John Flavel Puritan Life and Thought in Stuart England

John Flavel is an important Puritan divine whose work has been unjustly neglected in recent times, although once he was very influential. Brian Cosby has made a fine contribution to the theological world in this book, setting Flavel in his historical context, carefully expounding his theology and pastoral interests, and demonstrating why we should read his works for today. -- Robert Letham, Wales Evangelical School of Theology Brian Cosby's biography of John Flavel is a triumph of scholarship. Anyone who knows John Flavel only as a name will find this book to be the perfect avenue toward getting to know him fully. -- Leland Ryken, Wheaton College In this much needed biography, Brian Cosby is the first to recover the life and legacy of John Flavel. This seminal work is sure to fill a lacuna of research that reveals Flavel's widespread influence in his own time and also his enduring impact today. -- Christian George, Oklahoma Baptist University