The Devout Life

William Law's classic puritanical work A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life is one of the most influential post-reformation spiritual books. However, he was later influenced by German Protestant mysticism, estranging many of his former disciples.In this engaging book, Israel and Broadbent examine William Law's place in Christian mysticism through some of his most illuminating writings. Great care has been taken to ensure that their original meaning remains unaltered and to show the continuing relevance of the wisdom and teaching of Law as he emerged from a shell of exclusiveness to an over-arching love.