Not since the 19th-century work of Benjamin Brook on the Puritans has there been such a resource book about them put into print. “Beeke and Pederson have produced a tremendous gift to and resource for all who want an entryway into the study of the Puritans. They not only provide accurate biographical and theological introduction to every Puritan whose works have been reprinted in the last 50 years, but also combine with their helpful summaries an insightful analysis.

If this were not enough, they’ve added major appendices that include the Scottish Puritans – those great Scottish theologians who were contemporaries of and like-minded brethren in doctrine and piety with the English Puritans, as well as the Dutch Reformed divines. This is a must-have. I know of nothing like it. If you are looking for a reliable window into the life, theology, piety and ministry of the Puritans, this is it.”  — Dr. Ligon Duncan, Senior Minister, First Presbyterian Church, Jackson, Mississippi