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The writings of John Owen are a challenge to any reader, to say the least. His intricacy and complexity are intimidating and his language is downright befuddling at times. However, the depth of thought and the immense value of Owen's works cannot be quantified. His three classic works on sin and temptation are profoundly helpful to any believer who seeks to become more like Jesus Christ.

In this volume, the editors have made updates to the language, translated the Latin, Greek, and Hebrew and footnoted difficult or unknown phrases, all without sacrificing any of the wonderful content of Owen's work. It is a uniquely accessible edition of John Owen's previously daunting work.

"The editors of this volume have worked hard to make Owen's unrivalled insight into the Christian's inner war with sin accessible to all, and the result is truly a godsend."
-J. I. Packer, Professor of Theology, Regent College

"To read Owen is to mine spiritual gold. Unfortunately, as in mining, reading Owen is hard work. Now, Kelly Kapic and Justin Taylor have made Owen's work accessible to modern readers while still retaining his unique writing style.
-Jerry Bridges, Navigators Community Ministries Group

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Review 1 for Overcoming Sin and Temptation
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Date:July 1, 2011
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Bobert
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Amazing book. Sooo many good insights from Owens. Sometimes, well often I have to read the passages a few times before the meaning sinks in, but wow what wisdom. It is cool too that you get scripture references for a lot of what he writes. This book is like having a gold mine in your pocket, just gotta do a little digging and God will use it to bless you.
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Date:December 10, 2009
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Joshua Nuckols
This is an amazing book. After reading "Of the Mortification of Sin" I feel like I have hardly scratched the surface of it.
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Date:June 5, 2008
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Daniel Warnock
I am only part way into the book and am very impressed. The work of reading Owen is worth it. Especially if you hate sin and are tired of trying to make powerless vows and promises. It takes time to dig our roots deep. We're all tired of the "seven steps to this" and "five keys to that". No more superficail junk. Christianity is not fast food. This book is real food.
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Date:February 28, 2008
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Tim Lovegrove
An exceptional book. I've never highlighted so much in my life. It's slow reading, and takes work, but well worth every bit of the effort. I don't know anything that compares to it in treating these issues of sin and temptation.
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