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. Contents Growing and Studying in Difficult Times A Pastor and a Writer Form the Battlefield to the University Halls Winds of Persecution England's Dark Hour John Owen's Last Years Time Line Did You Know? A Modern Version of John Owen's Lesser Catechism