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ISBN 10: 1-59752-754-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-59752-754-5
Pages: 389
Binding: Paperback
Publication Date: 01/01/2007
Division: Wipf and Stock
Series: Studies in Evangelical History and Thought
Category: Theology
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Laws of the Spiritual Order
Innovation and Reconstruction in the Soteriology of Thomas Erskine of Linlathen
By Dr. Don Horrocks
Author - Dr. Don Horrocks
Foreword - Trevor A. Hart
'The name of Thomas Erskine is one of the more significant landmarks on the map of nineteenth-century British theology. Erskine, though, is little read these days, and there has long been a need for an in-depth authoritative treatment of his thought in order to rekindle our interest. Don Horrocks has provided just such a study. Horrocks' focus on Erskine's soteriology opens up distinctive perspectives on a raft of key theological themes from the doctrine of God to the nature of faith and religious experience, and the authoritative sources for theology. In addition, this informative study captures the mood of that early-mid nineteenth-century intellectual milieu which Erskine's thought both embodies and transcended. Unmatched in its analysis and evaluation of Erskine's contribution.'
- Trevor Hart, Professor of Divinity, St Mary's College, University of St Andrews, Scotland
'Don Horrocks is a born researcher who writes with clarity and interest. This book is a splendid contribution to the growing conversations concerning previously neglected theologians. Thomas Erskine's precocity has come of age and I can think of no better a presentation of his context and theology than that offered by Horrocks.'
- Graham McFarlane, Lecturer in Systematic Theology, London School of Theology, UK
'Thomas Erskine is one of the seminal but neglected theologians of nineteenth-century Scotland. In his study Don Horrocks introduces us to Erskine's thought in a thematic way that is at once lucid, scholarly and stimulating. It should be on the bookshelf of every serious student of the period.'
- Nick Needham, Lecturer in Church History, Highland Theological College, Dingwall, Scotland
'Don Horrocks' work provides a searching analysis of this key nineteenth-century theologian. It is likely to be the first recourse on the subject for many years to come.'
- Meic Pearse, Associate Professor of History, Houghton College
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