J. I. Packer, ‘Knowing God’ Author, Dies at 93 – Christianity Today July 20, 2020 by Fulcrum James Innell Packer, better known to many as J. I. Packer, was one of the most famous and influential evangelical leaders of our time. He died Friday, July 17, at age 93. Leland Ryken. Christianity Today. 17 July 2020 FulcrumShareTweetShare