Richard Baxter war ein englischer Puritaner, Kirchenführer, Dichter, Hymnenschreiber, Theologe und Polemiker. Nach anfänglichen Schwierigkeiten baute er sich durch seinen Dienst in Kidderminster einen Ruf auf und begann gleichzeitig eine lange und produktive Karriere als theologischer Schriftsteller. Nach der Restauration lehnte er eine Begünstigung ab, behielt eine nicht-separatistische presbyterianische Haltung bei und wurde zu einer führenden Persönlichkeit unter den Nonkonformisten, die auch Haftstrafen erlitt.
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In his classic text The Reformed Pastor, Richard Baxter expounds on the apostle Paul's encouragement to the elders of Ephesus to keep watch over themselves and their flocks. Updated and abridged edition.
Richard Baxter lived in an age when many of his fellow pastors had grown too comfortable with performing their religious duties by rote and spending much of their time in gluttony and drunkenness. It was under these conditions that Baxter wrote The reformed pastor, a reprimand to indolent clergy and an appeal to ministers of the gospel to take heed of their own spiritual condition before attempting to shepherd others.
Set against the backdrop of the English Civil War, this work reveals Richard Baxter's candid reflections on his support for Parliament and the Cromwellian Protectorate. Written in 1659, it became highly controversial, leading to Baxter's public repudiation and its inclusion in a notorious book-burning by Oxford University in 1683. The scandal has often overshadowed its significance, making it a key text for understanding the tensions within Puritan thought during a tumultuous period in English history.
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Exploring the life and thoughts of a significant Puritan figure, this book offers a glimpse into the religious and political landscape of 17th-century England. It highlights the preacher's interactions with notable leaders like Oliver Cromwell and Charles II, revealing the complexities of Puritan beliefs and their impact on society. The text serves as a valuable resource for understanding the Puritan mindset and its enduring influence on English history and culture.
Focusing on the state of the church and the ministry, Richard Baxter's work emerges from his efforts to foster Christian unity during his time in Kidderminster, leading to the Worcestershire Association. This volume documents that historical movement while also serving as a timeless exploration of the Christian ministry. Baxter's insights resonate across generations, offering both challenge and appeal to contemporary ministers facing today's struggles, reflecting his identity as a "catholic Christian" and a significant Puritan thinker.