The Complete Works of John Owen [Updated] - Volume 28: The Church, the Scriptures, and the Sacraments

Crossway Introduces the Collected Works of John Owen, Updated for Modern Readers

Regarded as one of the greatest theologians in history, 17th-century pastor John Owen remains influential among those interested in Puritan and Reformed theology. The Complete Works of John Owen brings together all of Owen's original theological writing, including never-before-published work, reformatted for modern readers in 40 user-friendly volumes. Released over a 6-year span, The Complete Works of John Owen will inspire a new generation of Bible readers and scholars to deeper faith.

• Edited and Formatted for Modern Readers: Presents Owen's original work, newly typeset with outlines, text breaks, headings, and footnotes
• Informative New Introductions: Provide historical, theological, and personal context
• Supporting Resources Enhance Reading: Include extensive annotations with sources, definitions, and translations of ancient languages
• Part of the Complete Works of John Owen Collection: Will release 40 hardcover volumes through 2028
• Perfect for Churches and Schools: Ideal for students, pastors, theologians, and those interested in the Holy Spirit and the Puritans

Volume 28, The Church, the Scriptures & the Sacraments
Contents:
PART 1: Works on Scripture
Of the Divine Original
Of the Integrity
PART 2: Works on the Lord's Supper
Twenty-Five Discourses Suitable to the Lord’s Supper
Three Discourses Delivered at the Lord’s Table
PART 3: Collected Works on Ecclesiology
Several Practical Cases of Conscience Resolved Reflections on a Slanderous Libel
A Letter concerning the Matter of the Present Excommunications
A Discourse concerning the Administration of Church Censures
An Answer unto Two Questions
Twelve Arguments, against Any Conformity of Members of Separate Churches, to the National Church
Of Infant Baptism, and Dipping
Of Marrying after Divorce in Case of Adultery General Index
Scripture Index

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Author:

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

Editor:

Andrew M. Leslie (PhD, University of Edinburgh) is head of theology, philosophy, and ethics at Moore Theological College in Sydney, Australia. He is also a lecturer in Christian doctrine and has served in the parishes of North Sydney and Strathfield.

Endorsements:

"Owen ranks at the top of the classic Reformed writers whose reading of Scripture have most shaped my own faith and practice. He discloses points that I often miss, and he does so in a heart-igniting way that makes truth both enjoyable and edifying. Until now, trudging through the outdated format of Owen's work has been a daunting task. I am thrilled to see this new edition of his complete works. If you want a faith that is as much for the heart as the mind, then read Owen!"
--Michael Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California

"John Owen was a preacher, pastor, and profound theologian who plumbed the depths of Scripture to uncover the riches of the wisdom of our triune God. The republication of his works is a blessing to everyone in the church because we can benefit from his God-glorifying labors. Expertly introduced and annotated, this edition of Owen's works affords new generations of readers the privilege of profiting from the Prince of Puritans."
--J. V. Fesko, Harriet Barbour Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary

"The appearance of these forty volumes deserves to be heralded as one of the major Christian publishing events of our time. It surely indicates that Owen, whose writings were little known until resurrected in the 1960s, is here to stay among the ranks of the greatest theologians ever to work on English soil. This new edition has been carefully and informatively edited by a team of scholars who not only stand on the shoulders of past editors but take their earlier labors a step further. Their work and the layout of these volumes will help readers more easily appreciate Owen's towering intellect and grasp the power of his theological reasoning, pastoral insight, and spiritual wisdom. This edition will bring fresh delight to those who are already familiar with him. At the same time, less experienced readers, on their first ascent of Mount Owen, will be helped to enjoy new views: of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; of the gospel, the church, and themselves; and of the life of grace and faith. Here the theological air is indeed bracing, and the climb can be challenging to both the mind and the spirit, but with these volumes in hand, the experience should prove unforgettable."
--Sinclair B. Ferguson, Chancellor's Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary; Teaching Fellow, Ligonier Ministries

"This highly ambitious project by Crossway and the editors is truly breathtaking, presenting us with a modern and usable critical edition of John Owen's complete works. A remarkable number of hours have gone into editing the works of a remarkable theologian. You are reading not a mere reprint but an edition that familiarizes readers with both the theological and historical context in which Owen wrote, and also the rhetorical style of the so-called Prince of the Puritans."
--Mark Jones, Senior Pastor, Faith Presbyterian Church, Vancouver, British Columbia

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