Smith's book is a much-needed biblically and philosophically attuned exploration of the role of reason in human formation. It is a bold and constructive call to “reenchant reason” that draws upon a wide array of historical and contemporary sources, all for the sake of greater biblical understanding of the Pauline theme of human transformation by way of the mind's renewal.

Ross D. Inman, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

This book is a serious, careful, and creative exploration of the dynamics of moral and spiritual formation. Exhaustively researched, charitable but not uncritical, K. Lauriston Smith tackles some of the thorniest issues for a contemporary, holistic account of formation. This book represents an advance in the conversation.

James K.A. Smith, Professor of Philosophy, Calvin University

A powerful and highly stimulating account of Pauline anthropology and intellectual virtue! Smith accomplishes the difficult task of drawing upon diverse fields of study in order to make a strong argument for the role of rationality and reasoning in Paul's moral discourse.

Joshua Jipp, Professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School