The Death of Christ

by John Owen (Primary Contributor), Richard Snoddy (Editor), Lee Gatiss (series_editor)

Edited for Modern Readers, This Treatise by John Owen Presents a Compelling, Biblical Defense of Definite Atonement

Regarded as one of the greatest theologians in history, 17th-century pastor John Owen wrote extensively on holiness, Scripture, the Trinity, missions, and ecclesiology. His classic works―which have inspired many Christian thinkers including Charles Spurgeon, J. I. Packer, and John Piper―remain influential, but until now haven’t been offered in an easy-to-read collection.

The Complete Works of John Owen is a 40-volume series that brings together all of Owen’s original theological writings, reformatted for modern readers. Volume 9, edited by Richard Snoddy, includes the treatise The Death of Death in the Death of Christ, in which Owen challenges the doctrine of universal redemption and presents a biblical case for definite atonement. Along with extensive introductions by the editor, this volume includes outlines, footnotes, and other supporting resources.

This landmark series―which will be published over a number of years―presents Owen’s prolific work in an easy-to-read layout to reach and inspire a new generation of Bible readers and scholars to deeper faith.

Edited and Formatted for Modern Readers: Presents Owen’s original writing, newly typeset with text breaks, headings, and footnotes
Insightful Introductions and Outlines: Provides historical, theological, and personal context, as well as an explanation of pastoral debates up to and following each work
Part of the Complete Works of John Owen Collection: 40 hardcover volumes will release over a number of years and include material not previously published
Perfect for Churches and Schools: Invites students, pastors, theologians, and those interested in the Holy Spirit and the Puritans to explore worship and ecclesiology, gain a Christ-centered vision, and pursue holiness

664 pages, Hardcover

Published November 18, 2025

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)