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*INDIANAPOLIS — *With veterans like Frank Gore and Adam Vinatieri leading the way, the Indianapolis Colts in 2017 achieved quite a few milestones, both individually and as a team, despite their 4-12 record.
• In Week 3 vs. Cleveland, the Colts scored touchdowns in four consecutive drives in the first half. The last time Indianapolis scored touchdowns on four consecutive possessions came on December 9, 2007, in a 44-20 victory against Baltimore. The Colts scored 28 points in the first half, the highest total for the team in the first half of a single game dating back to September 21, 2014, in a win against Jacksonville (30 points).
• In Week 5 vs. San Francisco, following Marlon Mack's third quarter rushing touchdown, Indianapolis increased its streak of consecutive games with at least one rushing touchdown to eight. It is the longest streak for the team dating back to Dec. 31, 2006 – Nov. 4, 2007 (nine straight games).
• In Week 14 at Buffalo, the Colts opened the game with 17 consecutive rushes and finished with 46 rushing attempts for 163 yards. The team's 46 attempts are the most in a game dating back to Dec. 7, 1997 against the New York Jets and the 163 yards were the most for Indianapolis in a game in the 2017 season.
• In Week 8 at Cincinnati, defensive tackle Henry Anderson blocked a Bengals 34-yard field goal in the first quarter to keep Cincinnati's lead to 3-0. It was Indianapolis' first field goal block dating back to Nov. 24, 2013 (Sergio Brown at Arizona).
• In Week 16 at Baltimore, inside linebacker Anthony Walker blocked a punt in the fourth quarter to give the Colts possession at the Ravens 27-yard line. It was the first blocked punt for the Colts dating back to Oct. 26, 2014, at Pittsburgh. In 2017, the Colts blocked a punt, an extra point (Margus Hunt vs. Pittsburgh on Nov. 12) and a field goal (Henry Anderson at Cincinnati on Oct. 29).
• In Week 3 vs. Cleveland, he completed 17-of-24 passes (70.8 percent) for 259 yards and one touchdown for a 120.0 passer rating. Brissett also added five rushes for 14 yards and two rushing scores. He became the first Colts quarterback since Andrew Luck in 2012 (vs. Cleveland 10/21/12 and at Jacksonville 11/8/12) to rush for multiple touchdowns in a single game. Brissett also became the first Colts quarterback to rush for two touchdowns and throw for one touchdown in a single game dating back to October 20, 1974, when Bert Jones accomplished the feat.
• He had four touchdown passes of 60-plus yards, just one short of John Unitas' franchise record of five set in 1960.
• In Week 8 at Cincinnati, he set single-game career highs in receptions (12) and receiving yards (121) while adding one touchdown. Doyle's 121 receiving yards were the most for a Colts tight end in a game since Coby Fleener finished with 127 against Washington on Nov. 30, 2014. His 12 receptions are tied with Dallas Clark (Dec. 14, 2008) for the second-most in a single game by a Colts tight end in franchise history.
• With four receptions Week 17 against Houston, Doyle passed Dallas Clark (77) for the second-most receptions by a tight end in a single season in Colts history, and established a new single-season career-high in catches.
• In Week 8 at Cincinnati, he became the first NFL running back to start 100 consecutive games since Curtis Martin totaled 119 straight starts from 1998-2005.
• In Week 13 at Jacksonville, he tallied 13 carries for 61 yards. With 61 rushing yards, Gore passed Jerome Bettis (13,662) for the sixth most and LaDainian Tomlinson (13,684) for the fifth most rushing yards in NFL history.
• In Week 14 at Buffalo, he tallied 36 carries for 130 yards and added one reception for 10 yards. Gore's 36 rushing attempts set a new single-game career high and tied for the third-most attempts by a Colts running back in franchise history. His 130 rushing yards are his most in a game dating back to Dec. 28, 2014 against Arizona. The total is also the most for a Colts running back since Dec. 18, 2011 when Donald Brown finished with 161 against Tennessee.
• In Week 15 vs. Denver, he tallied 10 carries for 31 yards and added three receptions for 37 yards. With 68 total yards, Gore became the second player in NFL history with 12 consecutive seasons of 1,000-plus yards from scrimmage, one behind Emmitt Smith's NFL record of 13 consecutive years (1990-2002).
• In Week 17 vs. Houston, he tallied 24 carries for 100 yards and added three receptions for 11 yards. With 100 rushing yards, Gore passed O.J. Simpson (42) for the 16th-most 100-yard games in NFL history. Gore, who also became the fifth player in NFL history to reach 14,000 career rushing yards in the game, had 111 yards from scrimmage against the Texans, reaching 1,200 yards from scrimmage in his 12th consecutive season, extending his NFL record. He also passed Marcus Allen (17,654) for the seventh-most yards from scrimmage in NFL history.
• In Week 3 vs. Cleveland, he caught seven passes for 153 yards and one touchdown. With 153 receiving yards, Hilton passed Lenny Moore (6,039) for the fourth most receiving yards in franchise history. The 100-yard receiving performance was the 25th of his career, which ranks third in franchise history. Hilton topped 145 receiving yards in the first half, which is the third-highest total in franchise history for a first half. He holds the first half record when he recorded 156 yards on Oct. 9, 2014.
• In Week 12 vs. Tennessee, he caught two passes for 15 yards and passed Bill Brooks (411) for the fifth most receptions in franchise history.
• In Week 16 at Baltimore, he led both teams in receiving with six catches for 100 yards. With his 16-yard reception in the fourth quarter, Hilton passed Dallas Clark for the fourth-most receptions in franchise history. The 100-yard receiving performance was the 28th of his career, which ranks third in franchise history.
• In Week 1 at the Los Angeles Rams, he converted a 20-yard field goal in the first quarter and tied Morten Andersen (176) for the most field goals made from 20-29 yards in NFL history. The kick also marked his 42nd different stadium having converted at least one field goal. The game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum was the first of his career at the venue.
• In Week 2 vs. Arizona, he converted two field goals and one PAT for seven points. Vinatieri gave the Colts a 10-0 lead with his 46-yard field goal at the 1:27 mark in the first quarter. He added his second conversion from 29 yards in the fourth quarter to give the team a 13-3 lead. On the kick, he passed Morten Andersen (176) for the most field goals made from 20-29 yards in NFL history.
• In Week 3 vs. Cleveland, he converted one field goal and four PATs for seven points. With the victory, Vinatieri passed Gary Anderson (201) for the second-most career regular season wins in NFL history. George Blanda holds the league record for regular season wins with 209. Vinatieri currently holds the NFL record for the most regular season and postseason wins combined with 225.
• In Week 4 at Seattle, he converted one field goal and one PAT for four points against the Seahawks. After converting his second quarter PAT, Vinatieri has tallied at least one point in 46 different stadiums. The contest at CenturyLink Field was his first career game in Seattle.
• In Week 5 vs. San Francisco, he converted 4-of-4 field goals and two PATs for 14 points. Vinatieri tied Jason Hanson (327) for the fifth-most regular season games played in NFL history. He split the uprights on a 51-yard field goal attempt in overtime to seal the Colts win. It was his 27th career game-winning kick and his 10th career game-winning field goal in overtime (most in NFL history). On the field goal, Vinatieri moved into second place all-time in NFL history in field goals made with 539. With four attempts, he also tied George Blanda (639) for the third most in NFL history. Vinatieri gave the Colts a 3-0 lead with his 52-yard field goal on the team's opening possession of the game. On the kick, he became the third player in NFL history to accumulate 2,400-plus points (Morten Andersen, 2,544 and Gary Anderson 2,434). Vinatieri converted two field goals of 50-plus yards in a single game for the third time in his career (2013 at San Diego and 2016 vs. Chicago).
• In Week 6 at Tennessee, he converted 3-of-3 field goals and one PAT for 10 points. Vinatieri passed Jason Hanson (327) for the fifth-most regular season games played in NFL history. He tied the game at 3-3 with his 36-yard field goal at the 6:45 mark of the first quarter. With the kick, Vinatieri passed George Blanda (639) for the third most field goal attempts in NFL history.
• In Week 9 at Houston, he converted 2-of-2 field goals and two PATs for eight points against the Texans. With his extra point conversion on the team's first touchdown of the game, Vinatieri passed Gary Anderson (2,434) for the second-most points scored in NFL history.
• In Week 16 at Baltimore, he converted 3-of-5 field goals and one PAT for 10 points against the Ravens. With 10 points, Vinatieri reached 100 points for the season to extend his NFL record to 20 seasons with 100-plus points.
• In Week 17 vs. Houston, Vinatieri converted 2-of-2 field goals and two PATs for eight points. With his 54-yard field goal in the fourth quarter, Vinatieri tied Jason Elam (39) for the seventh-most made field goals from 50-plus yards in NFL history.


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15. Loving - "The Not Real Lake"
16. Mellow Fellow & Clairo - "How Was Your Day?"
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Pope Francis opens St Peter's Holy Door to launch jubilee
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Pope Francis opens St Peter's Holy Door to launch jubilee.
What's what, and what you need to know:
Pope Francis pushed opened the huge bronze Holy Door of St Peter's Basilica on the 8th of December, in Rome to launch the Catholic Church's "Year of Mercy".
Tens of thousands attended a Mass in St Peter's Square for the start of the Pope's "revolution of tenderness".
During the jubilee celebrations, one of the most important events in the Roman Catholic Church, pilgrims travel to Rome and religious sites around the world.
At the end of the Mass, Francis opened the basilica's Holy Door. He said that by passing through it, Catholics should take on the role of the Good Samaritan.
It is the first time the Holy Door has been opened since the Great Jubilee in the 2000 called for by St John Paul II. It has been bricked up since then.
Jubilee Years:
Jubilee years are rooted in the Old Testament tradition of freeing slaves and prisoners once every 50 years, a concept that died out within Judaism but was taken up by Pope Boniface VIII for the Catholic Church in 1300. Pilgrimages to Rome were at the heart of the original jubilee years, and attracted hundreds of thousands of pilgrims to the city.
The last Jubilee was called by St John Paul II to mark the millennium, and this Holy Year of Mercy starts on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on 8 December 2015 and will end on the Feast of Christ the King on 20 November 2016.
Announcing the extraordinary jubilee in March, the Pope said the Holy Door was a "Door of Mercy, through which anyone who enters will experience the love of God who consoles, pardons and instils hope".
For the first time, he has instructed churches and cathedrals to take part in the tradition of the Holy Door, to help Catholics mark the jubilee at home rather than coming to Rome.
Pope Francis has long signalled his wish to change the Church's approach from condemnation of wrongdoing to a Church that is more forgiving and understanding. This extraordinary jubilee year is seen as a practical way of giving expression to that wish.
Appropriately for the weeks of Advent leading up to Christmas, carpenters and other tradespeople have been kept busy in the run-up to the Jubilee Holy Year of Mercy, installing or ensuring that the Holy Doors, due to be opened at Roman Catholic cathedrals and churches across the world, are safe and functioning.
