Hebrews (The Works of John Owen) - Volume 1: Introduction, the Messiah, the Jewish Church

'…a work of gigantic strength as well as gigantic size; and he who hath mastered it is very little short, both in respect to the doctrinal and practical of Christianity, of being an erudite and accomplished theologian.'
--Thomas Chalmers

John Owen here analyses the text of Hebrews with care and provides a judicious interpretation which shows an impressive familiarity with a wide range of biblical scholarship. He also provides rich practical applications.

John Owen (1616-1683) was probably the greatest systematic theologian of the British Puritans, yet such was his depth of Christian wisdom and discernment that he also excelled in pastoral and spiritual theology. Common to his stature in both of these areas was his understanding of Scripture. While this is evident throughout his writings, it is in his massive exposition of the Epistle to the Hebrews that the range of his knowledge and the depth of his exegetical powers are most evident. Here he analyses the text with care and provides a judicious interpretation which shows an impressive familiarity with a wide range of biblical scholarship.

In addition, following the classical Puritan method of commentary with its constant concern for Christian living, he provides rich practical applications. Thus in a balanced way, Owen addresses both mind and heart. Written with the reverent spirit of a scholar-pastor whose stated aim in his ministry was 'to promote holiness', Owen's study of Hebrews is one of the great classical commentaries of the Christian Church.

• Volume 1: Concerning the Epistle to the Hebrews, Concerning the Messiah, Concerning the Jewish Church (548pp)
• Volume 2: The Sacerdotal Office of Christ, A Day of Sacred Rest, Summary of Observations on Hebrews
• Volume 3: Exposition of Hebrews, 1:1-3:6 (572 pp)
• Volume 4: Exposition of Hebrews, 3:7-5:14 (604pp)
• Volume 5: Exposition of Hebrews, 6:1-7:28 (580pp)
• Volume 6: Exposition of Hebrews, 8:1-10:39 (593pp)
• Volume 7: Exposition of Hebrews, 11:1-13:25 (524pp)

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John Owen (1616-1683), amongst the best known of the Puritans, was an English Puritan who served as vice-chancellor of Oxford University and pastor of congregations in Coggeshall and London. His writings continue to be widely read and greatly appreciated to this day.

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