The Works of John Owen

Works of John Owen #1-16

by John Owen

J.I. Packer declared, "I owe more to John Owen than to any other theologian, ancient or modern." Blessed with a prodigious intellect, Owen was a towering Puritan thinker and writer who still influences contemporary readers. His thoroughly biblical writings explore the Holy Spirit, communion with God, sin, temptation, faith, Christ's death, and more. 16 hardcovers, from Banner of Truth.

Genres: Theology, Christian, Philosophy

9285 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 1966

About the author

John Owen was an English theologian and "was without doubt not only the greatest theologian of the English Puritan movement but also one of the greatest European Reformed theologians of his day, and quite possibly possessed the finest theological mind that England ever produced" ("Owen, John", in Biographical Dictionary of Evangelicals, p. 494)

Reviews

[Jonathan Ginn]

I only read the following select portions:

Vol. 1, pp 274-415: Meditations and Discourses on the Glory of Christ.

Vol. 3, pp 1-46, 64-92, 152-281, 297-337, 366-527: Pneumatologia or, A Discourse Concerning the Holy Spirit.

Vol. 7, pp 262-497: The Grace and Duty of Being Spiritually Minded.

Vol. 9: Sermons to the Church
-"The Nature and Beauty of Gospel Worship"
-"The Sin and Judgment of Spiritual Barrenness"
-"The Divine Power of the Gospel"
-"Christ's Pastoral Care"
-"God's Withdrawing His Presence, the Correction of His Church"
-"The Everlasting Covenant"
-"The Duty of a Pastor"
-The Excellency of Christ"

[Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Calvinist or Arminian come and rejoice in Owen 's light. He is essentially one of the best theologians that the English language has ever produced.

[Garrett Starr · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy crackers! I'll be reading this for the rest of my life! It's incredible!