Announcing the extraordinary jubilee this March, the Pope said: "The greater the sin, the greater the love the Church must express," writing that the Holy Door is a "Door of Mercy, through which anyone who enters will experience the love of God who consoles, pardons and instils hope."
He has, in effect, already begun the jubilee by opening the Holy Door of the Cathedral in Bangui, capital of the Central African Republic, during his recent trip to Africa.
Stay tuned to Italy's Best for more updates.
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Gareth Roberts speaks to Kenny Saunders, the man behind the Save Grassroots Footy campaign and a series of petitions calling for a levy on Premier League TV cash.
That there are issues with grassroots football, the standard of pitches across the country, and a worrying shortfall of funding to remedy the problems is not really up for debate. Even The FA's own research suggested that only one in three pitches at grassroots were "adequate" and that same research revealed one in six matches were called off due to pitch quality.
What is up for debate, with the question remaining largely unanswered, is what is to be done about it. The subject was recently debated at Westminster following the collapse of the sale of Wembley Stadium – a move that was set to generate millions for football lower down the leagues and away from the professional game.
Meanwhile, Kenny Saunders continues to plug away with a campaign to bring more of the money washing around the top of the game trickling down to the bottom.
In the latest episode of Football Insiders, Kenny explains how the 'Save Grassroots Footy' campaign began, talking about his own career in the game, his experiences of managing grassroots teams and the highs and lows of his long-standing campaign.
Grassroots Football: It's Good To Talk, But What Next?


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Every Reformed Systematic Theology Online in English
(In Chronological Order)
Every Reformed Systematic Theology Online in English by Author
Reformed Systematic Theologies in Latin (All the book titles are in English, as well as many of the tables of contents)
Reformed Baptist Systematic Theologies
Order of Contents
1500's (23+) 1700's (21+) 1900's (23)
Luther a Brakel The Fundamentals
Melancthon Howe ed. Kidd, B.J.
Zwingli Willard Clark, D.
Hamilton Witsius Warfield, B.B.
Farel Beveridge Webb, R.
Bucer Gastrell Boettner, L.
a Lasco Halyburton Lecerf, A.
Calvin Edwards, John Kersten, G.H.
Viret Vanderkemp Berkouwer, G.C.
Bullinger Doutrin Berkhof, L.
Musculus Pictet ed. Henry, C.
Vermigli Wishart Buswell
Beza Hellenbroek Kuiper, R.B.
Becon Boston Packer, J.I.
Bunny Ridgley Hoeksema
Bres Crawford Murray, J.
Marbeck Wyttenbach Henry, C.
Olevian Doddridge Boice, J.M.
Gifford Erskine, R. Muller, R.
Prime Edwards, Jonathan Finlayson, R.A.
Finch De Ronde Reformed Reader
11 Confessions Riccaltoun Smith, M.
Zanchi de Moore Bahnsen, G.
Ursinus Comrie Sproul, R.C.
Geneva Brown, of Haddington Reymond, R.
Bastingius Venema
Virel Hopkins
Rollock Witherspoon
1600's (50+) 1800's (27) 2000+ (10)
. Mather Rushdoony
Perkins Smith, S. Cheung, V.
Bucanus Dwight Van Genderen
Cartwright Alexander, A.A. Kelly, D.
Keckermann Hill Gamble, R.
Polanus Smith Horton, M.
Trelcatius Dick Beeke, J.
Parr Belfrage Bray, G.
Rogers Chalmers Frame, J.
Baynes Bogue Beeke & Smalley
Yates Woods Letham, R.
Mayer Wardlaw
Ames Pres. of Nova Scotia
Robinson Hodge, A.A.
Downame Cunningham
Polyander Heppe
Andrewes Hodge, C.
Wolleb Breckinridge
Ball van Oosterzee
Kellet Thornwell
Stoughton Dabney
Bernard Plumer
Macovius Smith, H.B.
Ussher Shedd
Roberts Girardeau
Fisher Schaff
Collier Orr
Fenner Denny
Binning Vos, G.
Lyford Bavinck
Dury Macpherson
Leigh Kuyper, A.
van Mastricht
Jeanes
Arrowsmith
Voetius
Gouge
Polhill
Turretin
Puritan Sermons
This page intends to be a reasonably comprehensive collection of the major reformed systematic theologies in English since the Reformation that are online. If this collection of 125+ authors is a bit over-whelming for your tastes, see some of our recommendations on what systematic theologies to start with on our Systematic Theology page.
Amongst many other things this collection is valuable for, if you are interested in a particular doctrine of the Christian faith (the call of the gospel, the divine attributes, eschatology, etc), this page allows you to see what various theologians through history have said about it by looking in the appropriate place in their systematic works.
Sometimes works that are of a systematic nature, though they would not narrowly be called systematic theologies, have been included in this collection. Where an author has written on most doctrines of the Christian faith in separate works, those works have attempted to be included as well. This page does not pretend to be exhaustive of the works written in the last several decades. A few of the authors below (usually noted) are not recommended. They are included for historical and comparative interest. If you are unfamiliar with some of the authors, most of them can be found on Wiki.
For additional works to consult, see also some of the numerous lengthy (50-200 page) creeds in James Dennison's Reformed Confessions of the 16th and 17th Centuries, 4 vols. Buy some of which are virtually systematic theologies. Here is the table of contents to the 4 volumes.
Other works that broadly fall in the systematic category are commentaries on confessions and catechisms. See All of the Commentaries on the Westminster Confession of Faith, on the Shorter Catechism, on the Larger Catechism, and on the Confession and Catechisms. Some others (mainly before the 1700's) have been included on this page as well, though we hope to collect more on other catechisms in the future. Historical theologies also often cover most of the gamut of theology, such as Cunningham, Shedd, Berkhof, etc. Only a few have been included here.
Sometimes additional copies of these works can be found on PRDL & EEBO. 'PoD' means Print on Demand, which books are of a lower quality. If you would like to suggest works to be added to this page, please contact us through Suggest Improvements.
95 Theses 1517
The Bondage of the Will Buy 1525 trans. Henry Cole. Various translations are available, the modern one by Johnston and Packer is the best.
This is not a complete systematic theology; it only covers soteriology, but it is his most systematic work. Contrary to later Lutheranism (influenced by Melancthon), Luther was very calvinistic, as is demonstrated here.
Melanchthon, Philip
Theological Common Places Buy 1521
Though Melanchthon was a Lutheran, his production was the first systematic theology of the Reformation, and as it was very influential on reformed systematic theologies following shortly thereafter, so it is placed here.
'…the first Protestant dogmatics, as it is sometimes called, represents the work of a young man writing at the very beginning of the Lutheran Reformation.' – W. Pauck
ed. Jackson, Samuel – Ulrich Zwingli: Early Writings Buy (Wipf & Stock, 2000)
ed. Pipkin, H. & E. Furcha – Huldrych Zwingli: Writings, 2 vols. Buy (Pickwick, 1984)
Commentary on True and False Religion Buy 1525
'In 29 chapters Zwingli discusses all of the principal topics of Christian theology. The result is the most significant dogmatic work which Zwingli ever wrote and the most important systematic statement of Reformed theology before Calvin's Institutes.'
67 Articles Buy
Brief Christian Instruction, in Reformed Confessions of the 16th and 17th Centuries, ed. Dennison Buy vol. 1, pp. 9-39
An Account of the Faith of Ulrich Zwingli submitted to the German Emperor at the Diet of Augsburg, in Zwingli on Providence and other Essays, pp. 33-61 Buy
A Short and Clear Exposition of the Christian Faith, in Zwingli on Providence and other Essays, pp. 235-293 Buy
Hamilton, Patrick 1504-1528
Diverse Fruitful Gatherings of Scripture and Declaring of Faith and Works of the Law
Hamilton was a proto-reformer and martyr in Scotland. See Wiki.
A Most Excellent and Fruitful Treatise, called Patrick's Places concerning the Doctrine of Faith, and the Doctrine of the Law: which being known, you have the pith of all divinity. With a brief collection or exposition of a sum of St. Paul's doctrine touching Justification by Faith, in Jesus Christ: which is the only mark to shoot at, and the only means to obtain salvation 1598
Farel, William – Summary and Brief Declaration of those points very necessary for each Christian Buy 1529
Bucer, Martin
Common Places Buy reprinted 1972 520 pp.
Of the Reign of Christ Buy d. 1551 Note that the edition in English available for purchase is not complete. See its table of contents in the 'Look Inside' preview.
a Lasco, John – A Compendium of Doctrine of the One True Church of God and Christ: the London Confession, in Reformed Confessions of the 16th and 17th Centuries, ed. Dennison Buy vol. 1, pp. 551-583
Institutes of the Christian Religion, vols. 1, 2, 3 Buy 1559 translated by Henry Beveridge. Table of Contents Other translations are available.
Calvin on Secret Providence
Viret, Pierre
The First Part of the Christian Instruction, and general sum of the doctrine, contained in the holy Scriptures wherein the principal points of the religion are familiarly handled by dialogues ToC 1565
Viret (1511-1571) was a Swiss reformed theologian, reformer and professor of theology at Lausanne.
A Christian Instruction, containing the law and the Gospel. Also a summary of the principal points of the Christian faith and religion, and of the abuses and errors contrary to the same. Done in certain dialogues ToC 1573
Bullinger, Heinrich
The Decades Buy
1st & 2nd Decades Word of God, Faith, Apostle's Creed, Law, Commandments 1-7
3rd Decade Commandments 8-10, Ceremonial & Judicial Laws, Good Works, Sin
4th Decade Gospel, Repentance, Trinity, Providence, Prayer, Christ & Offices, Angels & Soul of Man
5th Decade Church, Ministry, Prayer, Sacraments, Various
A 'decade' of sermons is 10 sermons. Bullinger compassed the whole of the Christian faith in 50 sermons.
Questions of Religion Cast Abroad in Helvetia [Switzerland] by the Adversaries of the Same, and Answered by H. Bullinger of Zurich, Reduced into 17 Common Places translated into English in 1572
Musculus, Wolfgang – Common Places of the Christian Religion 1560 Table of Contents Extended Table of Contents See also the 1578 edition
A common place was a common subject that was often taken up in discussing the Christian Religion.
Vermigli, Peter Martyr d. 1562
The Common Places of Vermigli, vol. 1 (parts 1-3), 2 (part 4) 1576/1583
The Table of Contents to this important work, with an Introduction, has recently been made available in a contemporary edition. Read it and wet your taste for more!
