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Berkhof's Summary of Christian Doctrine is a very concise version of his 1932 magnum opus, Systematic Theology. Berkhof's theological views do not differ significantly from that of earlier Reformed theologians such as Abraham Kuyper and Herman Bavinck, but his skilled summaries... Read Full Overview

This version of Louis Berkhof's Summary of Christian Doctrine presents the Reformed faith positively, without degenerating into dated theological debates. The sentences are now in the active voice, and the book's overall structure facilitates easy reading. This book gets at the... Read Full Overview

The Bible gives the only reliable account of the origin of religion. It informs us of the existence of God, the only object worthy of religious worship. Moreover, it comes to us with the assurance that God, whom man could never discover with his natural powers, revealed Himself... Read Full Overview

"Summary of Christian Doctrine" by Louis Berkhof is an essential resource for anyone seeking a foundational understanding of Christian beliefs from a Reformed perspective. Aimed initially at high school students, this concise work distills Berkhof's larger "Systematic Theology"... Read Full Overview

Similar to the author's Manual of Christian Doctrine, this volume offers a simpler and briefer presentation of Christian doctrine geared especially to high school students. Technical terms and detailed explanations have been avoided, and important Scripture passages are... Read Full Overview