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A Life Of The Reverend Richard Baxter 1615-1691

A Life Of The Reverend Richard Baxter 1615-1691

Powicke, Frederick J.

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Religious BiographiesFiction AnthologiesGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 1163163597
ISBN13: 9781163163597
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 328
Weight: 0.97
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Life of the Reverend Richard Baxter 1615-1691 is a biographical account of the life and work of Richard Baxter, a prominent English Puritan theologian and pastor. Written by Frederick J. Powicke, the book provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of Baxter's life, from his early years as a poor boy in Shropshire to his rise to fame as a prolific author, preacher, and controversialist in the 17th century.The book covers Baxter's education, his early ministry in Kidderminster, his involvement in the English Civil War and the Restoration period, and his literary output, including his famous work The Reformed Pastor. It also explores Baxter's relationships with other prominent figures of his time, such as Oliver Cromwell, John Owen, and Richard Hooker.Throughout the book, Powicke provides a balanced and nuanced portrayal of Baxter, highlighting both his strengths and weaknesses as a theologian and pastor. He also provides insight into the broader religious and political context of Baxter's life, including the debates and controversies that shaped the Puritan movement in England.Overall, A Life of the Reverend Richard Baxter 1615-1691 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Puritanism, the English Civil War, or the development of Protestant theology in the 17th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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