Puritan Reformed Theology: Historical, Experiential, and Practical Studies for the Whole of Life

Puritan Reformed Theologyis a title with a subtle double entendre. It certainly delivers what it promisestheologyin theReformedtradition mediated especially through the life and writings of the Puritans. But it also celebrates the quarter centenary of thePuritan Reformed Theological Seminaryin Grand Rapids, Michigan, by presenting in one volume the wonderful series of essays its founding president, Dr. Joel R. Beeke, has contributed to the seminary journal.

In these pages Professor Beeke handles a wide variety of subjects and turns them, one by one, into theological and pastoral gold. The range is extraordinary and yet focused on the main things. The ease of readability pleases the ordinary reader and yet there are footnotes in scholar-satisfying abundance. The sheer size of the book may seem intimidating, yet like a great cathedral it can be appreciated one stone at a time. Here then is a thesaurus of theological and spiritual riches, a veritable Aladdins cave of intellectual and spiritual pleasures. Readers will find themselves frequently returning toPuritan Reformed Theologyto find in it both theological treasure and spiritual pleasure.