A Systematic Theology in the Christian Religion, Volume One: Theism and Biblical Anthropology

by J. Oliver Buswell

Publisher:

Zondervan

, 1962

Overview

The appearance of any new work on systematic theology is always an event of importance in theological circles. In the nature of the case, a comprehensive effort like this reflects a lifetime of work and study in the field and embodies the author’s mature and considered conclusions on a whole series of theological questiopns.

Dr. Buswell’s experience in teaching and writing has fitted him eminently for this task. His position is conservative, orthodox, evangelical, and his theological studies has been enriched and enlightened by a thorough background in the philosophical and social sciences.

Presented here is the first volume of a two-volume work, covering theism and biblical anthropology. Unlike Hodge and Shedd, Dr. Buswell begins with the doctrine of God, rather than with the study of the nature of the Bible, which he feels follows more logically after a treatment of theism and forms a natural transition from the contemplation of God to the study of His special revelation in the Bible.

Key Features

• Emphasis on the value of inductive evidences
• Insistence on the dynamic nature of God’s immutability
• Reconsideration of the doctrines of “eternal generation” and “eternal possession”
• Relation of creation records to the plan of salvation
• Relation of miracles to the works of providence

Table of Contents

• Part I: Theism
  • Chapter I: The Nature and Attributes of God
  • Chapter II: Evidences for the Existence of God
  • Chapter III: The Doctrine of the Trinity
  • Chapter IV: The Works of God: (Decrees), Creation
  • Chapter V: The Decrees of God, Providence, Miracle
  • Chapter VI: Revelation, the Inspiration of the Bible
• Part II: Biblical Anthropology

Top Highlights

“Jesus appeared in the midst of them. They were frightened. ‘They thought they were looking” (Page 30)

Product Details

• Title: A Systematic Theology of the Christian Religion, Volume 1
• Author: J. Oliver Buswell
• Volume: 1
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Print Publication Date: 1962
• Logos Release Date: 2015
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Theology, doctrinal
• Resource ID: LLS:SYSTHBBNTHRPLGY
• Resource Type: Systematic Theology
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-12T06:14:12Z

About J. Oliver Buswell

J. Oliver Buswell (1895–1977) was a Presbyterian theologian and president of Wheaton College from 1926 to 1940. In 1936, Buswell, together with J. Gresham Machen and Harold S. Laird, stood in opposition to the modernisation of PCUSA doctrine and theology, and became leaders of a new Presbyterian fundamentalist movement, calling themselves the Orthodox Presbyterian Church (later the Evangelical Presbyterian Church). Buswell adhered to the Westminster Standards and Covenant Theology, was a Premillennialist, and was considered a fundamentalist by Evangelical standards. In 1956, he was called to be dean of Covenant Seminary, where he served until retiring in 1970.