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—now updated and expanded.
Go behind the scenes with 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 influenced his own thinking, and what shaped his spiritual growth and ministry priorities? With access to Keller's personal notes and sermons--as well as 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.
Hansen introduces readers to Keller's early years: the home where he learned to tell stories, the church where he learned to care for souls, and the city that lifted him to the international fame he never wanted. This updated and expanded edition includes a new chapter on the lasting legacy of Keller since his death at age 72 in May 2023.
The unique approach of this book will allow you to:
The story of Timothy Keller is the story of his spiritual and intellectual influences, from the woman who taught him how to read the Bible, to the professor who taught him to preach Jesus from every text, to the philosopher who taught him to see beneath society's surface.
| Contributors | Collin Hansen |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 9780310182443 |
| Format | Paperback |
| First published | April 2026 |
| Dimensions | 140mm x 213mm x 19mm |
| Weight | 0.41 kg |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 352 |
| Publisher | Zondervan |
Here is the story of a man possessed of unusual native gifts of analysis and synthesis, of the home and family life that has shaped him, of people both long dead and contemporary whose insights he has taken hold of in the interests of communicating the gospel, and also of the twists and turns of God's providence in his life. These pages may well have been titled Becoming Tim Keller. That 'becoming' has been neither a quick nor an easy road. But Collin Hansen's account of it will be as challenging to readers as it is instructive.
Tim Keller's sermons and books have influenced me greatly, but I believe his curiosity has influenced me most. To now have insight into the people and places that cultivated his brilliance--a dramatic yet suitable word--feels like a gift I didn't know I needed.
