Paul a Model: A Baccalaureate Discourse to the Graduating Class of 1860, at Dartmouth College (Classic Reprint)

Explore how a first-century apostle challenges modern ideas of wisdom and progress.

This edition delves into the conflict between natural knowledge and divine revelation, using Paul’s example to examine what it means to live wisely in a world shaped by political, social, and philosophical shifts. It shows how faith, not mere intellect, becomes the guiding light for life and judgment.

Readers will see how scripture and experience are paired to test ideas of reform, education, and civilization. The work weighs the limits of natural wisdom against the claims of the divine, and it asks readers to consider what true progress looks like in a Christian age.

• When to trust reason and when to rely on faith as the compass for life
• Why biblical revelation is presented as the standard by which all ideas are measured
• How Paul’s example is used to reflect on culture, society, and reform
• What it takes to apply faith-based judgment to everyday decisions

Ideal for readers of religious history and theology who want a clear, steady argument about the role of faith in guiding knowledge and conduct.