When Christians Disagree
Lessons from the Fractured Relationship of John Owen and Richard Baxter
Published on 30. July 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
184 pages
978-1-4335-9295-9 (ISBN)
Description
Two Oppositional Figures in Church History Shed Light on Division in the Church Today
Our current culture seems to be increasingly divided on countless issues, including those affecting the church. But for centuries, theological disagreements, political differences, and issues relating to church leadership have made it challenging for Christians to foster unity and love for one another.
In this book, author Tim Cooper explores this polarization through the lives of two oppositional figures in church history: John Owen and Richard Baxter. Cooper highlights their individual stories while showing how their contrasting life experiences, personalities, and temperaments led to their inability to work together. After exploring these lessons from the past, readers will gain insights into their own relationships, ultimately learning how to love and live in harmony with their fellow believers despite their disagreements.
Timely: In today's deeply divided culture, this book offers past examples to help spur unity among believers today
Historical: Biographical examination of two Puritan writers from the 17th century: John Owen and Richard Baxter
Accessible: Short format and crisp writing style offer an engaging story with no background knowledge required
Our current culture seems to be increasingly divided on countless issues, including those affecting the church. But for centuries, theological disagreements, political differences, and issues relating to church leadership have made it challenging for Christians to foster unity and love for one another.
In this book, author Tim Cooper explores this polarization through the lives of two oppositional figures in church history: John Owen and Richard Baxter. Cooper highlights their individual stories while showing how their contrasting life experiences, personalities, and temperaments led to their inability to work together. After exploring these lessons from the past, readers will gain insights into their own relationships, ultimately learning how to love and live in harmony with their fellow believers despite their disagreements.
Timely: In today's deeply divided culture, this book offers past examples to help spur unity among believers today
Historical: Biographical examination of two Puritan writers from the 17th century: John Owen and Richard Baxter
Accessible: Short format and crisp writing style offer an engaging story with no background knowledge required
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Language
English
Place of publication
Wheaton, IL
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 133 mm
Width: 203 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
198 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4335-9295-9 (9781433592959)
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When Christians Disagree
Lessons from the Fractured Relationship of John Owen and Richard Baxter
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Persons
Tim Cooper (PhD, University of Canterbury) serves as professor of church history at the University of Otago in New Zealand. He is the author of John Owen, Richard Baxter and the Formation of Nonconformity and an editor of the Oxford University Press scholarly edition of Baxter's autobiography.
Content
Foreword: Michael A. G. Haykin
Introduction
Chapter 1: Two Good Men
Chapter 2: Experience
Chapter 3: Personality
Chapter 4: Theology
Chapter 5: Contact
Chapter 6: Collision
Chapter 7: Memory
Conclusion
Chronology
Glossary
Further Reading
General Index
Scripture Index
Introduction
Chapter 1: Two Good Men
Chapter 2: Experience
Chapter 3: Personality
Chapter 4: Theology
Chapter 5: Contact
Chapter 6: Collision
Chapter 7: Memory
Conclusion
Chronology
Glossary
Further Reading
General Index
Scripture Index