Communion with God: The Divine and the Human in the Theology of John Owen

by Kelly M. Kapic

Publisher:

Baker Academic

, 2024

Overview

The recent resurgence of interest in the Puritan John Owen has resulted in increasing requests for Kelly Kapic’s Communion with God, which was one of the books that helped foster renewed attention on this classic theologian. This book is now back in print with a new preface by the author.

According to Kapic, a variety of people today are rediscovering Owen, including academic theologians, ministers from different denominational backgrounds, and laypeople interested in classic forms of spirituality. With this diverse audience in mind, Kapic focuses on the concept of communion with God in Owen’s thought, covering key areas such as anthropology, Christology, trinitarian studies, and the Lord’s supper.

Kapic shows that Owen remains a rich dialogue partner for those engaged both in contemporary theology and pastoral practice.

Key Features

• Shows that Owen remains a rich dialogue partner for those engaged both in contemporary theology and pastoral practice
• Focuses on the concept of communion with God in Owen’s thought
• Covers key areas such as anthropology, Christology, trinitarian studies, and the Lord’s supper

Contents

• 1. The Lingering Shadow of John Owen
• 2. Created to Commune with God: Owen’s Formulation of the Imago Dei
• 3. Humanity Actualized: The Relationship between the Incarnation and Fallen Humanity
• 4. Reconciling God and Humanity: Looking at the Question of Justification
• 5. Communion with the Triune God: God’s Being and Action Informing Human Response
• 6. Signs of Continuing Communion: Lord’s Day and Lord’s Supper
• Epilogue
• Appendix: Comparing Westminster Standards and John Owen on Humanity (Jesus’s and Ours)
• Indexes

Product Details

• Title: Communion with God: The Divine and the Human in the Theology of John Owen
• Author: Kelly M. Kapic
• Publisher: Baker Academic
• Print Publication Date: 2024
• Logos Release Date: 2024
• Pages: 284
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: Owen, John, 1616-1683; Theology › Early works to 1800
• ISBNs: 9780801031441, 0801031443
• Resource ID: LLS:CMNWGDDVHMTJN
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-09-03T17:12:57Z

About Kelly M. Kapic

Kelly M. Kapic, since 2001, has served as an associate professor of theological studies at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, GA. He is the author, editor, or coeditor of several books, including The Devoted Life: An Invitation to the Puritan Classics.