Studies in Theology

by B.B. Warfield

Benjamin Breckinridge Warfield (November 5, 1851 – February 16, 1921) was professor of theology at Princeton Seminary from 1887 to 1921. Some conservative Presbyterians consider him to be the last of the great Princeton theologians before the split in 1929 that formed Westminster Seminary and the Orthodox Presbyterian Church.

Genres: Theology, Christian

690 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1988

About the author

Benjamin Breckinridge Warfield (usually known as B. B. Warfield) was professor of theology at Princeton Seminary from 1887 to 1921. Some conservative Presbyterians consider him to be the last of the great Princeton theologians before the split in 1929 that formed Westminster Seminary and the Orthodox Presbyterian Church.

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Reviews

[Tom · Rating 4 out of 5]

What can be said by me about Warfield that adds any value to what others have said? And who am I to withhold a star from my review? Of course the book is stellar in its entirety and Warfield does a master job of fairly presenting the arguments of those whom he refutes. And of course his critiques are accurate. Also, the bredth and depth of topics reveals even more the brilliance of Warfield. The only shortcomings were in three sections: History of the Mode of Baptism, Polemics of Infant Baptism, and Doctrine of Infant Salvation. He did so well with explaining different views but not as well explaining why the Reformed view is correct in each (because, of course, it is).

[Logan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Warfield is almost unparalleled in his learning, clarity of thought, and force of reason. This is a series of 21 articles he wrote on a wide variety of topics, all well-worth reading. Particularly interesting to me was his article on the history of Darwin's religious beliefs, which seem to have died over his lifetime until, as he himself said, he was mired in the mud of doubt and his thinking was muddled on any kind of thought about God. It was quite striking.

[Wyatt Houtz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing