Communion with God: The Divine and the Human in the Theology of John Owen

by Kelly M. Kapic, J.I. Packer (Foreword by)

The recent resurgence of interest in the Puritan John Owen has resulted in increasing requests for Kelly Kapic's Communion with God, which was one of the books that helped foster renewed attention on this classic theologian. This book is now back in print with a new preface by the author.

According to Kapic, a variety of people today are rediscovering Owen, including academic theologians, ministers from different denominational backgrounds, and laypeople interested in classic forms of spirituality. With this diverse audience in mind, Kapic focuses on the concept of communion with God in Owen's thought, covering key areas such as anthropology, Christology, trinitarian studies, and the Lord's supper.

Kapic shows that Owen remains a rich dialogue partner for those engaged both in contemporary theology and pastoral practice.

Genres: Theology

288 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2007

Reviews

[Jonathan Ginn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kapic gifts readers with a useful entryway primer for those interested in diving into the works of the famous 17th-century English Puritan, John Owen. The book is an impressive demonstration of analytical and synthetical skill, as Kapic distills and weaves together various strands of Owen’s theology and methodology into a cohesive system of thought, while surveying and introducing audiences to a wide variety of the Puritan’s most famous writings.

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very insightful and encouraging.

[G Walker · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a good book... a little abstract in areas... but so was Owen... a good contribution though and stands out as a noteworthy volume in the growing literature on Owen.

[Josh · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was very good. Dense at points, but after all it is a summary of Owen...well worth the read, however.