The Religious Formation of John Witherspoon: Calvinism, Evangelicalism, and the Scottish Enlightenment

by Kevin DeYoung

Book Overview

This book explores in unprecedented detail the theological thinking of John Witherspoon during his often overlooked ministerial career in Scotland. In contrast to the arguments made by other historians, it shows that there was considerable continuity of thought between Witherspoon's Scottish ministry and the second half of his career as one of America's Founding Fathers.

The book argues that Witherspoon cannot be properly understood...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032174722
• ISBN13: 9781032174723
• Release Date: September 2021
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"