A Treatise on Regeneration (Puritan Writings) [Hardcover]

Peter Van Mastricht (Author), Brandon Withrow (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Puritan Writings | Publication Date: September 2002

Jesus said that people must be "born again," and that without that occurring they could not enter the kingdom of God. Thus, the new birth, or regeneration, is a thing of great importance. But is regeneration the result of faith, or is it the cause of faith? And what part does the human will play in this eternally significant event?

These are the questions answered in this book by this great theologian Peter Van Mastricht. He was educated at the University of Utrecht, and held pastorates in Germany and Denmark before accepting a position as professor of Hebrew and practical theology at Frankfurt, and later at his alma mater. This material is taken from his Theologia Theoretico-Practica (Theoretical and Practical Theology). The great Jonathan Edwards incorporated many of Van Mastricht’s ideas in his famous book, The Freedom of the Will, also published by Soli Deo Gloria.

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About the Author

Peter Van Mastricht (1630-1706) was born in Cologne, Germany in 1630. He was educated at the University of Utrecht, and held pastorates in Xanten and Gluckstadt, Germany, as well as various areas in Denmark, before accepting a position as professor of Hebrew and practical theology at Frankfurt, and later at his alma mater.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 114 pages
• Publisher: Soli Deo Gloria Pubns (September 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157358133X
• ISBN-13: 978-1573581332
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,994,745 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, March 21, 2007

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Seth McBee (Maple Valley, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Treatise on Regeneration (Puritan Writings) (Hardcover)

The book cover has a quote from Jonathan Edward's: The book is much better than any other book in the world, excepting the Bible, in my opinion. This Treatise was also used emphatically by Edwards in his dissertation on "The Freedom of the Will."

With that said, I was expecting an almost unintelligible treatise on the subject at hand. For one, Edwards recommended it, and brain just functions differently than most. Second, Van Mastricht is a dutch puritan and their explanation of subjects can sometimes be very cumbersome, even though very enlightening.

This book was just the opposite of what I was expecting. It was very understandable, even though I will have to read it again to get the full meaning, and very enjoyable.

Van Mastricht leans heavily, and I mean heavily, on Scripture to show his conclusions on the subject of regeneration. There are three parts to this book consisting of: "The Doctrinal Part" "The Argumentative Part" and "The Practical Part." One of my favorite parts in the entire book was Van Mastricht's "list" of assurance of regeneration. Most Puritans are known for their "tests" of salvation and regeneration, but Van Mastricht gives a great list showing assurance.

Although, I do not agree on every point made by Van Mastricht when speaking of paedo baptism, it is never the less very well done. I would highly recommend this book if you are studying regeneration. One could use this merely as a reference book if needed and would glean enough from that alone to warrant the purchase.