Theological Essays
Overview
This volume contains essays on the most difficult—and important—themes in theology and philosophical theology. These essays are written in the firm conviction that theology and philosophy contain no inherent contradiction with each other. Shedd defends historical Calvinism, original sin, and the atonement, and he attempts to ground these doctrines in the principles of reason. This volume also contains essays on theological method and the idea of evolution.
- Title: Theological Essays
- Author: William G.T. Shedd
- Publisher: Charles Scribner & Co.
- Publication Date: 1877
- Pages: 383
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.