The Death of Christ (Volume 9)

Edited for Modern Readers, This Treatise by John Owen Presents a Compelling, Biblical Defense of Definite Atonement

Regarded as one of the greatest theologians in history, 17th-century pastor John Owen wrote extensively on holiness, Scripture, the Trinity, missions, and ecclesiology. His classic works—which have inspired many Christian thinkers including Charles Spurgeon, J. I. Packer, and John Piper—remain influential, but until now haven’t been offered in an easy-to-read collection.

The Complete Works of John Owen is a 40-volume series that brings together all of Owen’s original theological writings, reformatted for modern readers. Volume 9, edited by Richard Snoddy, includes the treatise The Death of Death in the Death of Christ, in which Owen challenges the doctrine of universal redemption and presents a biblical case for definite atonement. Along with extensive introductions by the editor, this volume includes outlines, footnotes, and other supporting resources.

This landmark series—which will be published over a number of years—presents Owen’s prolific work in an easy-to-read layout to reach and inspire a new generation of Bible readers and scholars to deeper faith.

• Edited and Formatted for Modern Readers: Presents Owen’s original writing, newly typeset with text breaks, headings, and footnotes
• Insightful Introductions and Outlines: Provides historical, theological, and personal context, as well as an explanation of pastoral debates up to and following each work
• Part of the Complete Works of John Owen Collection: 40 hardcover volumes will release over a number of years and include material not previously published
• Perfect for Churches and Schools: Invites students, pastors, theologians, and those interested in the Holy Spirit and the Puritans to explore worship and ecclesiology, gain a Christ-centered vision, and pursue holiness

John Owen (1616–1683) was vice-chancellor of Oxford University and served as adviser and chaplain to Oliver Cromwell. Among the most learned and active of the Puritans in seventeenth-century England, he was accomplished both in doctrine and practical theology.

Richard Snoddy (PhD, Middlesex University) is an associate research fellow at the London School of Theology. He is the author of The Soteriology of James Ussher: The Act and Object of Saving Faith and James Ussher and A Reformed Episcopal Church: Sermons and Treatises on Ecclesiology. He is the editor of Evangelical Quarterly. 

Lee Gatiss (PhD, University of Cambridge) is the director of Church Society and a fellow in church history and Anglicanism at the Greystone Theological Institute. He is also chairman of The Global Anglican and a member of the editorial board for Studies in Puritanism and Piety. He has written or edited more than fifty books on the Bible, theology, and church history. He and his family serve at Christ Church Cambridge in the United Kingdom.

Shawn D. Wright (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) serves as professor of church history at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and as pastor of leadership development at Clifton Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky. He has published or edited books on ecclesiology, Calvinism, and the life and theology of Theodore Beza. He is married to Gretchen, and they are the parents of five sons.