A Brief and Most Excellent Exposition, of the 12 Articles of our Faith, commonly called the Apostles' Creed: wherein as well plainly, for the capacity of the simple, as pithily for the satisfying of the learned, are handled the principal points of Christian Religion 1578 on EEBO
Predestination and Justification Buy
Dialogue on the Two Natures in Christ Buy
On the Relation of Philosophy to Theology Buy
The Oxford Treatise and Disputation on the Eucharist Buy
Beza, Theodore
A Brief and Pithy Sum of the Christian Faith made in form of a confession Buy 1562
A book of Christian questions and answers Wherein are set forth the chief points of the Christian Religion ToC 1574
The Treasure of Truth touching the groundwork of man's salvation, and chiefest points of Christian Religion in 38 short aphorisms 1576
A Brief Declaration of the Chief Points of Christian Religion set forth in a table 1579
'An Excellent Treatise of comforting such, as are troubled about their Predestination, Taken out of the Second Answer of Mr. Beza to D. Andreas, in the Act of their Colloquie at Mompelgart, etc.' 4 pp. appended to William Perkins, A golden chaine: or The description of theologie containing the order of the causes of saluation and damnation, according to Gods word. A view whereof is to be seene in the table annexed. Hereunto is adioyned the order which M. Theodore Beza vsed in comforting afflicted consciences. (Cambridge, 1600)
Beza on the Trinity, 21 Theses, Part 1 (#1–15) also entitled: 'Theses or Axioms on the Trinity of Persons and their Unity of Essence as Derived from Theodore Beza's Lectures', from Tractationes Theologicae Bezae, Volumen I (Geneva: Jean Crespin, 1570), 651. In Ordained Servant Online, OPC
Becon, Thomas
The Common Places of Holy Scripture †1567 63 pp. in Prayers and Other Pieces by Thomas Becon, Parker Society
Certain Articles of Christian Religion Proved and Confirmed 87 pp. in Prayers and Other Pieces by Thomas Becon, Parker Society
The Principles of Christian Religion 50 pp. in The Catechism of Thomas Becon with other Pieces, Parker Society
Bunny, Edmund – The Whole Sum of Christian Religion, Given Forth by Two Several Methods or Forms… (London, 1576)
Bunny (1540–1619) was an English Calvinistic divine who also published an abridgment of Calvin's Institutes.
Brès, Guy de – The Staff of Christian Faith profitable to all Christians, for to arm themselves against the enemies of the Gospel: and also for to know the antiquity of our holy faith, and of the true Church. Gathered out of the works of the ancient doctors of the church, and of the councils... ToC 1577
Bres (1522-1567) was a Walloon pastor, Protestant reformer and theologian, a student of Calvin and Beza in Geneva.
Marbeck, John – A Book of Notes and Common Places with their expositions, collected and gathered out of the works of divers singular writers and brought alphabetically into order 1581
Olevian, Caspar
An Exposition of the Apostle's Creed Buy 1581
A Firm Foundation: an Aid to Interpreting the Heidelberg Catechism Buy
Gifford, George – A Catechism Containing the Sum of Christian Religion, giving a most excellent light to all those that seek to enter the pathway to salvation ToC 1583 140 pp.
Prime, John – A Fruitful and Brief Discourse in Two Books: the one of nature, the other of grace with convenient answer to the enemies of grace, upon incident occasions offered by the late Rhemish notes in their new translation of the new Testament, and others ToC 1583
Prime (c.1549-1596) was reformed.
Finch, Henry – The Sacred Doctrine of Divinity Gathered out of the Word of God, Together with an Explication of the Lord's Prayer 1589 57 pp.
ed. Jean-Francois Salvard, Theodore Beza, Lambert Daneau, Antoine de la Roche Chandieu & Simon Goulart – The Harmony of Protestant Confessions Table of Contents Latin 1581 700 pp.
In 1581, the first Harmony of Protestant Reformed Confessions of Faith was published in Geneva. It was the result of a collaboration between the Huguenot ministers listed above.
They published it in response to the publication of the Lutheran Book of Concord in 1580. It included a comparison of eleven Reformed confessions and the Lutheran Augsburg Confession. In 1842, it was translated into English, reorganized and enlarged by Peter Hall.
Zanchi, Girolamo 1516-1590
Confession of the Christian Religion, 2 vols ToC Buy 1586 Significant selections from this work are online here.
Ursinus, Zacharias
Commentary on the Heidelberg Catechism Buy d. 1583, 1591, translated by George W. Williard Table of Contents
A Collection of Certain Learned Discourses, written by… Ursine… for explication of divers difficult points laid down by that author in his catechism 1600
Students of Geneva – Propositions and Principles of Divinity, part 1 (God, Trinity, Attributes, Providence, Creation, Angels), part 2 (Man, Soul, Free-Will, Sin) Here is the entire table of contents.
These were disputations held under the presiding of professors Theodore Beza and Anthony Faius. Only the first 18 of 81 chapters are online.
Bastingius, Jeremias – An Exposition Or Commentary Upon the Catechism of Christian Religion which is Taught in the Schools and Churches Both of the Low Countries & of the Dominions of the County Palatine (Cambridge, ca. 1591)
Virel, Matthew – A Learned and Excellent Treatise Containing all the Principal Grounds of Christian Religion ToC 1594
Rollock, Robert d. 1599
A Treatise of Effectual Calling Buy 243 pp.
Rollock was perhaps the most important early formulator of covenant theology in Scotland, principally due to this work. A look at the table of contents will show that he covers many of the topics of systematic theology. His main argumentative opponent is Romanism.
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Perkins, William, d. 1602
An Exposition of the Symbol, or Apostles' Creed 1595
Cases of Conscience, Book 2 in Works, vol. 2 (of 3)
The Whole Duty of Man, containing a Practical Table of the Ten Commandments 1674
A Golden Chain Buy
An Abridgement of the Whole Body of Divinity 1654 by Thomas Nicols, being extracts from Perkins' writings (by Nicols) laid out in systematic form
Bucanus, William – Institutions of Christian Religion Framed out of God's Word, and the writings of the best divines, methodically handled by questions and answers, fit for all such as desire to know, or practice the Will of God ToC 1st ed. 1602
Bucan (d. 1603) was a professor of divinity at the University of Lausanne, Switzerland.
Cartwright, Thomas
Christian Religion: Substantially, Methodically, Plainly and profitably Treatised ToC 1611 d. 1603
A Treatise of Christian Religion, or, the Whole Body and Substance of Divninty ToC 1616
Keckermann, Bartholomaeus – A Godly and Devout Treatise, teaching with what due preparation we ought to come to the Holy Communion, which is indeed an Abridgement of the System of Divinity, and may serve for a Catechism of Christianity d. 1608 168 pp. in Heavenly knowledge: A Manuduction to Theology
Polanus, Amandus
Substance of Christian Religion Soundly set forth in two Books, by Definitions and Partitions… Buy ToC
This was a precursor to the following longer work below. This work was translated into English in 1595 and is available by way of fascimile.
A Treatise of Amandus Polanus, concerning God's eternal predestination ToC 1599
A System of Christian Theology, 10 vols. d. 1610 Here is the lengthy Table of Contents in English.
This work is coming available in English on the Bible software Logos, and is currently in the pre-order stage Buy The very reasonable price of $100 is well worth it. For an overview of this important work, see Max Deal's The Meaning and Method of Systematic Theology in Amandus Polanus.
Trelcatius, Jr., Lucas – A Brief Institution of the Common Places of Sacred Divinity, Wherein, the truth of every place is proved, and the sophisms of Bellarmine are reproved ToC 1610 2nd ed. 595 pp.
Trelcatius Jr. (1573-1607) was a professor of theology at Leiden. Robert Bellarmine was a prominent Roman Catholic apologist.
Parr, Elnathan – The Grounds of Divinity Plainly Discovering the Mysteries of Christian Religion, propounded familiarly in diverse questions and answers: substantially proved by scriptures; expounded faithfully, according to the writings of the best divines, and evidently applyed by profitable uses, for the help and benefit of the unlearned which desire knowledge. To the which is prefixed a very profitable treatise, containing an exhortation to the study of the Word, with singular directions for the hearing and reading of the same. ToC 1614
Rogers, Thomas – An Exposition of the 39 Articles
Rogers (1553-1616) was an Anglican clergyman and, unfortunately, an early opponent of Nicholas Bownde in the Sabbatarian controversy. Augustus Toplady praised Rogers' Exposition.
Baynes, Paul – A Help to True Happiness. Or a Brief and Learned Exposition of the main and fundamental points of Christian Religion ToC 1618
Yates, John – A Model of Divinity, Catechistically Composed, wherein is Delivered the Matter and Method of Religion, according to the Creed, Ten Commandments, Lord's Prayer, and the Sacraments ToC 1622
Yates (†1657) was a reformed, English minister in St Andrews in Norwich.
Mayer, John – The English Catechism Explained 1623 680 pp.
Mayer was English and reformed. He was perhaps best known for his commentary on the entire Bible.
Ames, William
The Marrow of Sacred Divinity Buy 1623
The Substance of Christian Religion: Or, A Plain and Easy Draught of the Christian Catechism in 52 Lectures PoD 1659
Robinson, John
New Essays, or Observations Divine and Moral in Works, vol. 1
Robinson (1576–1625) was a pilgrim father, a separatist and reformed in his soteriology.
A Defence of the Doctrine Propounded by the Synod at Dort in Works, vol. 1
A Survey of the Confession of Faith Published in Certain Conclusions by the Remainders of Mr. Smyth's Company Table of Contents in Of Religious Communion, Private and Public in Works, vol. 3
A Catechism 11 pp. in Works, vol. 3
Downame, John – The Sum of Sacred Divinity Briefly and Methodically Propounded: More Largely and Clearly Handled and Explained ToC 1625
Polyander, Rivet, Walaeus, Thysius – Synopsis of a Purer Theology Buy 1625
This standard and very influential Dutch textbook of systematic theology was compiled from the lectures of the four professors and their students. The ebook is much cheaper than the print edition.
For an introduction, and an English translation of the preface by Herman Bavinck to the 1800's edition, see Henk van den Belt & Mathilde de Vries-van Uden, 'Herman Bavinck's Preface to the Synopsis Purioris Theologiae' in Bavinck Review 8 (2017): 101–114.
Andrewes, Lancelot – A Pattern of Catechistical doctrine, and other minor works PoD 1626
Andrewes (1555-1626) was a reformed Anglican.
Wolleb, Johannes – Abridgment of Christian Divinity Buy 1626
This work has been translated in 'Reformed Dogmatics: Seventeenth-Century Reformed Theology', ed. John Beardslee
Ball, John
A Short Treatise containing all the Principal Grounds of Christian Religion, by way of questions and answers, very profitable for all sorts of men, but especially for householders, whereunto are added several questions by the reverend author's own pen to clear the exposition 1631 380 pp.
A Treatise of the Covenant of Grace 1645 380 pp.
Kellet, Edward – Miscellanies of Divinity divided into three books, wherein is explained at large the estate of the soul in her origination, separation, particular judgement, and conduct to eternal bliss or torment ToC 1635
Kellet (1583-1641).
Cradock, Samuel – Knowledge and Practice: Or a Plain Discourse of the Chief Things Necessary in Order to be Known, Believed and Practised in Order to Salvation. Useful for Private Families 1659/73
Cradock (c.1620-1706) was a reformed, non-conformist tutor in England.
"One of the best systems of divinity which a plain man can read." – David Bogue
Stoughton, John
A Form of Wholesome Words, or, An Introduction to the Body of Divinity in Three Sermons on 2 Tim. 1:13 1640
Stoughton (1593-1639) was a reformed English minister.
