Studies in Southern Presbyterian Theology

Overview

Morton H. Smith’s comprehensive book surveys the theological principles and writings of various scholars and preachers from the Southern Presbyterian Church. In the first chapter, Smith provides a brief history of the Southern Presbyterian Church’s origins in the United States during the eighteenth century. The following chapters highlight the fathers of Southern Presbyterianism in chronological order, describing the various doctrines they taught and preached. As the Southern Presbyterian Church’s doctrine developed and grew, so did the debate of biblical inspiration and divine election.

A considerable portion of this captivating work focuses on two key Southern Presbyterian theologians: James Henley Thornwell and Robert Lewis Dabney. Smith’s methodical research and insightful observations into these two influential Southern Presbyterian scholars is illuminating. With over twenty-five scholars and preachers biographically and theologically expounded, Morton H. Smith’s Studies in Southern Presbyterian Theology is an exceptional resource for students, theologians, scholars, and historians. With Logos Bible Software, this volume is easily searchable, Scripture passages appear on mouse-over, and all cross-references are linked to the other resources in your library.