Puritans
Their Origins & Successors
| Weight | 0.76 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 22.3 × 14.3 × 3.3 cm |
| ISBN | 9781800404861 |
| Binding | Cloth-bound |
| Format | Book |
| Page Count | 544 |
| Original Pub Date | 1987 |
| Banner Pub Date | Apr 1, 1987 |
*New Retypeset Edition With Additional Material*
Book Description
What did the Puritans and their successors teach? Was their teaching biblical? What can we learn from them for our life and witness today? These questions guided Dr. Lloyd-Jones in giving the addresses in this volume. Far from sharing the idea that a knowledge of the past is useless or irrelevant, he believed that the study of history is vital to the well-being of the church today.
In these addresses given at the Puritan Studies and Westminster Conferences between 1959 and 1978, Dr. Lloyd-Jones ranges widely over the history of Reformed Christianity from the Reformation to the nineteenth century, drawing lessons from major figures like Calvin and Knox, Bunyan and Owen, Edwards and Whitefield, and from lesser-known men such as Henry Jacob, John Glas and Robert Sandeman.
Written in an absorbing and stimulating style, these studies continue to speak with great insight and relevance to the church of the twenty-first century.
Table of Contents Expand ↓
| Introduction | vii | |
| 1959 | ||
| Revival: An Historical and Theological Survey | 1 | |
| 1960 | ||
| Knowledge — False and True | 27 | |
| 1961 | ||
| Summing-Up: Knowing and Doing | 51 | |
| 1962 | ||
| Puritan Perplexities — Some Lessons From 1640-1662 | 61 | |
| 1963 | ||
| John Owen on Schism | 83 | |
| 1964 | ||
| John Calvin and George Whitefield | 115 | |
| 1965 | ||
| ‘Ecclesiola in Ecclesia’ | 147 | |
| 1966 | ||
| Henry Jacob and the First Congregational Church | 171 | |
| 1967 | ||
| ‘Sandemanianism’ | 195 | |
| 1968 | ||
| William Williams and Welsh Calvinistic Methodism | 219 | |
| 1969 | ||
| Can We Learn From History? | 247 | |
| 1971 | ||
| Puritanism and Its Origins | 271 | |
| 1972 | ||
| John Knox — The Founder of Puritanism | 297 | |
| 1973 | ||
| Howell Harris and Revival | 323 | |
| 1974 | ||
| Living the Christian Life — New Developments in the 18th and 19th-Century Teaching | 347 | |
| 1975 | ||
| ‘The Christian and the State in Revolutionary Times’: The French Revolution and After | 373 | |
| 1976 | ||
| Jonathan Edwards and the Crucial Importance of Revival | 397 | |
| 1977 | ||
| Preaching | 425 | |
| 1978 | ||
| John Bunyan: Church Union
Appendix: 1662–1962: From Puritanism to Nonconformity |
445
471 |
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| Index | 519 |
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John Byk –
Just when I think that I see the brilliance that is Martyn Lloyd-Jones, I am always delighted to see another glimpse of his genius. I got this new hardcover addition with my Amazon reward points for only $3. I wouldn’t let it go for a million.
Matthew –
I absolutely recommend this book for anyone with even a passing interest in the history of the Puritans or Church history in general. It is not a strictly academic work, so you will not get a complete beginning to end timeline of Puritanism with a plethora of citations, that is just not the nature of this book.
What you will get, is an in depth look at the spiritual lives of several of the prominent men within or related to Puritan Christianity, and a very detailed account of how Puritan practices worked out in their time. My personal favorite is the chapter about Jonathon Edwards and revival. The description is most accurate in describing the style of Lloyd-Jones as “absorbing and stimulating”. One of my favorite Banner of Truth books to be sure.
Nicu –
I warmly recommend this book. It is a grace that in English we have access to all this deep spiritual literature. God bless the banner of Truth for all published books
Marc Daniel Rivera (KristiyaKnow) –
Puritans: Their Origins & Successors is a collection of nineteen addresses delivered by Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones at the Puritan Studies and Westminster Conferences between 1959 and 1978. Published by Banner of Truth, this edition contains fully ret-typeset text and also includes a substantial 48-page appendix titled 1662–1962: From Puritanism to Nonconformity.
Lloyd-Jones, a firm advocate of historical theology, does not approach the Puritans merely as figures of antiquarian interest but as theological teachers and examples for the modern church. His overarching concern is clear: Were the Puritans biblical? and What can we learn from them today? With these questions as his guiding principles, he presents a sweeping yet precise historical and doctrinal analysis of Reformed Christianity, from the Reformation through the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
The book is structured around the individual addresses, each dealing with a key theme or historical figure. Some chapters focus on Puritan luminaries like John Owen, Jonathan Edwards, John Bunyan, and George Whitefield, while others consider lesser-known figures such as Henry Jacob and John Glas. Lloyd-Jones also examines movements like Welsh Calvinistic Methodism and Sandemanianism, offering a nuanced look at how Puritan theology shaped various expressions of faith.
The book also connects historical developments to contemporary concerns. For instance, in Revival: An Historical and Theological Survey (1959), Lloyd-Jones examines the nature of true revival—a theme that remains pressing for the modern church. His address on John Owen on Schism (1963) is equally relevant in an age marked by ecclesiastical fragmentation. Similarly, The Christian and the State in Revolutionary Times (1975), which discusses the French Revolution’s implications, offers insights into the relationship between Christianity and socio-political upheavals.
I appreciate that Lloyd-Jones does not present a sanitized or romanticized view of Puritanism; rather, he engages critically with their teachings, acknowledging both their strengths and their complexities. His discussion of Puritan perplexities and the struggle between church and state is particularly enlightening. Additionally, his concluding address on John Bunyan (1978) underscores the power of Bunyan’s vision for Christian unity.
The inclusion of the appendix 1662–1962: From Puritanism to Nonconformity is a valuable addition to this edition. It traces the theological and ecclesiastical developments that emerged from the Puritan movement.
Readers who appreciate the works of the Puritans such as John Owen and John Bunyan, or modern theologians such as J.I. Packer and Lloyd-Jones himself will find much to admire here. The book’s engagement with Reformed thought, combined with its pastoral application, makes it a must-read especially, for pastors and theologians alike.
Final thoughts:
Puritans: Their Origins & Successors is an exceptional book. I have waited so long for this work to be republished again, and it was worth the wait! With its comprehensive scope, theological depth, and practical insights, it is both a historical study and a call to faithful Christian living. Whether one is new to the Puritans or well-versed in their writings, this volume offers helpful lessons for the church today.