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John Owen

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Who was John Owen?

John Owen (1616–1683) was a Puritan theologian. Often called the greatest English-speaking theologian, Owen served as vice-chancellor of Oxford and chaplain to Oliver Cromwell. His works on the Holy Spirit, mortification of sin, and the glory of Christ are pillars of Reformed devotional theology.

What did John Owen write?

John Owen's key works include The Mortification of Sin, Communion with God and The Death of Death.

  • The Mortification of Sin
  • Communion with God
  • The Death of Death

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