Description
Discover one of the earliest systematic theologies penned by a Reformed Baptist—a timeless treasure from 1657 combining robust doctrine with heartfelt pastoral wisdom. Robert Purnell (1606–1666), a Puritan-era Particular Baptist pastor whose voice echoes the clarity and devotion of Thomas Watson, completed this work to equip believers with biblical truths that transcend controversy and endure across centuries. A Body of Doctrinal and Practical Divinity is rich in Scripture, experiential insight, and practical application for personal study, family worship, or congregational teaching.
In light of the love and devotion given by Purnell to this work, Free Grace Press has sought to not only introduce readers to a classic in systematic theology but also to preserve these truths for generations to come.
This edition features an introduction by renowned historian, Dr. Michael A. G. Haykin. Spanning the grand sweep of Christian truth, Purnell's work unfolds in seven major sections:
- God
- Creation and Man
- The Covenant of Grace
- Salvation
- The Church
- The Christian Life
- Last Things