Princeton Seminary (1812-1929): Its Leaders' Lives and Works - Softcover

Steward, Gary L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1596383976 ISBN 13: 9781596383975

Publisher: P&R Publishing, 2014

Synopsis

Many of the key ideas of the modern era, and Christian responses to them, were formulated at the time of "Old Princeton." Gary Steward introduces us to the great men of Princeton Theological Seminary from its founding to the early twentieth century, together with some of their most important writings. While commemorating the legacy of Old Princeton, this book also places the seminary in its historical and theological contexts.
Steward provides biographical overviews of the widely known figures Charles Hodge and Archibald Alexander and lesser-known figures Samuel Miller, James Waddel Alexander, Joseph Addison Alexander, and Archibald Alexander Hodge, and he also reviews selected writings from these great men. Not only does he provide a sweeping introduction to Old Princeton, but this book invites further exploration by providing bibliographical material for additional reading and research. The book's numerous lists and timelines further help make it a useful reference volume.

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About the Author

GARY STEWARD is an adjunct faculty member at California Baptist University in Riverside, California, and at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.  He served as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, from 2004 to 2011, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in church history and historical theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.

Review

"Gary Steward is a careful and trustworthy historian. He excels at retrieving wisdom from the past for the edification of God's people today. In this accessible introduction, Steward writes as an unashamed admirer of the Old Princeton theologians, commending the way in which they holistically integrated what so many tend to separate. This is a wise and winsome entry point for study of a neglected but important chapter in church history." --Justin Taylor, Crossway Books

"An entrée to the major figures of Old Princeton. It is an entrée, therefore, into the greatest tradition of Reformed theology in America, one that was deep, true, vital, and rigorous. This study is a gift to the church. It is informative, careful, and engagingly written." --David F. Wells, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

"The quality and achievement of Princeton Seminary's leaders for its first hundred years was outstanding, and Steward tells their story well. Reading this book does the heart good." --J. I. Packer, Regent College

"Gary Steward is to be commended for providing an intelligent and edifying introduction to the theology and leaders of Old Princeton. ...The tone is warm and balanced, the content rich and accessible, the historical work careful and illuminating. I hope pastors, students, and anyone else interested in good theology and heartfelt piety will 'take a few classes' at Old Princeton. This book is a tremendous resource toward that end." --Kevin DeYoung, University Reformed Church (RCA)

"The giants of Old Princeton, marked by that marvelous combination of learning and piety, have left an impact for the gospel of Christ that only eternity will be able to measure. Their story is one that deserves to be retold, and we are indebted to Gary Steward for capturing its essence and telling it so well. For anyone interested in Old Princeton, this is a must-read." --Fred G. Zaspel, Reformed Baptist Church of Franconia

Edition details

• Publisher: P&R Publishing
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1596383976
• ISBN 13: 9781596383975
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 321