Stephen Charnock (1628–1680), Puritan divine, was an English Puritan Presbyterian clergyman born at the St Katherine Cree parish of London. Nearly all of the numerous writings attributed to him were transcribed after his death. Charnock's theological fame rests chiefly in his Discourses upon the Existence and Attributes of God, a series of lectures delivered to the members of his congregation at Crosby Hall; unfortunately, however, the Discourses were cut short by Charnock's death in 1680. The treatise is preserved today as The Existence and Attributes of God, first published posthumously in 1682.

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?"