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The Fountain of Life by Samuel G. Parkison
Crossway

The Fountain of Life

Samuel G. Parkison

Crossway · Theology · 96 pages
Published January 13, 2026 · ISBN 9798874900823 · $12.99

From the publisher

As part of the Contemplating God series, author Samuel G. Parkison offers an accessible and engaging exploration of divine aseity—God's complete independence as the eternal plentitude of life—inviting readers to marvel at the wonders of the living God.

Description adapted from the publisher, Crossway.

Endorsements

"God made you to delight in thinking about him. Grasp that divine purpose, and by grace, you'll treasure profound little volumes like this exploration of aseity—the breathtaking reality that God exists entirely from himself, an infinite wellspring of love, life, and holiness."

— Tony Reinke, author, 12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You

Endorsements published by the publisher; more on the publisher's page.

About the author. Samuel G. Parkison (PhD, Midwestern Seminary) is associate professor of theology at the Gulf Theological Seminary in the United Arab Emirates. He is the author of several books, including Irresistible Beauty and To Gaze Upon God.

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