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Romanticism in American Theology

Nevin and Schaff at Mercersburg

By: James Hastings Nichols

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Romanticism in American Theology

Nevin and Schaff at Mercersburg

By: James Hastings Nichols

This is a study of religious thought and life in America in the generation before the Civil War. It focuses on Nevin and Schaff, who pioneered in America the theological reinterpretations stimulated by German idealism in philosophy and the new theories of historical development. They were also spokesmen of the romantic interest in Christian traditions, community, and sacraments and in this interest opposed the antihistorical individualism predominant in American religion. Charles Hodge, Orestes Brownson, Horace Bushnell, R. J. Wilberforce, and the American Lutherans all debated with them. Nevin and Schaff were the chief nineteenth-century American prophets of the contemporary ecumenical movement.

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1725217988

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Corporate Worship in the Reformed Tradition

By: James Hastings Nichols

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Corporate Worship in the Reformed Tradition

By: James Hastings Nichols

Identifying and evaluating the characteristics of the Reformed tradition in worship, this book surveys the history of worship in the Reformed tradition from the sixteenth century to the present time. "Worship" in this book indicates a focus on the regular Lord's Day worship, services of preaching and Holy Communion, with some reference to weekday worship. The changing balance of function in public worship, whether evangelistic, educational, or expressive is explored, as well as the "felt" self concerns of the local congregation and the shared heritage with the church catholic. The author believes that worship is but one aspect of the life of religious service and must be seen in relation to the total ministry of a religious community. He attempts to interpret the Reformed tradition as expressing the prophetic, personalist religion of revelation. Non-theological factors-political, sociological, cultural-are also viewed as essential ingredients in the equation. The structure of the book is chronological, beginning with the formation of the Reformation liturgies and tracing these patterns through the phases of Puritanism, evangelicalism, rationalism, and romanticism. Roman Catholicism, Lutheranism, and Anabaptism are compared and explored, but the central theme is the worship of the Reformed churches of the Continent, and the major denominations of the English-speaking world seen ecumenically. The author shows that through the changing forms of its corporate praise, the Reformed tradition has been distinctively Biblical and personal. The worship of these churches has been an expression of a highly verbal, emotionally disciplined, intellectually critical mentality. "The Reformed," he claims, "have always laid chief weight on what is now most crucial, the actualization of fully responsible personal existence before God." This understanding of the history of Reformed worship points up the factors and dimensions to be considered today.

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1625648073

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9781625648075

Union in Truth

An Interpretive History of the Restoration Movement

By: James B. North

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Union in Truth

An Interpretive History of the Restoration Movement

By: James B. North

This history of the Restoration Movement looks at why it exists, where it has succeeded, and why it has sometimes failed to accomplish the goal of Christian union and the goal of biblical authority.

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1532680015

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The Values Connection

By: A. James Reichley

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The Values Connection

By: A. James Reichley

Values are missing from American politics. But should religion and government mix? A. James Reichley makes the provocative case that without a strong moral basis, American democracy is in trouble. The author's deep background in political theory and American Constitutional history allows him to propose practical steps for a constitutionally valid relationship between religion and public life. He surveys the seven major value systems currently competing for America's heart and soul and convincingly demonstrates that only one--what Reichley calls 'transcendent idealism'--is the way to secure America's future. He then goes an extra step by pointing out examples of successful, morally-based public policies addressing critical social problems ranging from drug abuse to single parenthood to school choice. What's God got to do with good government? In The Values Connection, the answer is everything.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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0742509168

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9780742509160

A Brief History of the Presbyterians

By: James Hutchinson Smylie

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A Brief History of the Presbyterians

By: James Hutchinson Smylie

Traces the development of the Presbyterian Church from its beginnings in the sixteenth century to its position in the modern world

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Geneva Press

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0664500013

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Church History

An Introduction to Research Methods and Resources, Second Edition

By: James E. Bradley ,Richard A. Muller

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Church History

An Introduction to Research Methods and Resources, Second Edition

By: James E. Bradley ,Richard A. Muller

In their acclaimed, much-used Church History, James Bradley and Richard Muller lay out guidelines, methods, and basic reference tools for research and writing in the fields of church history and historical theology. Over the years, this book has helped countless students define their topics, locate relevant source materials, and write quality papers. This revised, expanded, and updated second edition includes discussion of Internet-based research, digitized texts, and the electronic forms of research tools. The greatly enlarged bibliography of study aids now includes many significant new resources that have become available since the first edition's publication in 1995. Accessible and clear, this introduction will continue to benefit both students and experienced scholars in the field.

