desiring God has approximately 498 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Desiring God?
For most readers, Desiring God typically takes between 10h 23m and 6h 55m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 124,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 18m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 17 days • Estimated word count: 124,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Desiring God?
The estimated word count for Desiring God is approximately 124,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Desiring God?
Desiring God was written by John Piper.
When was Desiring God published?
The publication date for this specific edition is July 2004. The original work may have been published on a different date.