Sermons from the Early Restoration Years (The Complete Works of John Owen, vol. 20)

by John Owen

Publisher:

Crossway

, 2026

Overview

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 wrote extensively on holiness, Scripture, the Trinity, and ecclesiology. His classic works―which have inspired Christian thinkers including Charles Spurgeon, J. I. Packer, and John Piper―remain influential, but until now haven’t been offered in an easy-to-read collection.

The Complete Works of John Owen is a 40-volume series that brings together all of Owen’s original theological writing, reformatted for modern readers. Volume 20 includes sermons that he delivered in the wake of a particularly tumultuous period in London that had witnessed plague and the Great Fire. Amid war and concerted attempts to suppress religious dissent, Owen proclaimed the power of the gospel, urging his community to take refuge in the Lord and live faithful lives of godliness. With extensive introductions by editor Martyn C. Cowan, this volume also includes outlines, footnotes, and other supporting resources.

Edited and Formatted for Modern Readers: Presents Owen’s original writing, newly typeset with insightful introductions, outlines, text breaks, headings, and footnotes

Part of The Complete Works of John Owen: This collection, which includes material not previously published, will release 40 hardcover volumes over the next 6 years

Perfect for Churches and Schools: Written for students, pastors, theologians, and those interested in the work of John Owen

Key Features

• Presents John Owen's original theological writing reformatted for modern readers.
• Serves as a 40-volume series that brings together all of Owen’s theological writing.
• Offers a resource for students, pastors, theologians, and anyone interested in the works of John Owen.

Product Details

• Title: Sermons from the Early Restoration Years (1669–1675)
• Author: John Owen
• Series: The Complete Works of John Owen
• Volume: 20
• Publisher: Crossway
• Print Publication Date: 2026
• Logos Release Date: 2026
• Pages: 428
• Era: era:reformation
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Sermons, English › 17th century
• ISBNs: 9781433560491, 1433560496, 9781433586156, 9781433586132, 1433586150, 1433586134
• Resource ID: LLS:CWJOWENS20
• Resource Type: text.monograph.sermons
• Metadata Last Updated: 2026-03-09T19:40:19Z

About John Owen

John Owen (1616–1683) is considered one of the most influential and inspiring theologians of the seventeenth century. He entered Queen's College, Oxford, at the age of twelve and completed his M.A. in classics and theology at the age of nineteen.

His first parish was at Fordham in Essex where he became convinced that the Congregational polity was the scriptural form of church government. In the 1640s he became chaplain to Oliver Cromwell, the new "Protector of England," and traveled with him on his expeditions to Ireland and Scotland.

In 1651 he was appointed dean of Christ Church and in 1652 made Vice-Chancellor of Oxford—positions which allowed him to train ministers for the Cromwellian state church. Owen later moved to London and led the Puritans through the bitter years of religious and political persecution—experiences which shaped his theological inquiry, pastoral reflection, and preaching. Owen authored one of the richest commentaries on the book of Hebrews, An Exposition of the Epistle to the Hebrews which are also included in The Works of John Owen along with sermons and essays.