Abstract of Systematic Theology

by James P. Boyce

Book Overview

James Petigru Boyce (1827-1888) served as a Southern Baptist pastor, theologian, author, seminary professor, and founder and first president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.James Petigru... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0986959863
• ISBN13: 9780986959868
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Solus Christus
• Length: 402 Pages
• Weight: 1.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.0" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

Classic Statement of Reformed Baptist Theology

This systematic theology by the first president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, now in Louisville, KY, puts the lie to the theory that Baptists are not adept in the finer points of theology. Well-written and easy to follow, this work is great for those who love solid, Reformed (Calvinistic) theology but may have trouble following Calvin or Turretin. Boyce readily admits that he learned his trade at Old Princeton and indeed the spirit of Jonathan Edwards, A. A. Archibald and Charles Hodge are immediately seen. This is, however, far from being a derivative work. Along with Dagg's "Manual of Theology," it constitutes one of the two great works by Southern Baptist theologians in the Nineteenth Century. Today's Southern Baptists who often have a weak, decisionalistic, Arminian theology would do well to heed the learned wisdom of their founders. This is an eminently Biblical and sound volume answering almost any query a Sunday School teacher, deacon or even pastor might have. I have given it four, as opposed to five, stars merely because there is no discussion of the sacraments or ordinances as Baptists are prone to refer to them. This may reflect the lesser importance of these facets of the Christian Faith to Baptists or it may be that there was a desire to avoid bringing divisive confessional differences into his masterwork. Whatever the reason, it is only a mild distraction and the rest of the work is so beneficial that owning it becomes a great joy and privilege to any Christian, whether Southern Baptist or not.

Concise, Conservative Theology

This is the premier handbook for Southern Baptist Theological views. In this book, Boyce conveys the Biblical support for the modern conservative movement in Southern Baptist life. It offers several Biblical references to support any theory that is offered. It is an excellent resouce for Bible students.