Discourses and Essays
Overview
This volume contains seven essays on theological topics. First published elsewhere, Shedd assembled them into this singular volume for publication in 1856. These essays cover a range of topics, including the method of theological study, the doctrine of the original sin, and the doctrine of the atonement—themes to which Shedd returns in nearly all of his later writings.
- Title: Discourses and Essays
- Author: William G.T. Shedd
- Publisher: John Wiley
- Publication Date: 1886
- Pages: 324
William Shedd (1820–1894) is considered one of the greatest theologians of the American Presbyterian church. He studied at the University of Vermont under James Marsh, where he encountered the writings of Samuel Taylor. Shedd graduated from Andover Theological Seminary in 1843 and, soon after, became a minister for a congregational church in Vermont for two years.
Shedd taught at many universities, including University of Vermont, Auburn Theological Seminary, Andover Theological Seminary, and Union Theological Seminary. While at Union, Shedd defended the Reformed theology of Old School Presbyterian against the increasing influence of modernism and higher criticism.
One of Shedd’s better-known titles is Dogmatic Theology. Other titles include A History of Christian Doctrine and The Doctrine of Endless Punishment, which can be found in the William G. T. Shedd Collection.