A Learned Treatise in Three Parts: 1. The Definition, 2. The Distribution of Divinity, 3. The Happiness of Man; as it was scholastically handled ToC 1640
The Heavenly Conversation and the Natural Man's condition, in Two Treatises 1640
Bernard, Richard
The Bible's Abstract and Epitome, the Capital Heads, Examples, Sentences, and Precepts of all the Principal Matters in Theology: Collected Together for the most part alphabetically, with the doctrine and uses compendiously explained of all the chief points therein contained, taken out of the best modern divines ToC 1642
Expositions of Catechisms
The Common Catechism with a Commentary thereupon, by Questions and Answers, following the very words, as they lie in their order without alteration ToC 1630
A Double Catechism, one more large, Following the Order of the Common Authorized Catechism, and an Exposition Thereof ToC 1607
Good Christian look to thy Creed, for a True Trial of an Holy Profession, and of the Truth of Religion, from all crooked bypaths ToC 1630
Joshua's Godly Resolution in Conference with Caleb, Touching Household Government for Well Ordering a Family with a Twofold Catechism for instruction of youth; the first short, for the weaker sort, set forth in six principal points; the latter large for other of greater growth, and follows the order of the Common Authorized Catechism, and is an Explanation thereof ToC 1612
Maccovius, John – Scholastic Discourse: The Distinctions & Rules of Theology & Philosophy Buy 1644
Maccovius was a supralapsarian Polish theologian.
These distinctions and rules are laid out in systematic form, in 23 chapters.
A Body of Divinity, or the Sum and Substance of the Christian Religion Buy 1645
A Discourse of the Religion Anciently Professed by the Irish and British 1631 in Works, vol. 4
Articles of Religion Agreed Upon by the Archbishops and Bishops and the Rest of the Clergy of Ireland 1615 in Works, vol. 1
An Answer to a Challenge Made by a Jesuit in Ireland wherein the Judgment of Antiquity in the Points Questioned is Truly Delivered and the Novelty of the Now Romish Doctrine Plainly Discovered in Works, vol. 3
The Principles of Christian Religion 20 pp. in Works, vol. 11
The Method of the Doctrine of Christian Religion 25 pp. in Works, vol. 11
Roberts, Francis – A Synopsis of Theology, or Divinity Buy 1645 10 pp.
Fisher, Edward – The Marrow of Modern Divinity Buy 1645
This work became popular in the Scotland in the early 1700's (and since) at its republication by the influence of Thomas Boston. It covers covenant theology, the Law, soteriology, sanctification and practical living, and so hits many or most of the topics of systematic theology.
Collier, Thomas – The Marrow of Christianity, or, a Spiritual discovery of some principles of truth meet to be known of all the saints: represented in ten sections ToC 1650
Collier (fl.1647-1691). John Saltmarsh, an Antinomian, wrote a commendatory letter to the reader in this volume, saying that he was glad to read "that no difference of outward administration, or Ordinances, should divide Christians that are baptized into one Spirit; which truth I did much rejoice to see from his pen…"
Fenner, William – The Spiritual Man's Directory. Guiding a Christian in the Path that leads to true Blessedness in his three main Duties towards God: How To Believe, To Obey, and to Pray, Unfolding the Creed, 10 Commandments and the Lords Prayer PoD 1651
Binning, Hugh – Works Buy 1653
The first book in his works specifically, 'The Common Principles of the Christian Religion', treats of much of Christian theology in 25 sermons.
Lyford, William – The Instructed Christian, or the Plain Man's Senses Exercised to Discern Both Good and Evil, being a discovery of the Errors, Heresies, and Blasphemies of these Times, and the Toleration of them… †1653 350 pp.
Dury, John – A Summary Platform of the Heads of a Body of Practical Divinity 1654, 12 pages, with a letter from Archbishop James Ussher recommending that such a body of practical divinity be written
John Dury (1596-1680) grew up with connections to the heads of state, and was advised by an eminent chaplain that to reconcile the divisions of the protestant churches would be the greatest work of peacemaking (Matt 5:9) that one could do. Dury subsequently devoted his entire adult life's work to this end, with indefatigable journeys, letter writing and conferencing among the leading church figures of the day. The titles of his many writings also bear out this purpose.
This particular work is the first part of a brief summary outline of practical scriptural living and ethics, intended as an ecumenical effort to unite churches abroad. Previous to this work, a letter was written by William Gouge, Obadiah Sedgwick and others to James Ussher asking him to lead a joint project to write such a body of divinity. Ussher was favorable to the project but it was interrupted by the English Civil War. Other signers to this effort included: John Downame, George Walker, Adoniram Byfield, Sidrach Simpson, Richard Culverwell, George Hughes and Joseph Symonds. Dury ended up writing the desired outline of practical divinity. HT: Andrew Myers.
Leigh, Edward
A System or Body of Divinity 1654
A Treatise of the Divine Promises in Five Books: in the First, a general description of their nature, kinds, excellency, right use, properties, and the persons to whom they belong; in the Four last, a declaration of the Covenant itself 1641
Norton, John
A Brief and Excellent Treatise Containing the Doctrine of Godliness, or Living unto God: Wherein the Body of Divinity is substantially proposed, and methodically digested, by way of question and answer ToC 1648
The Orthodox Evangelist, or a Treatise wherein many great Evangelical Truths are Briefly Discussed, Cleared and Confirmed 1654 The table of contents is on p. 356 with a subject index following
Norton (1606-1663) was a New England puritan who wrote the biography of John Cotton.
van Mastricht, Peter – Theoretical-Practical Theology 1655
The is systematic of the German born, Dutch professor of theology after the Voetius tradition is currently being translated from the Latin and Dutch into English by the Dutch Reformed Translation Society.
Jeanes, Henry
A Mixture of Scholastical Divinity, with Practical: in several tractates: wherein some of the most difficult knots in divinity are untied, many dark places of Scripture cleared, sundry heresies, and errors, refuted ToC 1656
Jeanes (1611-1662) was a puritan.
A Second Part of The Mixture of Scholastical Divinity, with Practical, in several Tractates 1660
Arrowsmith, John – A Chain of Principles PoD 1659
Clarke, Samuel – Medulla Theologiae, or the Marrow of Divinity contained in Sundry Questions and Cases of Conscience, both Speculative and Practical, the Greatest Part of them Collected out of the Works of our Most Judicious, Experienced and Orthodox English Divines 1659
This Samuel Clarke (1599-1682) was reformed, puritan in the Church of England and a writer of ecclesiastical biographies. He is to be distinguished from the Bible Annotator Samuel Clarke (1626–1701), who was a non-conformist and had Baxterian influences.
Lawson, George – Theo-Politica, or, a Body of Divinity containing the Rules of the Special Government of God, according to which, He orders the immortal and intellectual creatures, angels, and men, to their final and eternal estate: being a method of those saving truths which are contained in the Canon of the Holy Scripture, and abridged in those words of our Savior Jesus Christ, which were the ground and foundation of those apostolical creeds and forms of confessions, related by the ancients, and, in particular, by Irenæus, and Tertullian Buy 1659
Pearson, John – An Exposition of the [Apostles'] Creed 1st ed. 1659 690 pp. See also an analysis, or outline, of this work by W.H. Mill
Pearson (1613–1686) This exposition of the Apostle's Creed was the most widely used Anglican body of divinity in the post-Restoration (1660) Church of England. Pearson was somewhat reformed.
Dickson, David – Truth's Victory Over Error: or the True Principles of the Christian Religion Buy 1662, being the first positive commentary on the Westminster Confession. It is polemical in nature.
Stone, Samuel d. 1663
The Whole Body of Divinity in a Catechetical Way Handled (Hartford, CT: probably sometimes between 1647-1663) 950 pp. as transcribed by Samuel Willard
Stone was a New England puritan. This was the first comprehensive theology produced in the American colonies. See the Congregational Library & Archives for more background.
Samuel Stone's Catechism: reissued with an Introductory Sketch, from the original edition printed in 1684 ([Hartford, Conn.], 1899) There is a lengthy introduction; the catechism starts here and is only 12 pages.
Voetius, Gisbert – Politica Ecclesiastica, 4 vols. 1663
A portion of this work, 'Concerning Practical Theology,' has been translated in John Beardslee's 'Reformed Dogmatics: Seventeenth-Century Reformed Theology' Buy
Ambrose, Isaac d. 1664
Looking unto Jesus, as carrying on the great work of man's salvation, or A view of the everlasting Gospel Buy Table of Contents
The First, Middle and Last Things Buy Pod
The first things are regeneration and the beginning of the godly life. The middle things are secret, private and pubic ordinances for sanctification. The last things are meditations on life, death, judgment, hell, the sufferings of Christ and heaven.
Gouge, Thomas – The Principles of Religion Explained to the Capacity of the Meanest, with Practical Applications to Each Head 1668 128 pp. †1681
Baxter, Richard
Aphorisms of Justification, with their Explication Annexed wherein also is opened the nature of the covenants, satisfaction, righteousnesse, faith, works, etc. 1655 333 pp.
This was Baxter's first printed book, and his most controversial book. Here he lays out his erroneous theological articulation of Justification and related themes, which earned his paradigm the name, 'Baxterianism' and 'Neo-nomianism' (which means, 'New-Law'). Baxter went on to further qualify much in this book in later writings, but continued to hold to the heart of it till his death. On this work, and numerous of the works below, see William Orme's survey of his doctrinal works in Life and Writings of Baxter, ch. 2, 'Doctrinal Works' in Baxter's Practical Works, vol. 1.
Despite Baxter's serious doctrinal problems, J.I. Packer could refer to him as "The most outstanding pastor, evangelist and writer on practical and devotional themes that Puritanism produced."
Richard Baxter's Confession of his Faith, especially concerning the Interest of Repentance and Sincere Obedience to Christ in our Justification and Salvation 1655
On this, see Orme, bottom of p. 455 ff.
An End of Doctrinal Controversies which have Lately Troubled the Churches by Reconciling Explication, without much Disputing 1691 365 pp.
This is the closest thing that Baxter has to a systematic theology in English. Note his significant errors regarding Justification, the Covenant, the definition of Faith, the nature and extent of the Atonement, etc.
Catholic Theology, Plain, Pure, Peaceable, for Pacification of the Dogmatical Word-Warriors Oxf 1675 118 pp.
12 conferences, or disputations, with various opponents on all sides regarding soteriology.
The Protestant Religion Truly Stated and Justified 1692 240 pp.
Baxter corrects 52 misrepresentations of Protestantism from the accusations of Romanists.
A Christian Directory: a Sum of Practical Theology and Cases of Conscience, vols. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Buy 1673 See the table of contents.
This work, with his Latin work, Method of Christian Theology, was intended to comprise a whole body of divinity (the theological in Latin and the practical in English). This work includes four parts: (1) Christian Ethics (Private Duties), (2) Christian Economics (Family Duties), (3) Christian Ecclesiastics (Church Duties), and (4) Christian Politics (Corporate/Civic Duties). These volumes do not contain Baxter's errors on justification found in other works of his.
