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This Classic book - The Beatitudes -- introduces and orients the reader to critical biblical/theological thinking from the puritan perspective. All of Thomas Watson's writings and sermons are replete with sound doctrine, practical wisdom, and heart-searching application. Watson's presentation is written with a clarity that fosters biblical thought and facilitates Bible comprehension. His profound spirituality, gripping remarks, practical illustrations, and beauty of expression make him one of the most irresistible of the Puritans. You won't be disappointed.
Thomas Watson is consistently one of the best Bible scholars and this one is at the top of his writing. He's bold in his writings but solid in Scripture.
"It's impossible to measure the influence of Watson over four centuries. His works remain in print and are widely read, which shouldn't surprise us. J. I. Packer considers him "the most outstanding pastor, evangelist, and writer on practical and devotional themes."
About the author
Thomas Watson, a 17th-century English Puritan pastor, served at St. Stephen Walbrook Church in London for 16 years. He married Abigail Beadle and had seven children, four of whom died young. Imprisoned briefly in 1651 for plotting to restore Charles II, he returned to his pastoral duties until 1662 when laws against Nonconformists forced him to preach privately. In 1672, he obtained a license to preach at Crosby Hall, London, where he continued until his health declined. He died in 1686 in Barnston, Essex. Known for works like The Godly Man's Picture and The Ten Commandments, Watson was a devout Christian who faced hardships with unwavering faith.
