John Owen

John Owen was a great Puritan preacher who lived in England. In this book, Simonetta Carr informs readers about Owen s life, revealing some of the things that interested him while in school, the care he showed to people when he became a pastor, and the influential books that he wrote. Readers will also come to understand the difficult times in which Owen lived, and how he handled the terrors of war and religious persecution. Full of illustrations and fascinating information, this is an ideal way for young readers to learn history. Finalist at the 2011 San Diego Book Awards

1. Opening Credits
2. Introduction
3. Chapter 1: Growing and Studying in Difficult Times
4. Chapter 2: A Pastor and a Writer
5. Chapter 3: From the Battlefield to the University Halls
6. Chapter 4: Winds of Persecution
7. Chapter 5: England's Dark Hour
8. Chapter 6: John Owen's Last Years
9. Time Line
10. Did You Know?
11. Lesser Catechism
12. Closing Credits