"The most outstanding pastor, evangelist and writer on practical and devotional themes that Puritanism produced." – J.I. Packer
Polhill, Edward 1673
See his works at PRDL. Polhill touches on many of the topics of systematic theology, including the divine attributes, the atonement, Christ, Faith, etc. He was a Hypothetical Universalist, and defends it at length.
Gale, Theophilus – Book 2 of vol. 4, 'Of Reformed Philosophy' of The Court of the Gentiles (London, 1677)
This covers the doctrine of God, Creation & Providence. Book 1 covers 'Moral Philosophy', including the doctrine of Sin.
Vincent, Thomas – An Explicatory Catechism; or, An Explanation of the Assembly's Shorter Catechism Buy d. 1678
Turretin, Francis – Institutes of Elenctic Theology, 3 vols. Buy 1679–1685 translated by James Dennison Jr.
Watson, Thomas – A Body of Practical Divinity Buy d. 1686, lectures on the Shorter Catechism
Various Puritans – Puritan Sermons: The Morning Exercises at Cripplegate, vols. 5, 6 Buy 1659-1689
This 6 volume set of puritan sermons was given over a 30 year period in the late 1600's on weekday mornings by puritan ministers near London. Vol. 5, in 28 sermons, briefly compasses the whole of the Christian Faith, though it is not online. Vol. 6 is another set of sermons against the many tenets of Romanism, which is of a similar systematic nature. Here is a table of contents to all of the volumes. The set is well worth your $180, being less than the weekly food budget of many people.
Nicholson, William – A plain, but full exposition of the catechism of the Church of England : enjoined to be learned of every child, before he be brought to be confirmed by the Bishop PoD 1678
Nicholson was a reformed Anglican.
Charnock, Stephen
vol. 1 – Providence, Existence & Attributes of God
vol. 2 – Existence & Attributes of God
vol. 3 – Regeneration, Reconciliation, Christ's Blood
vol. 4 – Knowledge of God, Unbelief, Lord's Supper
vol. 5 – Discourses
Charnock (1628-1680) intended to compile a full systematic theology via his discourses, but died after the existence and attributes of God.
Leighton, Robert – Works, vol. 4 d. 1684
Leighton (1611-84) was a reformed, evangelical and pious Scottish bishop. This volume includes his Theological Lectures, a short catechism and his expositions of the Apostle's Creed, the Lord's Prayer and the 10 Commandments.
Anonymous – Catechism made practical: the Christian instructed I. in the principles of Christian religion, positively, in the shorter [English] catechism, II. in what he is to refuse, and what to hold fast in the greatest points of controversy, III. in the practice of several duties, viz., (1) the practical improvement of the Holy Trinity, (2) baptism, (3) prayer, and (4) preparation for the Lord's Supper ToC 1688
Flavel, John – An Exposition of the Assembly's Catechism PoD 1688
Bates, William d. 1699
Works, vol. 1 out of 4 Buy
Including: A Treatise on the Existence of God, The Immortality of the Soul, The Divinity of the Christian Religion, and The Harmony of Divine Attributes in in the contrivance and accomplishment of man's redemption by the Lord Jesus Christ.
Works, vol. 3 Buy
Including: The Everlasting Rest of the Saints in Heaven; The Four Last Things: Death, Judgment, Heaven and Hell.
à Brakel, Wilhelmus – The Christian's Reasonable Service, vols. 1, 2, 3, 4 Buy 1700, translated by Bartel Elshout
Howe, John †1705
Christian Theology: Selected and Systematically Arranged ed. by Samuel Dunn 1836 522 pp.
Howe was an English dissenting minister. This is an anthology of Howe's writings put together as a systematic theology by Dunn.
"As a minister, I have derived more benefit from the works of Howe, than from those of all other divines put together. there is an astounding magnificence in his conceptions." – Rev. Robert Hall
Works, vol. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Willard, Samuel – A Complete Body of Divinity in 250 expository lectures on the assembly's Shorter Catechism Evans PoD 1726, d. 1707
Willard was a New England puritan.
Witsius, Herman
The Economy of the Covenants between God and man: Comprehending a Complete Body of Divinity, vols. 1, 2, 3 Buy d. 1708
Witsius wrote a systematic theology through the lens and outline of the covenants of God. He took a mediating position between that of Voetius and Cocceius. His exposition of the Lord's Prayer and Apostles' Creed below also cover a large gamut of theology.
Sacred Dissertations on the Lord's Prayer Buy
Sacred Dissertations on the Apostle's Creed, vols. 1, 2 Buy
Beveridge, William – Thesaurus of Theology: A complete system of divinity summed up in brief notes upon select places of the Old and New Testament, vol. 1, 2, 3 d. 1708
Beveridge was a reformed, bishop in the Church of England (this is not the same Beveridge that translated Calvin's Institutes).
Gastrell, Francis – The Christian Institutes: being a plain and impartial account of the whole faith and duty of a Christian Buy Pod 1709
Gastrell was a reformed Anglican.
Halyburton, Thomas – The Works of Thomas Halyburton Buy d. 1712
While this is not a systematic theology, the first three volumes (of four) of the modern reprint cover much of the substance of Christian theology. Halyburton was an influential Scot.
Edwards, John d. 1716
Theologia Reformata: or, The Body and Substance of the Christian Religion, comprised in distinct discourses or treatises upon the Apostles creed, the Lord's prayer, and the Ten Commandments; in two volumes. The whole adjusted to the Sacred Scriptures and the judgement of the Protestant Reformed Churches, vols. 1, 2 1713
John Edwards (1637–1716) was a reformed Anglican, the son of Thomas Edwards, who wrote the famed book 'Gangraena' in the 1640's.
The Doctrine of Faith and Justification set in a True Light, in Three parts … Being the second part of the theological treatises which are to compose a large body of Christian Divinity 1708
Vanderkemp, John – The Christian entirely the property of Christ in life and death; exhibited in fifty-three sermons on the Heidelberg Catechism, vols. 1, 2 PoD 1718
Doutrin, John – A Short Scheme of Divine Truths: wherein is Given a General Idea of Divinity Buy
Doutrin (1662-1722) was an evangelical Dutch preacher and professor at Dort. Doutrin was a prominent exponent of the Cocceian movement, and Friedrich Adolph Lampe was one of his disciples.
Pictet, Benedict – Christian Theology d. 1724
Pictet was the Swiss professor of divinity in Geneva after Turretin. He was the last to hold the orthodox faith there before the rise of the Enlightenment.
Blackwell, Sr., Thomas – Forma Sacra, or, A Sacred Platform of Natural and Revealed Religion (Boston, 1774)
Blackwell, Sr. (c.1660-1728) was a professor of theology at Aberdeen, Scotland. Blackwell was an early enlightenment thinker (not recommended).
Wishart, William – Theologia: or Discourses of God, delivered in 120 Sermons, vol. 1 (ToC), 2 (ToC) d. 1729
Wishart (1660-1729) was an influential Church of Scotland minister, professor and principal of Edinburgh University. His work is similar to Charnock's work.
Hellenbroek, Abraham – A Specimen of Divine Truths for the instruction of Youth, who prepare themselves for a confession of their Faith IA †1731 100 pp.
Boston, Thomas
A Brief Explication of the First Part of the Assembly's Shorter Catechism †1732 133 pp. in Works, vol. 7, pp. 9-142 The commentary is up through Question #38.
A Complete Body of Divinity upon the Shorter Catechism, vols. 1, 2, 3 Buy 1732
Human Nature in its Fourfold State Buy
The fourfold state of man is: (1) Upright in Eden, (2) Fallen in Adam, (3) Regenerate in Christ, (4) Glorified in heaven. A look at the table of contents will show that he hits many of the topics of systematic theology under these heads.
Ridgley, Thomas – A Body of Divinity, vols. 1, 2 Buy PoD d. 1734
These were sermons preached through the Larger Catechism.
Crawford, William – A Short Practical Catechism wherein there is an Instruction in the principal Articles of the Christian Religion 1745 186 pp.
Crawford (1676-1742) was a minister in England.
Wyttenbach, Daniel 1706-1779
Theological Theses: containing the Chief Heads of the Christian Doctrine, deduced from axioms; composed and publicly defended… in the academy at Bern 1747
Doddridge, Philip – A Course of Lectures on Pneumatology, Ethic and Divinity, part 1, part 2, Lectures on Preaching and the Ministerial Office Table of Contents d. 1751 Being 168 lectures
Erskine, Ralph – Works, vol. 10 d. 1752
This is virtually a systematic theology in poetry. Though it does not hit every topic, it does hit most. This volume is volume 7 in the 7 volume series of Erskine's Works that is more commonly available for sale. The Free Presbyterians recently reprinted the first 6 volumes, but not the seventh. There is much left out of this last volume in the 'Gospel Sonnets' paperback reprint by SGCB. For another systematic work in verse, see that of Benjamin Keach in Reformed Baptist Systematic Theologies.
Select Works, vols. 1, 2 Buy d. 1758
While Edwards never wrote a systematic theology, he did write treatises on: Original Sin, Eschatology (A History of the Work of Redemption), Predestination and Free-will, Ethics, Apologetics, and the Eternal state, and was very influential on later theologians that did write systematic theologies. His sermons cover about every other topic not in the previous list. The 2 volume edition is handy, but if you are not satisfied (and are rich), try his 26 volume complete works from Yale. Buy
Miscellanies, parts 1, 2, 3, 4 being WJE Online, vols. 13, 18, 20, 23 Arranged topically
De Ronde, Lambertus – A System Containing the Principles of the Christian Religion, suitable to the Heidelberg Catechism Buy PoD 1763
Warden, John – A System of Revealed Religion Digested under Proper Heads and Composed in the Express Words of Scripture, Containing all that the Sacred Records Reveal with Respect to Doctrine and Duty (London, 1764) Table of contents This is both volumes in one.
Warden (d. 1764), according to PRDL, was reformed.
Riccaltoun, Robert – 'Essays on Human Nature and Several Doctrines of Revelation' 1771 455 pp. being vol. 1 of his Works
Riccaltoun (1691-1769) was one of the leading Marrow Men. Not a whole systematic theology, but a substantial coverage.
de Moor, Bernard – Continuous Commentary on John Marck's Didactic-Elenctic Compendium of Christian Theology Buy 1761- 1772
Only volume 1 is presently (2015) available, but look for further volumes in the future. As portions are translated, excerpts are being put up at the blog. Here is a review of the first volume by Dr. Ryan McGraw.
Comrie, Alexander – The ABC's of Faith Buy d. 1774 182 pages
Comrie (1706-1774) was Dutch reformed.
Brown, John, of Haddington
A Compendious View of Natural and Revealed Religion Buy 1782
Brown is noted for his Biblicism: his citing of many scripture verses to establish each of his points.
An Essay Towards an easy, plain, practical, and extensive explication of the Assembly's Shorter Catechism Buy
Venema, Herman – Institutes of Theology, part 1 trans. Alexander Brown (Edinburgh: T&T Clark, 1850) Buy
Venema (1697-1787) was a professor at Franeker. Venema "maintained the fundamental line of confessional orthodoxy without drawing heavily on any of the newer philosophies… and maintained a fairly centrist Reformed position. Venema… evidence[s] the inroads of a rationalistic model…" – Richard Muller
Hopkins, Samuel – The System of Doctrines contained in divine revelation explained and defended, vols. 1, 2 Not recommended Buy PoD 1793 This is here for reference.
