Matthew Henry (1662–1714) is highly–valued by contemporary preachers and Bible users. Here we get a closer look at the life of Matthew Henry by an author who has had a life–long interest in Matthew Henry and his writings. Matthew Henry was the son of a Puritan pastor who had been silenced by the government of the time. Nevertheless Philip Henry, a godly man reared his family on Christian principles and Matthew followed the Lord from an early age. Although it was difficult to find suitable ministerial training, Matthew Henry eventually studied for the ministry. With government opposition relaxing, he became a Presbyterian pastor in Chester in 1687 and later in London from 1712. It is astonishing to note the amount of preaching and writing that he accomplished despite suffering from ill–health and knowing intense sorrow in his family life.
Allan Harman has had a life-time interest in exposition of the biblical text. He is Research Professor at the Presbyterian Theological College in Melbourne, Australia. He has lectured and preached in many countries and served as the senior editor of the Reformed Theological Review, Australia's oldest theological journal until he retired at the end of 2013.
What People are Saying About This
From the Publisher
“Matthew Henry’s Commentary abides today as a classic exposition of the Scriptures. Many people from George Whitefield to Charles Spurgeon to the modern reader have found doctrinal wisdom and experiential refreshment in its pages. But few know the author and his Puritan roots. Allan Harman’s biography puts in our hands a wealth of information about Matthew Henry."
Dr. Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
“Henry’s life spent in service for God and communion with Him is an example needed in the 21st century church, and gratitude is owed to Allan Harman for introducing this godly man to us.”
Diana Lynn Severance. Author of Feminine Threads and Historian, Spring, Texas.
“To anyone who can read this brilliant biography without being humbled, challenged, inspired and motivated to ‘press on toward the goal’, I have only one thing to say — read it again. I am struggling to think of any biography that has spoken so clearly to me and it would be impossible for me to commend it too highly.”
John Blanchard, Internationally known Christian preacher, teacher, apologist and author.
“a fascinating and well researched biography of one of the great fathers of expository preaching.”
John Benton, Managing Editor, Evangelicals Now.
“I found the story enthralling and deeply encouraging, and I earnestly hope that the book will have the widest readership."
Eric J Alexander, Conference speaker and formerly minister St George's Tron, Glasgow for 20 years.
