Princeton and the Work of the Christian Ministry
2 Volume Set: A Collection of Addresses and Articles by Faculty and Friends of Princeton Theological Seminary
| Weight | 1.910 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 22.3 × 14.3 × 8.9 cm |
| ISBN | 9781848711648 |
| Binding | Cloth-bound, eBook (ePub & Kindle), Cloth-bound & eBook (ePub & Kindle) |
| Format | Book |
| Page Count | 1408 |
| Original Pub Date | 2012 |
| Banner Pub Date | Mar 12, 2012 |
Endorsement
‘Pastors, elders, and seminary students will be inspired and challenged by these books, scholars of Princeton history will find these volumes instructive and insightful. And anyone who loves the church and wants to see it at its best will be encouraged and blessed.’– DAVID B. CALHOUN
Book Description
Established in 1812 by the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, Princeton Theological Seminary was founded as ‘a nursery of vital piety as well as of sound theological learning … to train up persons for the ministry who shall be lovers as well as defenders of the truth as it is in Jesus, friends of revivals of religion, and a blessing to the church of God.’
Committed to the cultivation of ‘vital piety’ and ‘sound theological learning’, the seminary’s founders intended to graduate pious and learned men equally committed to biblical principles of pastoral leadership, preaching, and the confessional convictions of Presbyterian church polity.
Providing a cross-section of sermons, articles, and essays Princeton and the Work of the Christian Ministry brings together for the first time in a single collection a number of valuable out-of-print pieces which highlight the doctrinal convictions that informed and shaped the seminary’s training of men in preparation for Christian service in ministry and mission.
Rooted in the rich confessional heritage that emerged out of the Reformed and Calvinistic branch of the Protestant Reformation, the Princetonians’ profound grasp of Scripture, understanding of the human heart, and devout churchmanship remain of continuing value in providing a biblically-grounded theology of ministry for pastors, teachers, and missionary leaders in today’s churches.
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| CONTENTS OF VOLUME 1 | ||
| Foreword by David B. Calhoun | ix | |
| Preface | xi | |
| Introduction | xiii | |
| Remembrance of Things Past | 1 | |
| WILLIAM BUELL SPRAGUE 1795-1876
A Golden Jubilee: A Discourse Addressed to the Alumni of the Princeton Theological Seminary by W. B. Sprague A Brief History of Princeton Theological Seminary by Samuel Miller |
3 | |
| Inaugural Addresses at the Opening of Princeton Theological Seminary
The Duty of the Church: The Sermon Delivered at the Inauguration of Rev. Archibald Alexander as Professor of Didactic and Polemic Theology by Samuel Miller An Inaugural Discourse by Archibald Alexander |
85 | |
| PHILIP MILLEDOLER 1775–1852
A Charge to the Professor and Students of Divinity by Philip Milledoler |
143 | |
| ARCHIBALD ALEXANDER 1771–1851
Preface to the Memoirs of Thomas Halyburton On the Nature of Vital Piety: Introductory Essay to Advice to a Young Christian Evidences of a New Heart The Cure of Souls: Introduction to Pastoral Reminiscences Pastoral Fidelity and Diligence: Review of Gildas Salvianus; or, The Reformed Pastor |
155 | |
| Samuel Miller 1769-1850
The Force of Truth: Recommendatory Letter for The Force of Truth: An Authentic Narrative The Life of M’Cheyne: An Introductory Letter to the The Memoir and Remains of R. M. M’Cheyne The Difficulties and Temptations which Attend the Preaching of the Gospel in Great Cities A Sermon on the Work of Evangelists and Missionaries A Sermon on the Public Worship of God Christian Weapons Not Carnal but Spiritual The Importance of the Gospel Ministry The Importance of Mature Preparatory Study for the Ministry Holding Fast the Faithful Word A Plea for an Enlarged Ministry Christ the Model of Gospel Ministers The Sacred Office Magnified Ecclesiastical Polity The Duty, Benefits, and Proper Method of Religious Fasting Revivals of Religion (Parts 1 & 2) Christian Education |
383 | |
| CONTENTS OF VOLUME 2 | ||
| ASHBEL GREEN 1762-1848
Address to the Students Christ Crucified the Characteristic of Apostolic Preaching |
1 | |
| GARDINER SPRING 1785-1873
An Address to the Students |
39 | |
| J. W. ALEXANDER 1804-1859
The Lord Jesus Christ the Example of the Minister Considerations on Foreign Missions Addressed to Candidates for the Holy Ministry The History of Catechising |
51 | |
| WILLIAM S. PLUMER 1802-1880
The Scripture Doctrine of a Call to the Work of the Gospel Ministry |
99 | |
| CHARLES HODGE 1797-1878
The Character Traits of a Gospel Minister On the Necessity of a Knowledge of the Original Languages of the Scriptures Review of Spragues Lectures to Young People The Nature of the Atonement The Teaching Office of the Church Are There Too Many Ministers? What Is Presbyterianism? Preaching the Gospel to the Poor A Discourse Delivered at the Re-opening of the Chapel Faith in Christ the Source of Life Christianity without Christ |
123 | |
| NICHOLAS MURRAY 1802-1861
The Ministry We Need |
299 | |
| ALEXANDER T. M‘GILL 1807-1889
Practical Theology |
319 | |
| WILLIAM M. PAXTON 1824-1904
The Ministry for this Age The Church, the Preacher, the Pastor—the Instruments of God’s Salvation The Call to the Ministry |
335 | |
| A. A. HODGE 1823-1886
Dogmatic Christianity, the Essential Ground of Practical Christianity |
377 | |
| B. B. WARFIELD 1851-1921
Our Seminary Curriculum The Purpose of the Seminary The Religious Life of Theological Students Spiritual Culture in the Theological Seminary The Significance of the Westminster Standards as a Creed The Idea of Systematic Theology Considered as a Science The Indispensableness of Systematic Theology to the Preacher The Christ that Paul Preached Authority, Intellect, Heart What is Calvinism? |
399 | |
| J. GRESHAM MACHEN 1881-1937
Christianity and Culture Liberalism or Christianity |
529 | |
| GEERHARDUS VOS 1862-1949
The More Excellent Ministry |
565 | |
| MAITLAND ALEXANDER 1867-1940
The Charge |
583 | |
| CASPAR WISTAR HODGE, JR 1870-1937
The Significance of the Reformed Theology Today |
589 |
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Although at times some of the middle addresses seemed to blend together–a good half dozen pieces on the importance and responsibilities of the pastoral ministry–nevertheless these volumes helped me to appreciate the nineteenth-century Christians even more, to mourn the decline of Old Princeton afresh, and to love Jesus more heartily. Especially recommended are the works by Charles Hodge, A. A. Hodge, B. B. Warfield, and J. Gresham Machen.
I recommend reading alongside Calhoun’s two-volume set on Princeton Seminary.