God, Creation, and Human Rebellion: Lecture Notes of Archibald Alexander from the Hand of Charles Hodge

Archibald Alexander

tet 2019 · Reformation Heritage Books

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Princeton Theological Seminary became one of the leading institutions of theological training during the nineteenth century, and God, Creation, and Human Rebellion provides a window into the early development of what is known today as Old Princeton theology.

This book presents systematic theology lectures by Archibald Alexander that were written down by his most renowned student, Charles Hodge. Arranged in question-and-answer format, these lectures cover the introductory matters of theology through the doctrine of God and the doctrine of man. This manual of theology serves as a brief, clear, and thought-provoking primer on Christian doctrine. Whether you are interested in finding out what theological study was like in Old Princeton or want to start learning theology for yourself, this book will be a valuable tool in your pursuit.

This book contains notes written by Charles Hodge from Archibald Alexander's lectures in prolegomena, the doctrine of God, and the doctrine of man, printed for the first time. A fascinating read!

Table of Contents:

1. Philosophy of the Mind
2. Theology
3. Revealed Theology & Prophecy
4. Inspiration
5. Attributes
6. Trinity
7. Decrees
8. Predestination
9. Election
10. Reprobation
11. Creation
12. Providence
13. Angels
14. The Covenant of Nature or of Works
15. Seals of the Covenant
16. Sin
17. On the Will

Transcribed by Charles Hodge
Edited by Travis Fentiman
Introduced by James Garretson

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Archibald Alexander (1771-1851), converted in 1789, was ordained as a minister in the Presbyterian Church. He served as an itinerant missionary, President of Hampden-Sydney College, and minister of churches in Virginia and Philadelphia, before becoming the first professor of Theology at Princeton Theological Seminary in 1812.