Systematic Theology (Vol. 1-3) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Complete EditionBy Augustus Hopkins Strong
Length93h 3m
About this audiobook
Systematic Theology (Vol. 1-3) is a monumental evangelical Baptist compendium, arranging Christian doctrine from theological method and revelation through God, humanity, sin, Christ, salvation, the church, and last things. Strong's prose is compressed, architectonic, and richly allusive: propositions are followed by biblical proofs, philosophical argument, historical comparison, and literary quotation. Standing at the turn of the twentieth century, the work mediates classical orthodoxy, Baptist confessional concerns, and modern debates over evolution, idealism, and biblical criticism. Augustus Hopkins Strong (1836–1921), longtime president and professor at Rochester Theological Seminary, wrote as a pastor-scholar convinced that theology must be both intellectually rigorous and spiritually formative. His engagement with German philosophy, American evangelicalism, and the scientific questions of his age helped shape a system that defends historic faith while refusing mere antiquarian repetition. This edition is recommended for readers seeking a serious map of Protestant doctrine and a window into Baptist theological scholarship at its most ambitious. Though demanding, it rewards careful study with clarity of structure, breadth of learning, and a bracing sense that doctrine matters for worship, ethics, and the life of the church.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
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GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length93 hrs 3 mins
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Publish dateSep 27, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Catholic Dogma (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Volume 1
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6Preface
7Part I. Prolegomena.
8Chapter I. Idea Of Theology.
9Chapter II. Material of Theology.
10Chapter III. Method Of Theology.
11Part II. The Existence Of God.
12Chapter I. Origin Of Our Idea Of God's Existence.
13Chapter II. Corroborative Evidences Of God's Existence.
14Chapter III. Erroneous Explanations, And Conclusion.
15Part III. The Scriptures A Revelation From God.
16Chapter I. Preliminary Considerations.
176. Counterfeit Miracles.
18Chapter II. Positive Proofs That The Scriptures Are A Divine Revelation.
192. Genuineness of the Books of the Old Testament.
204. The testimony of Christ to himself—as being a messenger from God and as being one with God.
21Chapter III. Inspiration Of The Scriptures.
221. Errors in matters of Science.
23Part IV. The Nature, Decrees, And Works Of God.
24Chapter I. The Attributes Of God.
253. Holiness.
263. Justice and Righteousness, or Transitive Holiness.
27Chapter II. Doctrine Of The Trinity.
282. Errors refuted by the foregoing passages.
29Chapter III. The Decrees Of God.
30Volume 2
31Part IV. The Nature, Decrees, And Works of God. (Continued)
32Chapter IV. The Works Of God; Or The Execution Of The Decrees.
332. The testimony of reason.
342. Rational proof.
354. As to their employments.
36Part V. Anthropology, Or The Doctrine Of Man.
37Chapter I. Preliminary.
382. The Creatian Theory.
39Chapter II. The Original State Of Man.
40Chapter III. Sin, Or Man's State Of Apostasy.
411. Sin as Sensuousness.
421. How could a holy being fall?
434. The Federal Theory, or Theory of Condemnation by Covenant.
442. Ability or inability?
45Part VI. Soteriology, Or The Doctrine Of Salvation Through The Work Of Christ And Of The Holy Spirit.
46Chapter I. Christology, Or The Redemption Wrought By Christ.
473. The real nature of this Union.
481. Christ's Sacrificial Work, or the Doctrine of the Atonement. (pt. 1)
491. Christ's Sacrificial Work, or the Doctrine of the Atonement. (pt. 2)
501. Christ's Sacrificial Work, or the Doctrine of the Atonement. (pt. 3)
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