Though written in the 17th century, The Existence and Attributes of God remains a classic, exhaustive treatment of the doctrine of God by Puritan Stephen Charnock.

Charnock reflects on Scripture to draw out its full implications for understanding the God of the Old and New Testaments. The practical aim of these meditations is godly living, so that increased knowledge leads naturally to greater obedience and more heartfelt worship.

In this book, Charnock meticulously works through the doctrines of God's power, patience, holiness, wisdom, knowledge, dominion, goodness, and immutability. From this multifaceted discussion of God's qualities Charnock blends one inspirational, devotional, and scholarly whole.

In light of current discussions and increased interest in the divine attributes, Charnock's treatment of the subject is especially welcome. As the philosopher-theologian Gordon Clark has said,"When, unexpectedly, the essence and attributes of God are called into question, to whom else can we better go than to Stephen Charnock?"