John Owen

John Owen: The Puritan Pastor Who Witnessed for God John Owen was one of England’s greatest Puritan preachers—but his life was far more than sermons and study. In this richly illustrated biography, young readers will discover what  interested Owen as a student, how he lovingly cared for his congregation as a pastor, and how his powerful writings shaped the church for generations. They’ll also step into a time of war and religious conflict, seeing how Owen held fast to his faith even when danger and persecution surrounded him. With fascinating facts, vivid storytelling, and beautiful artwork, this book offers an exciting way for kids to explore a pivotal time in history through the life of a man who trusted God in every circumstance. Endorsements  "Simonetta Carr’s book on John Owen is a delightful introduction to his life for the very young. In the tradition of her earlier books on Calvin and Augustine, she retells Owen’s story with flair and passion, and accompanies it with great illustrations which help to make his life and times vivid and exciting. Heartily commended!" —Carl Trueman "Simonetta Carr’s wonderful biography of John Owen is the third book in what I hope will be a growing collection of biographies of Christian heroes. In clear, unembellished language Carr chronicles the life of the “Prince of Puritans” through a tumultuous period of English history. This book manages to be simple without being shallow. Young readers will admire the integrity of Owen’s conscience as a man living in a difficult time and relish the rich descriptions of Owen’s theological genius. This is a masterful book. I trust that many others will follow." —Tedd Tripp "This book is delightful, both in its illustrations and in the way it presents the Puritan John Owen. While far from perfect, Owen was a man who lived in a tumultuous time, and through it he tried to live faithfully before God. Simonetta Carr wonderfully takes readers on a brief journey through Owen’s life, a journey that will be enjoyed by children and adults alike." —Kelly M. Kapic "Owen was, and remains, a very important teacher of God's ways, and it is good to introduce young people to him." —J.I. Packer About the Author  Simonetta Car was born in Italy and has lived and worked in different cultures. A former elementary school teacher, she home-schooled her eight children for many years. She has written for newspapers and magazines around the world and has translated the works of several Christian authors from Italian to English, and vice-versa. Presently, she lives in San Diego with her husband Thomas and one of their eight children. She is a member at Christ United Reformed Church.