Hopkins followed Jonathan Edwards and advocated for a modified Calvinism, known as the New Divinity which was erroneous on numerous points. For a list of Hopkinsianism's distinctive tenets, see Wiki.
Witherspoon, John d. 1794
Lectures on Divinity Buy 17 lectures, 155 pages, in Works, vol. 8
Lectures on Moral Philosophy Buy 10 Lectures, 75 pages, in Works, vol. 7
Containing 'an Essay on Justification' and 'a Treatise on Regeneration'.
Sermons on Interesting Subjects, Works, vol. 4 Buy
Mather, Moses – A Systematic View of Divinity, or the Ruin and Recovery of Man 1813 245 pp.
Mather (1719-1806) was a New England, puritan minister of the older variety.
Smith, Samuel Stanhope – A Comprehensive View of the Leading and Most Important Principles of Natural and Revealed Religion 1816 550 pp.
Smith (1751-1819) was an evangelical presbyterian and president of Princeton College.
Dwight, Timothy – Theology: Explained and Defended in a Series of Sermons, vols. 1, 2, 3, 4 Buy d. 1817
Dwight followed in the steps of the New England school after Jonathan Edwards (see Hopkins above). He denied the imputation of Adam's guilt to his posterity, but other than that, he was pretty good. Joel Beeke has a very good introduction to his life and theology in the Solid Ground Christian Books reprint of this text.
Alexander, Archibald, A.
A Brief Compend of Bible Truth 1846 210 pp.
Alexander, in the Preface:
"The volume now given to the public comprises a brief system of theology, and may be found useful to such as may not have the opportunity of studying larger works. As it is not intended for the learned, but for plain, common readers, technical phrases and abstruse disquisitions have been avoided; yet, the author has attempted to establish every doctrine advanced, by solid arguments, derived from reason and Scripture."
Lecture Notes of Archibald Alexander on Systematic Theology 1818 284 pp. being a hand-written manuscript by Charles Hodge
Alexander was the first professor of Old Princeton Seminary. His lectures on Theology are unavailable in any other form. A treasure.
1. Philosophy of the Mind 1
2. Theology 19
3. Revealed Theology 37
4. Prophecy 44
5. Inspiration 53
6. Attributes 61
7. Scientia Media (Middle Knowledge) 72
8. Trinity 87
9. Decrees 109
10. Predestination 117
11. Election 121
12. Reprobation 131
13. Creation 135
14. Providence 147
15. The Covenant of Nature, or of Works 193
16. On the Will 221-263
Hill, George d. 1819
Lectures in Divinity Buy Pod
Hill was a leader of the moderate party (contra the evangelicals) in Scotland. His textbook was widely influential, and according to Thomas Chalmers, was orthodox, though without the warm fervor that should attend evangelical doctrine. Chalmers used the work with his students of divinity as a platform for his own lectures. See Chalmers' assessment of Hill's divinity here.
Theological Institutes Buy Pod
This is comprised of 3 parts: (1) Heads of Lectures in Divinity, (2) View of the Constitution of the Church of Scotland, (3) The Pastoral Office: public and private duties.
Smith, Marcus – An Epitome of Systematic Theology Buy PoD 1829
Smith was an orthodox presbyterian in New York during the early 1800's. His theology is sound and good.
Dick, John – Lectures on Theology, vols. 1, 2, 3, 4 Buy 1834
Dick was an orthodox Scottish professor of theology in the Secession tradition. Excellent systematic.
Belfrage, Henry – A Practical Exposition of the Assembly's Shorter Catechism: Exhibiting a System of Theology in a Popular Form, and Particularly Adapted for Family Instruction, vols. 1, 2 1834
Belfrage was an orthodox Scottish secessionist minister.
Chalmers, Thomas d. 1847
Institutes of Theology, vols. 1, 2 Buy PoD
Chalmers was a moderate turned evangelical and was one of the great leaders of the Free Church of Scotland.
Notes on Hill's Lectures in Divinity 265 pages
Chalmers initially, before he wrote his own Institute of Theology, used George Hill's (see above) Lectures in Divinity as a platform for lecturing to his students. The first three pages give Chalmers' assessment of Hill.
Morris, Edward Dafydd – Outlines of Lectures on the Christian Doctrine: Printed for the use of Students in Lane Theological Seminary (1849) Morris appears to be moderate in his views, as he is in his book on the Theology of the Westminster Symbols.
Morris (1825–1915) was a fixture at Lane Theological Seminary in Ohio for 30 years, a professor of Church history and systematic theology, a moderator for the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America (PC-USA), a writer and pastor, and an important player in the effort to reunite the Old and New Schools of the PC-USA.
Morris is remembered for his Theology of the Westminster Symbols. See more at Logos.com. B.B. Warfield gave Morris's A Calm Review of the Inaugural Address of Prof. Charles A. Briggs (on Biblical Authority, Briggs being a liberal; the review is critical of Briggs) a favorable review.
See also Wikipedia on Lane Theological Seminary.
Bogue, David – Theological Lectures, vol. 1, 2 Buy PoD 1849
Bogue was a Scot who became a congregationalist in England and wrote the 3 volume, History of the Dissenters.
Woods, Leonard – Works, vol. 1 (Lectures: Prolegomena-Decrees), 2 (Providence-Regeneration), 3 (Regeneration-Personal Religion), 4 (Letters to Unitarians, Perfectionism), 5 (Letters, Tracts, Sermons) 1851
Woods (1774–1854) was a Harvard grad, a congregationalist minister and the first professor of Andover Theological Seminary in Massachusetts, USA. He was an orthodox Calvinist known for his argumentation against Unitarianism.
Wardlaw, Ralph – Systematic Theology, vol. 1 (Proleg.-Evidences-God), 2 (Trinity-Atonement-Faith), 3 (Scripture-Regeneration-Sanctification-Final Things) d. 1853
Wardlaw (1779-1853)
Anderson, Abraham – Lectures on Theology Buy 1857 768 pp.
Anderson (1821-1855) was an American pastor in the Associate Presbyterian Church (from the Secession in Scotland) and a professor at their seminary in Cannonsburg, PA. The outline of this systematic is based on the latin, Dutch refomed systematic of Johannes Marck (1656-1731).
Theological Seminary of the Presbyterian Church of Nova Scotia – A Course of Study in Systematic and Pastoral Theology and Ecclesiastical History 1857
This contains only outlines of 130+ lectures on systematic theology. The outlines themselves are very good, and the books for further reference listed at the end of each outline are even better.
Hodge, A.A.
Outlines of Theology Buy PoD 1860
A.A. Hodge was the son of Charles Hodge and followed his father as a professor of systematic theology at Princeton.
Popular Lectures Buy
Commentary on the Westminster Confession Buy
Cunningham, William d. 1861
Historical Theology, vol. 1, vol. 2 Buy 1863 664 & 636 pp.
Cunningham was one of the bright lights of the Free Church of Scotland. His historical theology covers most off the gamut of systematic theology, along with his work below on the theology of the Reformation.
The Reformers and the Theology of the Reformation, Buy 1862 608 pp. with a four page preface by James Buchanan and James Bannerman
Theological Lectures: on subjects connected with natural theology, evidences of Christianity, the canon and inspiration of Scripture, Buy 1878 625 pp.
These lectures cover the content of chapter 1 of the Westminster Confession on Scripture.
Discussions on Church Principles: Popish, Erastian and Presbyterian, Buy 1863, 565 pages, with a four page preface by James Buchanan and James Bannerman
Heppe, Heinrich – Reformed Dogmatics Buy 1861 729 pages
Heppe collected a compendium of quotes from early reformed sources and organized them in the fashion of a systematic theology (many of which are inaccessible otherwise). Invaluable. Heppe gives a special emphasis to the German Reformed tradition. Here is a helpful blog review of the book with the table of contents to the first three chapters.
The Way of Life, Buy 1842, 328 pages
Popular treatments of the practical teachings of Christianity aimed to produce holiness
Conference Papers Buy PoD 1879, 408 pages
Familiar Lord's Day afternoon addresses to Princeton students, arranged in topical fashion
Systematic Theology, Re-typeset PDF, Buy 1871
vol. 1 – Theology, 625 pages
vol. 2 – Anthropology, vol. 2, 695 pages
vol. 3 – Soteriology and Eschatology, 800 pages
Index, 120 pages
Hodge's systematic is a classic and has rightly earned him a place as one of America's preeminent theologians. Below are some helpful accessories to his systematic:
Systematic Theology: a Series of Questions Upon the Lectures Delivered Buy PoD 1865, 150 pages, by Charles Hodge
Questions on the Text of the Systematic Theology of Dr. Charles Hodge: Together with an Exhibition of Various Schemes Illustrating the Principles of Theological Construction Buy PoD 1885, 196 pages, by A.A. Hodge, his son and successor at Princeton
A Review of Hodge's Systematic Theology Buy 1890, p. 229, 52 pages, by Robert L. Dabney, a southern presbyterian
Breckinridge, Robert 1869
The Knowledge of God Objectively Considered Buy PoD
The Knowledge of God Subjectively Considered Buy PoD
van Oosterzee, J.J. – Christian Dogmatics, vols. 1, 2 Buy PoD
Oosterzee (1817 – 1882) was an orthodox Dutch professor of systematic theology at the University of Utrecht.
Thornwell, James, H. – Collected Writings, vols. 1, 2, 3, 4 Buy 1871
Volume 1: Theological; 2: Theological and Ethical; 3: Theological and Controversial; 4: Ecclesiastical
Systematic Theology Buy 1878 915 pp.
Discussions Buy 1890 This is the unedited version. The Banner of Truth edition is heavily edited.
vol. 1 – Theological and Evangelical
vol. 2 – Evangelical and Theological
vol. 3 – Philosophical
vol. 4 – Secular
vol. 5 – Miscellaneous Writings
Plumer, William d. 1880
Short Sermons to Little Children Buy 1848
A systematic theology for children.
Short Sermons for the People Buy
Something of a plain and simple systematic theology for regular people.
The Rock of Our Salvation: A Treatise respecting the natures, person, offices, work, sufferings, and glory of Jesus Christ Buy
The Grace of Christ, or Sinners saved by unmerited kindness Buy 1853
A Treatise on Providence Buy 1866
Earnest Hours Buy
'Earnest hours' was the term for the hours of Saturday evening before the Lord's Day, as we ought to prepare for the Lord's Day, and hence be earnest in these hours. The book contains many systematic topics.
The Bible True and Infidelity Wicked Buy PoD
The Law of God as Contained in the Ten Commandments explained and enforced Buy 1864
Smith, Henry Boynton – System of Christian Theology Buy PoD 1884
Smith was the professor of systematic theology at Union Theological seminary. He has some German liberal influences.
Shedd, William, G.T. – Dogmatic Theology, vols. 1, 2, 3 Buy 1888
Girardeau, John L.
