The Holy Spirit-The Comforter

Crossway Introduces the Collected Works of John Owen, Updated for Modern Readers

Regarded as one of the greatest theologians in history, 17th-century pastor John Owen remains influential among those interested in Puritan and Reformed theology. The Complete Works of John Owen brings together all of Owen's original theological writing, including never-before-published work, reformatted for modern readers in 40 user-friendly volumes.

Volume 8, The Holy Spirit—The Comforter, includes the treatises "The Work of the Holy Spirit in Prayer," "The Holy Spirit as a Comforter," and "A Discourse of Spiritual Gifts." Each treatise has been edited by Puritan scholar Andrew Ballitch.

Released over a number of years, The Complete Works of John Owen will inspire a new generation of Bible readers and scholars to deeper faith.  



- Edited and Formatted for Modern Readers: Presents Owen's original work, newly typeset with outlines, text breaks, headings, and footnotes

- Informative New Introductions: Provide historical, theological, and personal context

- Supporting Resources Enhance Reading: Include extensive annotations with sources, definitions, and translations of ancient languages

- Part of the Complete Works of John Owen Collection: Will release 40 hardcover volumes over a number of years

- Perfect for Churches and Schools: Ideal for students, pastors, theologians, and those interested in the Holy Spirit and the Puritans



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.

Andrew S. Ballitch (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the associate pastor of preaching and ministries at Westwood Alliance Church in Ontario, Ohio. He has taught church history courses at multiple schools and has published and edited numerous books and articles on the sixteenth- and seventeenth-century Puritans.