The Collected Writings of James Henley Thornwell, Vol. 3

by James Henley Thornwell

Publishers:

Presbyterian Committee of Publication; Robert Carter & Brothers

and

1 more

, 1873

Overview

Thornwell’s third volume of collected writings, classified “Theological and Controversial,” is broken into two parts: “Rationalist Controversy” and “Papal Controversy.” These sections address the interactions between philosophy, psychology, and theology, as well as the doctrines of the Catholic church and the Pope. Thornwell’s theological observations on these controversies are compelling and astute.

Professor Eugene Genovese describes Thornwell as wanting “to envision a Christian society that could reconcile, so far as possible in a world haunted by evil, the conflicting claims of a social order with social justice and both with the freedom and dignity of the individual.” These ideas shine through in Thornwell’s writings, which are now more accessible than ever through Logos Bible Software. In electronic format, his writings are easily searchable and easily referenced—his works in Logos make the ideal companion to theological studies.

Key Features

• Includes essays on a variety of different topics
• Focuses on theological and controversial issues

Contents

• Preparatory Note by the Editor
• The Standard and Nature of Religion in Three Sections
• The Office of Reason in Regard to Revelation
• Miracles
• Prepatory Note by the Editor
• The Validity of the Baptism of the Church of Rome
• Romanist Arguments for the Apocrypha Discussed (18 Letters)
• Appendix
• Original Article on the Apocrypha by the Author
• Specimen Letters of a Reply by the Rev. P.N. Lynch, D.D.
• Collection of Passages in which Dr. Lynch Represents the Fathers as Quoting the Apocrypha

Product Details

• Title: The Collected Writings of James Henley Thornwell, vol. 3
• Author: James Henley Thornwell
• Publisher: Presbyterian Committee of Publication
• Publication Date: 1871
• Pages: 834

About James Henley Thornwell

James Henley Thornwell (December 9, 1812 – August 1, 1862) was an American Presbyterian preacher and religious writer. Born in Marlboro District, South Carolina, on December 9, 1812; Thornwell graduated from South Carolina College at nineteen, studied briefly at Harvard, then entered the Presbyterian ministry. He became prominent in the Old School Presbyterian denomination in the south, preaching and writing on theological and social issues.