Lectures in Systematic Theology
Overview
Originally published in 1949 and revised in 1979, Henry C. Thiessen's comprehensive introduction to systematic theology has well served countless students and pastors for more than half a century. It continues to instruct serious students of the Bible and theology.
Following two introductory chapters delineating the nature, necessity, possibility, and divisions of theology, Henry Clarence Thiessen systematically address a wide range of subjects in eight major sections—Theism, Bibliology, Theology, Anthropology, Soteriology, Ecclesiology, Angelology, and Eschatology. Also included are two specialized indexes for further study—an Index of Subjects and an Index of Scriptural References that includes over 4,000 entries.
- In-depth introduction to theology
- Ideal for pastors, students, and laity
- Includes detailed table of contents and cross-references
Top Highlights
“It seems evident that he who could have kept sin out of the universe can also regulate and control its manifestation” (Page 105)
“Revelation is that act of God whereby he discloses himself or communicates truth to the mind, whereby he makes manifest to his creatures that which could not be known in any other way.” (Page 7)
“For our purposes, then, we will assume the following order: God decreed (1) to create man; (2) to permit the fall; (3) to provide in Christ redemption sufficient for all; (4) to elect some to salvation; and (5) to send the Spirit to secure the acceptance of redemption on the part of the elect.” (Page 257)
“Finally, reason must also organize the facts presented into a system.” (Page 18)
“The possibility of theology grows out of two things: the revelation of God and the endowments of man. The revelation of God takes on two forms: general and special. The endowments of man are of two kinds: mental and spiritual.” (Page 7)
Systematic Theology can be dry. This book isn't.
—Online Reviewer
We use Thiessen in our church for training the ministerial staff and it is highly regarded by all of our church leaders. I highly recommend it.
—Online Reviewer
- Title: Lectures in Systematic Theology
- Author: Henry C. Thiessen
- Publisher: Eerdmans
- Publication Date: 2006
- Pages: 466
Reviews
11 ratings
THEODORE VANCE
1/24/2022
The 4 stars are for the 1st edition (1940s, the only one I have used). Somebody says college level, not seminary level. My Bible College had higher quality Bible & theology teaching than did my seminary! The best Bible teachers I sat under were in Bible College. I kind of regret going to seminary. I now wish I had just enrolled in university after Bible college to study Greek, Hebrew, & Aramaic. Theissen was the school's Systematic Theology, , though probably our best professors disagreed with Theissen on election (while agreeing with him on eschatology). The biggest drawback to Theissen was that he did not print out verses, but just gave the references in general; so you needed a supplementary book with the verses written out. Does this Logos edition bring up verses when you hover over them? Then it would be worth buying for me. Also, I am curious as to how the election doctrine may have been changed in the new edition. I believe that Theissen was only a 2 point Calvinist, interpreting election as by foreknowledge of who would believe.David L Smith
3/31/2021
I've read this book twice!! I'll read it again. It is written to be read by anyone. I highly recommend for anyone who wants to grow, wants to be grounded or wants to teach!
Shane Ball
10/2/2020
We used this volume in our Theology class in Bible College. I can't believe that it's available! College level; not seminary level.
Allen Haynie
1/15/2017
Ryan Caudill
5/30/2015
Dan Langston
11/2/2014
Michael Edwards
3/20/2014
Jonathan Ray
1/22/2014
