John Owen: Reformed Catholic, Renaissance Man (Great Theologians) [Paperback]

Carl R. Trueman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0754614700 | ISBN-13: 978-0754614708 | Publication Date: November 30, 2007

John Owen is considered one of the sharpest theological minds of the seventeenth century and a significant theologian in his own right, particularly in terms of his contributions to pneumatology, christology, and ecclesiology. Carl Trueman presents a major study of the key elements of John Owen's writings and his theology. Presenting his theology in its historical context, Trueman explores the significance of Owen's work in ongoing debates on seventeenth century theology, and examines the contexts within which Owen's theology was formulated and the shape of his mind in relation to the intellectual culture of his day - particularly in contemporary philosophy, literature and theology. Examining Owen's theology from pneumatological, political and eschatological perspectives, Trueman highlights the trinitarian structure of his theology and how his theological work informed his understanding of practical Christianity. With the current resurgence of interest in seventeenth century Reformed theology amongst intellectual historians, and the burgeoning research in systematic theology, this book presents an invaluable study of a leading mind in the Reformation and the historical underpinnings for new systematic theology.

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About the Author

Carl R. Trueman is Professor of Historical Theology and Church History at Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, USA.

Product Details

• Paperback: 132 pages
• Publisher: Ashgate (November 30, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0754614700
• ISBN-13: 978-0754614708
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,419,445 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Carl R. Trueman is Professor of Historical Theology and Church History at Westminster Theological Seminary (PA). He is the author of a number of books, including John Owen: Reformed Catholic, Renaissance Man (Ashgate, 2007) and Republocrat: Confessions of a Liberal Conservative (P and R, 2010).