The History of Christian Doctrines

by Louis Berkhof

Publisher:

Eerdmans

, 1949

Overview

Doctrinal truths cannot be studied apart from their historical background. The History of Christian Doctrines covers the development of doctrine. In it, Berkhof attempts to recover an appreciation for the development of the doctrines in their present form. His investigation is detailed, covering all the ground in his Systematic Theology in a more concise format. This book is essential reading for historical theologians.

Product Details

• Title: The History of Christian Doctrines
• Author: Louis Berkhof
• Publisher: Eerdmans
• Print Publication Date: 1949
• Logos Release Date: 2010
• Era: era:modern
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Reformed Church › Doctrines--History; Theology, doctrinal › History
• Resource ID: LLS:HISTCHRDOCT
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2020-03-24T22:09:34Z

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About Louis Berkhof

Louis Berkhof (1873–1957) was a Reformed theologian whose works remain highly influential. He taught at at Calvin Theological Seminary from 1906 and served as its president from 1931–1944.

Berkhof’s writings, including his Systematic Theology, presented Reformed thought in the tradition of John Calvin, Abraham Kuyper, and Herman Bavinck. Throughout his tenure at Calvin, he stressed the importance of orthodoxy, a focus shown in his works.

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