John Flavel and the Puritans on afflictive providence Cosby, Brian H. creator text xxu Grand Rapids, Mich Reformation Heritage Books c2012 monographic eng

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xii, 163 p. ; 22 cm. Toward a Puritan theology of suffering -- Flavel on the origin and nature of suffering -- Flavel on divine sovereignty and human suffering -- Flavel on God's purposes in ordaining suffering -- Flavel on the right response to suffering -- The assurance of salvation in Flavel's ministry to sufferers -- The cessation of suffering in Flavel's ministry to sufferers. Brian H. Cosby ; foreword by Gerald Bray. Includes bibliographical references (pages [143]-155) and index. Flavel, John, 1630?-1691 Puritans Doctrines Suffering Religious aspects Puritans Providence and government of God Christianity BX9339.F53 C67 2012 9781601781970 (pbk. : alk. paper) 2012043440 180212 20180212185856.0