Calvinism and Evangelical Arminianism, Buy HTML, 1890, 584 pages
This book covers the gamut of the breadth of soteriology.
Discussions of Philosophical Questions, 1900, 532 pages
A modern title to this book would be "Conflict of Worldviews". This work and the below work contain much of Girardeau's writings on systematic issues. Many in his day desired him to write a systematic theology, but it did not happen.
Discussions of Theological Questions Buy 534 pages, see the 'Buy' link for the table of contents.
Contains, amongst other things, Girardeau's significant contribution on the doctrine of adoption and the Fatherhood of God over all creation.
The Federal Theology: its Import and its Regulative Influence Buy 55 pages
A discussion of the nature and importance of Federal Headship, Imputation and Covenant Theology. An important contribution.
The Will in its Theological Relations Buy 1891, 485 pages
This is Girardeau's significant contribution to the topic of Predestination. In it, he (rightly) critiques Jonathan Edwards' philosophical necessitarianism.
Schaff, Philip – Theological Propaedeutic: A General Introduction to the Study of Theology Exegetical, Historical, Systematic and Practical Buy 1893
Schaff is most well-known for his volumes on the history of the Christian Church and also his Creeds of Christendom. He was a professor of Church History at Union Theological Seminary in New York in the late-1800. His denomination stemmed from the German Reformed tradition, though he was a particular proponent of the Mercersburg theology (not recommended). He also had some German/liberal influences.
Orr, James
The Christian View of God and the World as Centering in the Incarnation Buy PoD 1893
Sidelights on Christian Doctrine Buy 1909
Orr was originally in the Free Church of Scotland, though joined with the merger in 1900 into the United Free Church of Scotland. He became a professor with the latter, and consistent with the trajectory, had some weak (erroneous) points in his theology, the the whole of it was mainly sound and conservative.
The Progess of Dogma Buy 1901
This is Orr's work on historical theology.
Denny, James – Studies in Theology Buy 1894
Denny was a professor in systematic theology and the N.T. from 1897-1915 at Glasgow College, Scotland. He defended orthodoxy from liberalism but was willing to concede that the Bible might contain minor errors.
Vos, Geerhardus – Reformed Dogmatics, 5 vols. Buy 1896
This very significant systematic was only translated from the Dutch by Richard Gaffin in the last few years. Currently (2015) only the first three volumes are in print, but all five volumes are available on Logos, the Bible software system (for a cheaper price).
Bavinck, Herman
Our Reasonable Faith, Buy 1956, 576 pages, a one volume popular digest of his four volume Reformed Dogmatics
Reformed Dogmatics, 4 volumes, Buy 3,024 pages
A major contribution to systematic theology from the Dutch church. Bavinck is always careful, balanced and historical in his treatment of Biblical doctrines. You won't go wrong with him. Put down your modern systematic theologies and read a real theologian.
Macpherson, John – Christian Dogmatics Buy 1898
Macpherson was an eminent professor of Free Church of Scotland.
Kuyper, Abraham
Encyclopedia of Sacred Theology: Its Principles 1898 720 pp.
Kuyper's dogmatics are still in Dutch, but what little of his works are being translated in English, we will add here.
Lectures on Calvinism 1898 290 pp.
Pro Rege: Living Under Christ's Kingship, vol. 1 Buy vol. 2 Buy
The Work of the Holy Spirit 700 pp.
Particular Grace: A Defense of God's Sovereignty in Salvation Buy
On the Church Buy
Rooted and Grounded: The Church as Organism and Institution Buy
The Biblical Criticism of the Present Day 60 pp.
Common Grace: God;s Gifts for a Fallen World, vol. 1 Buy vol. 2 Buy
The Antithesis Between Symbolism and Revelation: a Lecture 1857 22 pp.
Our Program: a Christian Political Manifesto Buy 432 pp.
The Problem of Poverty Buy
The South-African Crisis 85 pp.
On Islam Buy
To be Near unto God 620 pp.
The Practice of Godliness Buy
Abraham Kuyper: A Centennial Reader ed. James Bratt Buy
Bosma, M.J. – Exposition of Reformed Doctrine: A Popular Explanation of the Most Essential Teachings of the Reformed Churches 1907 307 pp.
Bosma was an American, Dutch reformed pastor in Grand Rapids.
Various – The Fundamentals, 4 vols. Buy 1909
This was the foundational work of fundamentalism as a counter-response to the growing liberalism of the day. These volumes were intended to be a systematic defense of Christianity against liberal errors. It includes 100 articles authored by leading scholars including B. B. Warfield, James Orr, G. Campbell Morgan, Charles Erdman, H. C. G. Moule, and Bishop Ryle. This set is solid. It does not contain the numerous distinctive weaknesses that fundamentalism would later develop.
ed. Kidd, B.J. – Documents of the Continental Reformation Buy 1911
'Kidd compiled over 350 selections from crucial Lutheran and Reformed documents. This work was a standard in classrooms for years. It is primarily of value to academics, since many of the selections are in Latin and French. Included are documents predating the Lutheran reformation, through the Ninety-five Theses, to the Peace of Augsburg (1555). The Reformed tradition is represented by Zwingli, Farel, and Calvin, including the disputes with Anabaptists. The collection closes with a selection of Calvinism beyond Geneva, with representative documents from France, the Netherlands, and Scotland.'
Clark, David – A Syllabus of Systematic Theology Buy 1920
David Clark was Gordon Clark's father. The book is dedicated to the Princeton scholars A.A. Hodge, Francis Patton and John Cairns, his professors in systematic theology.
Warfield, Benjamin, B. d. 1921
Works, vol. 1 – Revelation and Inspiration Buy
Warfield, an old Princeton scholar, was one of the greatest Biblical scholars of the 20th century.
Works, vol. 2 – Biblical Doctrines Buy
Works, vol. 9 – Biblical and Theological Studies Buy
The Person and Work of Christ Buy
The Lord of Glory Buy 1907
An exhaustive book-length, Biblical defense of the divinity of Christ from nearly every N.T. passage that related to it.
The Right of Systematic Theology Buy 1892 97 pp.
The Plan of Salvation Buy 1915, 133 pp.
This is a very important work. It lays out systematically the differing views of the order of God's decrees and argues for Calvinistic Infralapsarianism.
Webb, Robert
Christian Salvation: its Doctrine and Experience Buy PoD 1921
"Webb (1856-1919), professor of apologetics and systematic theology at the Presbyterian Theological Seminary of Kentucky at Louisville (1909-1919), writes from a Reformed and Presbyterian perspective." – Robert L. Reymond
This work has a similar layout as John Murray's Redemption Accomplished and Applied. The Doctrine of Christian Salvation is salvation accomplished; the experience of it is salvation applied.
The Reformed Doctrine of Adoption Buy
This is one of the few book length works that reformed theology has given us on the doctrine of adoption. In it is included the doctrine of the covenants, related doctrines of salvation and of the Fatherhood of God over all mankind by creation.
Theology of Infant Salvation Buy
Webb argues Biblically and historically that all infants dying in infancy are elect and go to heaven (a popular view amongst 1800's reformed American theologians). This work touches on much of soteriology, though this webmaster has found the Biblical (and some of the historical arguments) unpersuasive.
Boettner, Loraine
Studies in Theology Buy
While not a complete systematic theology, it includes sections on: 1) Inspiration of Scripture, 2) Christian Supernaturalism, 3) The Trinity, 4) The Person of Christ and 5) The Atonement.
The Reformed Doctrine of Predestination Buy 1932
Immortality Buy
Roman Catholicism Buy
The Millennium Buy
Boettner argues for postmillennialism
Lecerf, Auguste – An Introduction to Reformed Dogmatics Buy d. 1943
Dr. Lecerf (1872-1943) was a professor in the Protestant Faculty of Theology, University of Paris and was an orthodox calvinist.
Kersten, G.H. – Reformed Dogmatics, 2 vols. Buy d. 1948
Kersten (1882-1948) was a very high calvinist, Dutch-American, reformed theologian. Though orthodox, the denominarion he helped to lead, the Netherlands Reformed Congregations, has since become hyper-calvinistic.
Berkouwer, G.C. – Studies in Dogmatics,14 volumes Buy 1949–1972
Berkouwer was a professor of systematic theology at the Free University of Amsterdam (the university that Abraham Kuyper started in Holland) from 194-1976. He comes from a critical reformed perspective and is weak on
Scripture and Election.
Summary of Christian Doctrine, HTML Buy 166 pages
One of the best, easy to read introductions to the Christian faith at the beginner level.
Manual of Christian Doctrine Buy 372 pages
A concise and easy to read, medium length abridgment of his Systematic Theology
Introduction to Systematic Theology Buy
This covers Prolegomena issues such as theological definition and method, and General and Special Revelation. It was published initially as a separate work and has not always been included in editions of the his systematic theology.
Systematic Theology, HTML Buy 784 pages
This is a classic, brief, one volume systematic theology. It was originally intended to be an abbreviated summary of the thought of Bavinck's four volume Reformed Dogmatics. The online link does not include Berkhof's introduction to systematic theology, though the copy for purchase linked does.
Various – Contemporary Evangelical Thought: Basic Christian Doctrines, ed. Carl Henry Buy 1962, 301 pages
This contains 43 chapters, in systematic form, from many of the leading evangelical teachers in America from the mid-1900's, including: Allis,Berkouwer, Bromiley, F.F. Bruce, Buswell, Geldenhuys, Gerstner, Hoekema, Philip Hughes, Klooster, Leon Morris, Motyer, John Murray, Roger Nicole, J.I. Packer, Van Til et al.
Buswell, Oliver – Systematic Theology Buy 1962
Buswell was a professor of systematic theology at Covenant Theological Seminary from 1956-70. While reformed and presbyterian, he has broad evangelical influences, is premillennial and defends evidential apologetics.
"…provides interesting and original interpretations of many biblical texts. His systematics is very readable." – Robert L. Reymond
Kuiper, R.B. d. 1966
The Bible Tells us So Buy
This is a short systematic for beginners. At the same time it is worth the reference of the advanced student to read the concise thoughts of this great Dutch-American theologian.
The Glorious Body of Christ Buy
This is a medium length systematic theology on the Church. Unique in its field, solid, balanced and very much worth the read.
Packer, J.I.
Knowing God Buy
Concise Theology: a Guide to Historic Christian Beliefs Buy 288 pages
Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God Buy 126 pages
Hoeksema, Herman – Reformed Dogmatics Buy This is now being published in a 2 vol. edition.
Hoeksema (1886-1965) was one of the founding 'fathers' of the Protestant Reformed Churches (PRC), a Dutch denomination in America.
Due to Hoeksema's tendency towards hyper-calvinism, his significant errors regarding covenant theology and his adamant denial of common grace, this systematic is not recommended.
