PPB: Crook in the Lot. The: The Sovereignty and Wisdom of God, in the Afflictions of Men Displayed
Thomas Boston (1676-1732) was a remarkable Scottish theologian and pastor. HisĀ WorksĀ run to 12 volumes and contain some lengthy theological treatises. But Boston also wrote brief, very accessible, and pastoral books, and chief among these is the quaintly titled,Ā The Crook in the Lot: The Sovereignty and Wisdom of God, in the Afflictions of Men Displayed. This little book is a pastoral masterpiece, in which Boston reflects on the words of Ecclesiastes 7:13, āConsider the work of God: for who can make that straight which he hath made crooked?ā
By ālotā, Boston means our ālot in lifeā, the shape of our lives as they are styled by Godās many providences. By ācrookā, he means those unforeseen troubles that afflict, unsettle, or disturb us in any way. Boston sets out to minister pastoral wisdom and help to Godās people experiencing what Paul calls āthe sufferings of this present timeā (Rom. 8:18).
The Crook in the LotĀ is pastoral medicine prepared in the laboratory of Bostonās own personal and ministerial sufferings. It is little wonder that Jonathan Edwards considered Boston āa truly great divineā. He was indeed!
, From The Foreword by Ian Hamilton
Watch or listen to our Bookcast episode where we discuss The Crook in the Lot:
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Thomas Boston (1676-1732) was a remarkable Scottish theologian and pastor. HisĀ WorksĀ run to 12 volumes and contain some lengthy theological treatises. But Boston also wrote brief, very accessible, and pastoral books, and chief among these is the quaintly titled,Ā The Crook in the Lot: The Sovereignty and Wisdom of God, in the Afflictions of Men Displayed. This little book is a pastoral masterpiece, in which Boston reflects on the words of Ecclesiastes 7:13, āConsider the work of God: for who can make that straight which he hath made crooked?ā
By ālotā, Boston means our ālot in lifeā, the shape of our lives as they are styled by Godās many providences. By ācrookā, he means those unforeseen troubles that afflict, unsettle, or disturb us in any way. Boston sets out to minister pastoral wisdom and help to Godās people experiencing what Paul calls āthe sufferings of this present timeā (Rom. 8:18).
The Crook in the LotĀ is pastoral medicine prepared in the laboratory of Bostonās own personal and ministerial sufferings. It is little wonder that Jonathan Edwards considered Boston āa truly great divineā. He was indeed!
, From The Foreword by Ian Hamilton
Watch or listen to our Bookcast episode where we discuss The Crook in the Lot:
