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

by Carl R. Trueman

Publisher:

Routledge

, 2007

Overview

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.

Key Features

• Presents a major study of the key elements of John Owen’s writings and his theology.
• Explores the significance of Owen’s work in ongoing debates.
• Examines the contexts within which Owen’s theology was formulated.

Product Details

• Title: John Owen: Reformed Catholic, Renaissance Man
• Author: Carl R. Trueman
• Series: Great Theologians Series
• Publisher: Routledge
• Print Publication Date: 2007
• Logos Release Date: 2023
• Pages: 132
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: Owen, John, 1616-1683; Puritans › Doctrines; Reformed Churches › Doctrines; Theology, Doctrinal › History--17th century
• ISBNs: 9780754614692, 0754614697
• Resource ID: LLS:JHNWNRGRTTHLGNS
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2023-12-13T22:13:20Z

About Carl R. Trueman

Carl R. Trueman is pastor of Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Ambler, Pennsylvania. He has received degrees from St. Catharine’s College in Cambridge and the University of Aberdeen. Trueman is also professor of historical theology and church history and Paul Wooley Chair of Church History at Westminster Theological Seminary. He has authored several books and was editor of Themelios from 1998–2007.