by Louis Berkhof
in ePub, .mobi & .pdf formats
This volume is a prolegomena for Berkhof's SystematicTheology. In it he defines the concept of dogmatic theology, theology, apologetics, ethics, and science. He also explains the Reformed doctrine of revelation and inspiration. What is a dogma and how should it be defined? Are theology or dogmatics necessary? What is the task of theology and what are the methods which it should use? What is religion? Is it possible for God to reveal himself to human beings, and how? How can we know if the Bible is the Word of God? For those who are considering going to Seminary, to be pastors or simply Christians with ample knowledge of their faith, this is a good book to begin with. This is a very helpful volume in understanding the foundational matters of theology, ranging from the nature of Dogmatics, to the grounds of our knowledge of God, to the doctrines concerning scripture. Berkhof spends a fair amount of time discussing the differing theologies of Rome, Schleiermacher, Barth, etc. but he does it to show how they contrast with the true and full Christian Theology, namely the Reformed tradition.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface
The Idea and History of Dogmatic Theology
I. Names Applied to the Systematic Presentation of Theology
II. The Nature of Dogmas
III. The Idea of Dogmatic Theology
IV. The Task, Method, and Distribution of Dogmatics
V. History of Dogmatics
The Principia of Dogmatics
I. Principia in General
II. Religion
III. The Principium Cognoscendi Externum (Revelation)
IV. The Inspiration of Scripture
V. The Principium Cognoscendi Internum
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