Richard Capel

Richard Capel (1586–1656) was an English Puritan divine and pastor of Dedham in Essex who gained prominence during the early seventeenth century for his practical theology and pastoral care. His work *Tentations: Their Nature, Danger, Cure* exemplifies the Puritan concern with spiritual combat and the psychology of temptation, offering systematic guidance to believers navigating doubt and spiritual trials during a period of religious and political upheaval. Capel's theological contributions, grounded in Reformed doctrine and experiential piety, made him an influential figure among English Puritans and a valued resource for pastoral ministry in the decades preceding the English Civil War.