classical author as well as books on history, travel and geography.”11 From this we can assume that he was well read in both Puritan and Reformed theology. In conclusion to this brief study of Owen’s life, we see that he was raised under Puritanism, read Puritan works, pastored Puritan churches, was surrounded by Puritan friends,12 and imbibed Puritan theology and practice as reflected in his writings. There is little doubt that John Owen was a Puritan; in fact, by many he is considered “the theologian