Inaugural Lecture Read Before the University of Oxford: In the Divinity School on Thursday, March 17th, 1836 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

R. D. Hampden

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483073709 ISBN 13: 9780483073708

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Historic inaugural lecture on faith, scripture, and church authority.

This volume presents the author’s opening remarks as a theologian stepping into a divinity chair in 1836. It outlines a foundation built on Jesus Christ, the Trinity, and the primacy of Scripture, while defending the role of the Church and its creeds as guides to understanding divine revelation. The author invites readers to consider how faith, reason, and tradition work together in Protestant practice.

Across these pages, the speaker explains how true doctrine should center on Christ crucified, and how understanding salvation flows from that core truth. He discusses the balance between scriptural authority and church tradition, and he argues for careful use of private reason within a guided, faithful framework. The result is a measured appeal to students and clergy alike to study, pray, and think deeply about doctrine, without sacrificing humility or charity.

• A clear statement of the book’s central claim: Christ and the Gospel as the ground for all teaching.
• Arguments for the authority of Scripture balanced with the Church’s guidance and creedal heritage.
• Thoughtful discussion of how private reason should be used in matters of faith.
• A call to pastors and scholars to set a steady example of learning, prayer, and pastoral care.

Ideal for readers interested in 19th‑century Anglican theology, early modern Christian thought, and the relationship between Scripture, creed, and church authority.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483073709
• ISBN 13: 9780483073708
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 38