Christian History - Discovering Jeremiah Burroughs!

Who Was Jeremiah Burroughs?

Blue Letter Bible recently digitized The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by  Jeremiah Burroughs, but who was he and why might you want to read this free ebook online?

Portrait of Jeremiah Burroughs by Gustavus Ellinthorpe Sintzenich, Public domain,                            via Wikimedia Commons

 Persecuted Christian Jeremiah Burroughs 1599 - 1646 

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 Jeremiah Burroughs, Early Life

The English Puritan preacher, minister and writer, Jeremiah Burroughs, was born in Essex, England in 1599. He graduated from Emmanuel College, Cambridge with an M.A. in 1664 despite the rising persecution against Puritans. 

 Jeremiah Burroughs, Rebels

After serving in several rural church communities, he became a rector in Tivetshall, Norfolk, but in 1636 was suspended and deprived of his living. This was due to non-conformity to the Church of England. 

 Jeremiah Burroughs, Flees Persecution

The Laudian persecution became so great that he had to flee to Rotterdam, Netherlands. For several years he taught at an English church in Rotterdam. 

 Jeremiah Burroughs, Returns from Exile

In 1641, Burroughs returned from exile to a very different religious climate. By providence he became a preacher to the prominent Stepney and Cripplegate churches in London, drawing in crowds of thousands. He maintained a demeanour of humility and contentment throughout his ministry and desired to be faithful to God wherever he was called to serve. He was part of the Westminster Assembly of divines and advocated for local congregational control. 

 Jeremiah Burroughs, Lasting Legacy

Burroughs was a prolific author.  After his death in 1646 from complications after a horse accident, his influence continued because his writings continue to be published posthumously.

Some believe one of his most important works was An Exposition with Practical Observations on the Prophecy of Hosea (4 vols., London, 1643–57). Many of his works have recently been reprinted including the following:

• Commentary on the Prophecy of Hosea (ISBN 1-877611-03-4) 
• The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment (ISBN 1-878442-28-7 and ISBN 0-85151-091-4) 
• Learning to be Happy (ISBN 0-946462-16-X) 
• The Evil of Evils: The Exceeding Sinfulness of Sin (ISBN 1-877611-48-4) 
• Hope (ISBN 1-57358-171-2) 
• A Treatise on Earthly-Mindedness (ISBN 1-877611-38-7) 
• The Excellency of a Gracious Spirit: Delivered in a Treatise on Numbers 14:24 (ISBN 1-57358-024-4) 
• Irenicum: Healing the Divisions Among God's People (ISBN 1-57358-058-9) 
• The Saint's Happiness: Sermons on the Beatitudes (ISBN 99906-44-66-7 and ISBN 1-877611-00-X) 
• The Saint's Treasury: Being Sundry Sermons Preached in London (ISBN 1-877611-30-1) 
• Gospel Worship, Or, the Right Manner of Sanctifying the Name of God (ISBN 1-877611-12-3) Gospel Fear (ISBN 1-877611-31-X) 
• Gospel Conversation (ISBN 1-877611-91-3) 
• Gospel Revelation (ISBN 1-56769-069-6) 
• Gospel Remission (ISBN 1-57358-014-7) 
• Gospel Reconciliation, Or, Christ's Trumpet of Peace to the World (ISBN 1-57358-042-2) 

You can read The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment free online on the Blue Letter Bible website.

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