A Little Exercise for Young Theologians

by Helmut Thielicke

Book Overview

Introduction by Martin E. Marty A veteran theologian and minister offers his wise counsel to beginners in the field on the difficulties of practicing theology in a church often skeptical of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802811981
• ISBN13: 9780802811981
• Release Date: October 1962
• Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
• Length: 57 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 4.5" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

Timeless

I came across this delightful little book the year before I began my seminary studies. Though it had been published many years prior, I found his wisdom to be timeless. Now, after 14 years in ordained ministry, I still refer to it from time to time, just to keep perspective. I heartily recommend this to anyone contemplating, in the midst of, or long since finished with formal theological education.

A Needed Warning For All Students of Scripture...

Don't let its small size fool you... This little book will open your eyes to the dangers that both aspiring and seasoned theologians face in the pursuit of knowledge. I like the fact that it's small enough to be read in a very short amount of time, yet provides so many important insights and warnings that you'll want to hang onto it and read it again and again!

Excellent must have

I was introduced to this work by a friend who was a recent seminary graduate. I think this work should be read by everyone who has the Spiritual gift of teaching/preaching as it will be an effective help to prevent burnout, boasting, pride, and arrogance. All of those are frequent sins associated with teaching the word.This book is excellent for the pastor, seminary student, and any other person who is equipped (or being equipped) for a teaching/pastoral based ministry.

Should Be Required Exercises For All Theologians

Even though 20+ years old, timeless wisdom gently whispers from these pages from a veteran theologian. Not only young practitioners should heed this sage preacher's advice, but all who seek to communicate God's truth should re-read this volume at least once a year to review the fundamentals, re-focus on the hows and whys of basic hermeneutics, and abide by the Biblical dictum, "Do not go beyond what is written." Variety at the expense of verity is vanity. This book is must reading at thrice the price!