The Doctrine of Justification : An Outline of Its History in the Church, And of Its Exposition from Scripture, With Special Reference to Recent ... Second Series of the 'cunningham Lectures')

by James Buchanan

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Genres: Theology, Christian, Church History

514 pages, Hardcover

First published March 2, 2015

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(2) list of works from Wikipedia: James Buchanan (minister)
1804-1870

Reviews

[Chandler Kelley]

Masterful treatment of the doctrine in theology and history.

[Jared Wilson]

Masterful.

[Daniel]

Masterclass on justification—both in historical and systematic theology.

And the conclusion brings it all together with several powerful and insightful reflections concerning the importance of this doctrine.

Take up and read.

[Justin Dillehay]

This book is a classic for a reason. Read it and weep for joy.

[Alex]

This is somewhat difficult to rate because it depends on your expectations. If seen as a textbook intended to support rigorous doctrinal study, it's phenomenal. The content is thorough, robust, solid.

Those same traits however make for heavy work at times. It's no beach read.

So if you're setting off to ski the mountain of Justification, as long as you know this isn't a green run but rather a double black diamond, then you'd be hard pressed to find a better book on the subject.

[Daniel]

Fantastic. James Buchanan (not the president) provides an excellent treatment of the all-important doctrine of justification by faith alone. His work is neatly divided into two sections: the first on the historical development of the doctrine and other competing doctrines of justification, and the second on the true Biblical doctrine. I especially appreciate the historical portion, as Buchanan shows that the Protestant doctrine was not a novelty to the 16th century, but rather the core of what makes the doctrine distinctive was believed by a major stream of the church fathers all the way back to the time of the Apostles. A great in depth examination.

[Adam Kareus]

A great and classic work on the doctrine of Justification. Buchanan walks through scripture, a historical survey and addresses some of the central questions that surround this doctrine. This should be studied by all who take their Christian faith seriously to appreciate what it means that a person is justified by faith in Christ.

[Jonathan]

Superb. The author's clear thinking shows in his clear writing. As Packer states in the introduction, Buchanan isn't an original thinker, but we don't need originality when talking about justification. Buchanan shows how faulty views on justification, if not fatal, are always injurious to practical Christianity.

[Simon Field]

4.5 stars. Very comprehensive and thorough. Buchanan surveys the history of justification starting in Genesis in part 1 and exposits the doctrine and how it relates to other areas of Christian teaching in part 2. My only criticism is that sometimes Buchanan quotes scripture without reference.

[Travis]

Great book overall. Although, it did seem a bit redundant near the end.

[Johnny Zacchio jr.]

I only skipped 2 chapters in the beginning section.

An absolute masterpiece. Please read this book!

[Ben]

Careful, clear, sharpening.

List of Buchanan's 33/34 propositions: https://www.apostolictheology.org/201...

#readbigbooks

[Miles Foltermann]

Masterful and sublime. Should be considered one of the enduring authoritative sources on the Reformed doctrine of justification.

[Bryce Bulthaup]

Great historical book on the development of justification after the reformation. Easy to read and fascinating to learn about old debates.

[Tim Michiemo]

4.1 Stars

Buchanan’s book is a comprehensive work on the doctrine justification. Concerning the doctrine of justification Buchanan leaves no crevice uncovered or rock unturned. This book is fairly long (381 pages) and its older style of writing made it work to read. Yet anyone who wants a comprehensive understanding of the doctrine of justification would do well to read this book. Buchanan delivers a detailed outline of this doctrine over biblical and church history and then explains the actual doctrine itself over 33 different propositions. His explanations are well thought out though and thoroughly Biblical. Again, I recommend this book for anyone who wants to dig deeper and understand all the implications and complexities of the doctrine of justification!

[Brenda]

Buchanan speaks truth. He addresses many of the distortions concerning justification that we find today and shows them to be false. If you want to learn the truth of justification, read this book. It is amazing how relevant it still is.

[Daniel]

Why was this one of the last books I read on justification? Read this before Owen. More readable and, I dare say, more useful to me.

[Hunter Hanson]

This was a dense but fruitful read. My brain is hurting after reading it, but I’m glad I did.