John Owen

John Owen (1616–1683) was vice-chancellor of Oxford University and served as advisor and chaplain to Oliver Cromwell. Among the most learned and active of the Puritans in seventeenth-century England, he was accomplished both in doctrine and practical theology.

New to John Owen? Start with the Puritan Paperbacks The Mortification of Sin and Communion with God, or Overcoming Sin and Temptation, which brings three of his works on sin together. Communion with God by Kelly Kapic is a helpful guide to his thought.

Ready for more? Crossway's Complete Works of John Owen continues with volumes like The Holy Spirit: The Helper, and Banner of Truth's Works of John Owen is one of our Puritan works sets. For a page a day, read Daily Readings: John Owen, or find more Puritan devotionals.

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