John Owen by Simonetta Carr

Description

Publisher’s Description

John Owen was a great Puritan preacher who lived in England. In this book, Simonetta Carr informs readers about Owen’s life, revealing some of the things that interested him while in school, the care he showed to people when he became a pastor, and the influential books that he wrote. Readers will also come to understand the difficult times in which Owen lived, and how he handled the terrors of war and religious persecution. Full of illustrations and fascinating information, this is an ideal way for young readers to learn history.

Table of Contents:

1. Growing and Studying in Difficult Times
2. A Pastor and a Writer
3. Form the Battlefield to the University Halls
4. Winds of Persecution
5. England’s Dark Hour
6. John Owen’s Last Years

Time Line
Did You Know?
A Modern Version of John Owen’s Lesser Catechism

Series Description 

The Christian Biographies for Young Readers introduces children to important people in the Christian tradition. Parents and school teachers alike will welcome the excellent educational value it provides for students, while the quality of the publication and the artwork make each volume a keepsake for generations to come. Furthermore, the books in the series go beyond the simple story of someone’s life by teaching young readers the historical and theological relevance of each character.