Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation

Written by Collin Hansen

Narrated by Collin Hansen, Timothy Keller and Full Cast

Read by the author.

The untold story of the people, the books, the lectures, and ultimately the God who formed and shaped the life of the late Timothy Keller.

Millions have read books and listened to sermons by Timothy Keller. But who impacted his own thinking, and what shaped his spiritual growth and ministry priorities? With full access to Keller's personal notes and sermons—as well as exclusive interviews with family members and longtime friends—Collin Hansen takes readers behind the scenes of one of the 21st century's most influential church leaders.

For the first time, Hansen introduces readers to Keller's early years: the home where he learned to tell stories from the trees, the church where he learned to care for souls, and the city that lifted him to the international fame he never wanted.

This unique biography will allow you to:

• Understand the principles and practices that allowed Keller to synthesize so many different influences in a coherent ministry.
• Take the best of Keller's preaching and teaching to meet emerging challenges in the 21st century.
• Develop your own historical, theological, and cultural perspectives to shape your leadership.

 

Bonus audio includes:

• Tim Keller’s sermon “Truth, Tears, Anger, and Grace,” delivered by Keller following the 9/11 terrorist attacks on September 16, 2001
• The first message Keller delivered for a public conference of The Gospel Coalition in 2007: “Gospel-Centered Ministry”
• The famous sermon “The Girl Nobody Wanted,” Keller’s famous sermon about Jacob’s marriages to Rachel and Leah
• “The Lord and the Word,” an influential 1973 lecture delivered by Edmund Clowney, Keller’s only personal mentor
• The inspiring address delivered by Elisabeth Elliot, “The Glory of God’s Will,” at the 1976 Urbana missions conference attended by Tim and Kathy Keller

• Language: English
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Release date: Feb 7, 2023
• ISBN: 9780310128700

Collin Hansen

Collin Hansen serves as vice president of content and editor in chief for The Gospel Coalition. He hosts the Gospelbound podcast and has written and edited many books. He earned an MDiv at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and an undergraduate degree in journalism and history from Northwestern University. He is an adjunct professor of apologetics and co-chair of the advisory board at Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, Alabama.

Reviews for Timothy Keller

[Kerr Howell · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I love Tim Keller. This autobiography looks at more what Jesus did through tim more than his personal life. I know I have been impacted by him and he definitely left a Jesus legacy.

[Gant · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent introduction to Tim Keller. The author clearly has a strong affection for him

[SethLester · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

More than biography, this book traces the development of Kellers theology. And the bonus recordings at the end of Tim’s 9/11 sermon, his Leah wedding sermon, Clowney’s rich chapel teaching and Elizabeth Eliot at Urbana! It was an embarrassment of riches. 5 stars aren’t enough.