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Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

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0802874053

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9780802874054

Indian Naval Strategy in the Twenty-first Century

By: James R. Holmes,Andrew C. Winner,Toshi Yoshihara

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Indian Naval Strategy in the Twenty-first Century

By: James R. Holmes,Andrew C. Winner,Toshi Yoshihara

This is the first academic study of India's emerging maritime strategy, and offers a systematic analysis of the interplay between Western military thought and Indian maritime traditions. By a quirk of historical fate, Europe embarked on its Age of Discovery just as the main Asian powers were renouncing the sea, ushering in centuries of Western dominance. In the 21st century, however, Asian states are once again resuming a naval focus, with both China and India dedicating some of their new-found wealth to building powerful navies and coast guards, and drawing up maritime strategies to govern the use of these forces. The United States, like the British Empire before it, is attempting to manage these rising sea powers while preserving its maritime primacy. This book probes how India looks at the sea, what kind of strategy and seagoing forces New Delhi may craft in the coming years, and how Indian leaders may use these forces. It examines the material dimension, but its major premise is that navies represent a physical expression of a society's history, philosophical traditions, and culture. This book, then, ventures a comprehensive appraisal of Indian maritime strategy. This book will be of interest to students of sea power, strategic studies, Indian politics and Asian Studies in general. James R. Holmes is an Associate Professor of Strategy at the U.S. Naval War College and a former U.S. Navy surface warfare officer. Toshi Yoshihara is an Associate Professor in the Strategy and Policy Department at the Naval War College. Andrew C. Winner is Professor in the Strategic Research Department at the U.S. Naval War College.

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Routledge

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113405212X

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An Able and Faithful Ministry

Samuel Miller and the Pastoral Office

By: James M. Garretson

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An Able and Faithful Ministry

Samuel Miller and the Pastoral Office

By: James M. Garretson

Samuel Miller (1769–1850) played an integral part in founding Princeton Theological Seminary, which became one of the most influential training grounds for Presbyterian ministers in the nineteenth century. While Miller is most commonly remembered for his writings on church office, he also played a significant role instructing students and shaping their theology of preaching and pastoral ministry. In the present volume, Jim Garretson highlights the narrative of Miller’s life and the major ministerial emphases found in his published writings, sermons, and unpublished lecture notes. As a result, readers will come to know the spiritual convictions of Miller’s heart and understand the theology of ministry he imparted over the course of his lifetime.

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Reformation Heritage Books

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1601782993

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Reformed Worship

By: Howard L. Rice,James C. Huffstutler

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Reformed Worship

By: Howard L. Rice,James C. Huffstutler

This book offers a discussion of the Reformed worship tradition, its history, theology, and rationale. The authors discuss the characteristics of Reformed worship and focus on theology and the practice of the sacraments and ordinances of the church. They provide concrete suggestions as to how this tradition can be the basis of meaningful worship in American congregations today.

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Westminster John Knox Press

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0664501478

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9780664501471

Princeton Seminary in American Religion and Culture

By: James H. Moorhead

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Princeton Seminary in American Religion and Culture

By: James H. Moorhead

The story of Princeton Theological Seminary, the Presbyterian Church's first seminary in America, begins in 1812, shortly after the United States had entered into its second war against Great Britain. Princeton went on to become a model of American theological education, setting the standard for subsequent seminaries and other religious higher education institutions. Princeton's story is uniquely intertwined with American religious and cultural history, the history of theological education, the Presbyterian church, and conceptions of ministry in general. Thus, this volume will interest not only those with links to Princeton but also historians of religion, Presbyterians, leaders within seminaries and Christian colleges, and all who are interested in the history of Christian thought in America.

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0802867529

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Book's by James Hastings Nichols

Romanticism in American Theology

Romanticism in American Theology

Corporate Worship in the Reformed Tradition

Corporate Worship in the Reformed Tradition

Union in Truth

Union in Truth

The Values Connection

The Values Connection

A Brief History of the Presbyterians

A Brief History of the Presbyterians

Church History

Church History

Indian Naval Strategy in the Twenty-first Century

Indian Naval Strategy in the Twenty-first Century

An Able and Faithful Ministry

An Able and Faithful Ministry

Reformed Worship

Reformed Worship

Princeton Seminary in American Religion and Culture

Princeton Seminary in American Religion and Culture

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