Collected Writings of James Henley Thornwell

by James Henley Thornwell, B. M. Palmer (Editor)

"With our American Philosophy and Religion series, Applewood reissues many primary sources published throughout American history. Through these books, scholars, interpreters, students, and non-academics alike can see the thoughts and beliefs of Americans who came before us."

Genres: Theology

2752 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1986

About the author

James Henley Thornwell (1812-1862)

Reviews

[Bob Bingham · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was worth the time to work through these 4 volumes. There is a lot of excellent material, covering debates over the Apocrypha, Romanism, church boards, and slavery.

[G Walker · Rating 2 out of 5]

Had I written my impression(s) of this set some 10+ years ago, my thoughts would be very different. Thornwell was a man of great zeal... and I have the utmost respect for him... and I think the Presbyterians would do well (overall) to be more "Thornwellian". I came to know him in a more intimate way through engaging Douglas Kelly, Morton Smith and C.N. (Nick) Willborn...
Thornwell has a lot to offer but makes some significant blunders that are, in my mind inexcusable... His unwillingness to fully accept Trinitarian baptisms is flat out ridiculous (too sectarian!) as is his view on creation (he concedes too much).
His "biblicism" of inconsistent (especially in regards to the aforementioned issues) but also, as it is not Christotelic enough, ultimately leads to a form of legalism as is expressed in his strict confessionalism.
That said, he was first and foremost a committed church man - and for that he commendable.