"Hoeksema's variance with the Westminster standards may be seen on many points of doctrine. But more that disagreement on a number of individual points, there is a systemic contrast. His opposition to the free offer is not incidental to his theology, but is integral to his wide-ranging reconstruction of covenant theology." – Sherman Isbell, 'Samuel Rutherford and the Preached Covenant' in ed. Vogan, Samuel Rutherford – An Introduction to his Theology (Scottish Reformation Society, 2012)
Collected Writings, vols. 1, 2 of 4 Buy d. 1975
Volumes 1 and 2 hit most of the topics of systematic theology. Much of the content can be found online at Monergism.
Redemption Accomplished and Applied Buy
This covers most of soteriology and is some of the best on the topic.
The Imputation of Adam's Sin Buy
Invaluable for clearly discerning and navigating the issues.
Christian Baptism Buy
Murray expounds numerous issues related to baptism, including its meaning, who should be baptized, infant baptism and baptism by sprinkling.
Henry, Carl – God, Revelation and Authority, 6 vols. Buy 1976-83
Henry was an influential evangelical of the mid-1900's and professor of theology at Fuller Theological Seminary. His work is massive, philosophical and something of a bedrock in its field. While not a complete systematic theology, it is a more than complete defense of the doctrine of God and revelation.
Boice, James Montgomery – Foundations of the Christian Faith: a Comprehensive and Readable Theology Buy 1986
"Boice, pastor of Tenth Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, writes popularly form a Reformed and Presbyterian perspective. The laity will find Boice's volumes very helpful." – Robert L. Reymond
This work was previously published in 4 vols.: The Sovereign God (1978), God the Redeemer (1978), Awakening to God (1979), God and History (1981).
Muller, Richard – Post-Reformation Reformed Dogmatics, 4 vols. Buy 1987
Muller is one of the world's leading reformed historians. This set is why. Muller analyzes and summarizes both the reformation and later puritan theology of the 1500-1600's in the layout of a systematic theology. The four volumes do not include the whole of systematic theology, but only the beginning part, including: (1) Prolegomena (beginning things), (2) Holy Scripture, (3) God's nature and attributes, and (4) the Triunity of God.
Finlayson, R.A. – Reformed Theological Writings Buy d. 1989 272 pages
Finlayson was one of the last century's best reformed theologians in the world, though unknown to many in America. He was a professor of systematic theology in the Free Church of Scotland. This, one of his main works, follows the order of the Westminster Confession in expositing the Christian faith. Though this is a medium sized work, the most knowledgeable person in systematics will find many insights and much that is original and helpful.
ed. Johnson, William & John Leith – Reformed Reader: A Sourcebook in Christian Theology: Volume 1: Classical Beginnings, 1519-1799 Buy 1993 See the 'Look Inside' link on the Buy link for the table of contents and a preview.
This volume, as it is an anthology for early Reformed Theology laid out in systematic form (some of which selections are not easily available elsewhere), is great. Volume 2, from 1800 to the modern day, is largely a collection of liberal ambiguity and is not worthy your time or money.
Smith, Morton
Systematic Theology, 2 volumes Buy 1994
Smith was a founding professor of both RTS, Jackson and Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. This set is something of the form of notes that he used for much of his classes on systematics. His focus is on the Dutch and Southern Presbyterians.
Testimony Buy 1986 148 pp.
This work is a brief systematic overview of Christian theology at the beginner or intermediate level.
Bahnsen, Greg – 'Outline of Systematic Theology' †1955 41 pp. This outline was designed for eldership training
Sproul, R.C. (in order of simple to more in-depth)
Essential Truths of the Christian Faith Buy 1998
Sproul writes for the person in between an adult Sabbath school class and seminary. Sproul systematically explains 100 doctrines of the Christian faith. If you are a new Christian, this book will be helpful; if otherwise, see below.
What is Reformed Theology? Understanding the Basics Buy
Sproul covers foundations of the Reformed Faith and the 5-Points of Calvinism.
Everyone's a Theologian: an Introduction to Systematic Theology Buy
A step up from the previous work, but perhaps one of the most readable and engaging beginner systematic theologies out there. Great for the common Christian.
Chosen by God Buy
The modern, beginner classic on unconditional election and God's full predestination. This work has taught a whole generation of emerging reformed folk. The weakness of the book is that it is a bit school-book-like and is lacking in experiential relevance, savor and depth. For the latter see works on the same topic by John Newton or Charles Spurgeon.
Truths we Confess: a Layman's Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith, 3 vols. Buy 2006-7
A commentary on the Westminster Confession of Faith, forming a layman's Systematic Theology.
Reymond, Robert – A New Systematic Theology of the Christian Faith Buy 1998 1,210 pp.
This is one of the better newer systematic theologies. Reymond was a professor at Covenant Theological Seminary and Knox Theological Seminary for over 25 years. Reymond follows in the lead of Gordon Clark on numerous issues. See the review of W. Gary Crampton.
The work does have important weaknesses to stay away from, including the non-Augustinian teaching that time is co-ordinate with God, and, in some editions, a bringing into question the Son's eternal begotteness.
Since 2000 (9)
Rushdoony, R.J. – Systematic Theology, vol. 1, 2 1994/2000
Rushdoony (1916–2001) was something of the father of the modern Reconstructionist and Theonomy movement. He often uses innovative paradigms, and, for that reason, is not always a reliable guide.
Cheung, Vincent – Systematic Theology Buy 2001
This systematic is self published. Cheung largely follows in the footsteps of Gordon Clark and emphasizes philosophical aspects of the Christian faith. The systematic does not include sections on ecclessiology and eschatology. Other works of his, some of which are of a systematic nature, are here.
Van Genderen and Velema – Concise Reformed Dogmatics Buy 2008, 944 pages
See Dr. McGraw's review. For an extensive review, see James E. Dolezal, The Confessional Presbyterian, vol. 5, 2009, 278-283.
Kelly, Douglas – Systematic Theology, 3 vols. Buy 2009
Kelly was a long-time professor at RTC Charlotte. Only the first two volumes are out now (2015). The third will be coming, Lord willing, shortly.
Gamble, Richard – The Whole Counsel of God: Volume 1: God's Mighty Acts in the Old Testament Buy 2009, 718 pp.
See Dr. McGraw's review.
Horton, Michael – The Christian Faith: A Systematic Theology for Pilgrims on the Way Buy 2011, 1052 pp.
Beeke, Joel and Mark Jones – A Puritan Theology: Doctrine for Life Buy 2012, 1060 pp.
Here are 60 chapters, each analyzing the puritans, or a given puritan, on a specific doctrine, laid out after the form of a systematic theology. While this volume will be welcome to any that love the puritans, contains much heart religion and valuable contributions are made on numerous topics, sometimes the chapters read like a series of 20 page seminary papers.
Bray, Gerald
God is Love: a Biblical and Systematic Theology Buy 2012 768 pp.
God has Spoken: a History of the Christian Theology Buy 2014
The Faith we Confess: an Exposition of the 39 Articles Buy 2009
The Doctrine of God Buy 1992
The Church: a Theological and Historical Account Buy 2016 288 pp.
Yours is the Kingdom: a Systematic Theology of the Lord's Prayer Buy 2007, 208 pp.
editor, Documents of the English Reformation Buy 1995 674
'The Trinity: Where do we go from here?' in ed. McGowan, A.T., Always Reforming: Explorations in Systematic Theology Buy 2007 365 pp.
editor, We Believe in One God (Ancient Christian Doctrine) Buy 2009, 201 pp.
Knowing Jesus Buy 1986 192 pp.
A Christian Theological Language Buy 1989 38 pp.
Frame, John – Systematic Theology: an Introduction to Christian Belief Buy 2013 View the table of contents through the 'Look Inside' link on Amazon.
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A strange earthy, minty soft drink is the preferred soda of millions of Pennsylvanians. What is birch beer, and what makes it so good?
Perhaps the defining quality of the cuisine of southeastern Pennsylvania, where I grew up, is a fierce opinion about small differences. An Italian hoagie must not, under any circumstances, contain mayonnaise; it must have olive oil. An Italian hoagie with mayo is incorrect. Also incorrect: a soft pretzel in a traditional pretzel shape. Philadelphia soft pretzels have a unique thin, rectangular, symmetrical shape with the knot right in the middle. A regular round soft pretzel is wrong — or worse, from New York. And so it is with the soda preferred by Pennsylvanians, including a strange reddish herbal soda I grew up drinking and didn't realize was odd until I left.
Birch beer is made using a similar process to root beer or sarsaparilla. Traditionally, it's made from the bark of the birch tree, specifically the black birch, which is also known as the spice birch or sweet birch. The bark would be boiled in water for a long time, softening it and releasing its essential oils. The solids would be strained out and the solution fermented with yeast, usually resulting in what's called a "small beer," meaning a beer with only 2-3% alcohol.
I called Andy Schlegel, the manager of Kutztown Bottling Works in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, which, under various owners, has been making and selling birch beer for decades. "We started making birch beer during Prohibition," he says. "They used to bottle beer here in Kutztown, and with Prohibition they had to do something, so they started making their own line of sodas and birch beer happened to be the most popular one." Birch beer isn't unheard of in neighboring states like Maryland and New York, but it certainly isn't common there the way it is in eastern Pennsylvania. "Around here, birch beer's more popular than root beer," he said.
The process of making it these days is a little different. Kutztown gets birch essential oils from a supplier in Maryland. The oils are usually made from the sap rather than the bark of the birch tree. They're then mixed with simple syrup and some standard preservatives, and caramel color is added right at the end. "Naturally it would be a clear birch beer," he says, but adding coloring is common. There are three colors of birch beer, which may or may not vary in flavor: red, brown, and clear. I grew up with the red kind, though there certainly were clear birch beers available in a non-gimmicky way (Crystal Pepsi it is not).
The Wikipedia entry for birch beer says "It has a taste similar to root beer." This is offensive to me, as a southeastern Pennsylvania. Birch beer is significantly more complex and tastier than root beer. There is a lightness and freshness to it, an almost wintergreen or teaberry herbiness that leaves it tasting clean and crisp. There are compounds in the birch that give it a minty, spicy flavor, like the smell of the birch trees from which it came; the soda feels natural and primal, like it came from the earth and not from dudes in hairnets stirring vats. Root beer, made in a similar way but from the root of the unrelated sassafras tree (or, more often, synthetic extracts designed to taste like sassafras), tastes heavy, leaden, artificial, and cloyingly sweet in comparison.
I can't remember the last time I saw birch beer in a grocery store in New York City, but that's kind of the way I want it. Birch beer tastes like Pennsylvania; it's familiar but a little weird. Pennsylvanians have a firm preference for a slightly different version of a standard something the rest of the country is perfectly happy with. And like in so many cases in which a food veers from the norm, birch beer is great. Better than the norm, by a long shot. Try it, if you can get it.
I actually grew up in Massachusetts drinking the clear variety you referred to, usually from Polar. It's almost impossible to find in the south eastern states. If anyone has an interest in trying it but can't locate it, I now get it from Walmart of all places. It's listed on the website, and you can have it ordered to your local store to avoid shipping. The only catch is that requires a case of 12. I've found some folks don't like it, but I think it's one of the best non-alcoholic beverages I've ever tasted.
I moved from Maryland to South Carolina a couple of years ago. When I asked a grocer here if he sold birch beer, his reply was "What's that?"!