A Christian Directory, Part 2: Christian Economics

Name: A Christian Directory, Part 2: Christian Economics
Author: Richard Baxter

By Richard Baxter

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Practical guidance for domestic and pastoral life lays out rules for marriage choice and conduct, selection of servants and masters, the necessity and practice of family worship, and principles of household government. It spells mutual duties among husbands, wives, parents, children, and servants, offers methods for educating youth, daily and weekly routines of devotion, guidance for hearing sermons and reading scripture, and instructions for prayer and the sacrament. The text also addresses pastoral concerns about ministers contemplating marriage and offers motives, cautions, and preparations for holy household stewardship.

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Richard Baxter

Richard Baxter (1615-1691) was a prominent English Puritan church leader, theologian, and author known for his influential writings on Christian ethics and spirituality. His most notable work, "The Saint's Everlasting Rest," explores the joys of heaven and the believer's relationship with God. Baxter's extensive series, "A Christian Directory," consists of four parts that address various aspects of Christian life, including ethics, economics, ecclesiastics, and politics. His writings have significantly contributed to the development of Puritan thought and continue to be studied for their depth and practical guidance in Christian living.