Systematic Theology

[Jason of Iolkos]

Hi folks! :wave:

Has anyone read A New Systematic Theology Of The Christian Faith 2nd Edition - Revised And Updated by Robert Raymond? If so could you provide some comments on its quality? I know Raymond is a professor at Knox Seminary but that is about all that I know about him.


I currently own Louis Berkhof's Systematic Theology but I am looking to add to my library.

Thanks and God Bless


Jesaiah

[Jason1646]

Hi folks! :wave:

Has anyone read A New Systematic Theology Of The Christian Faith 2nd Edition - Revised And Updated by Robert Raymond? If so could you provide some comments on its quality? I know Raymond is a professor at Knox Seminary but that is about all that I know about him.


I currently own Louis Berkhof's Systematic Theology but I am looking to add to my library.

Thanks and God Bless


Jesaiah
I have Reymond's first edition, and I have heard the second gets better with some modifications made in light of his critics.

I think it is an excellent Reformed Systematic. He deals with a number of contemporary issues since Berkhof, has a great section on the infralapsarian/supralapsarian debate, and his part in dealing with the doctrine of the knowledge of God is worth a lot in itself. I really like the fact that he prints out the verses he uses to defend his position (so you don't have to keep looking them up), and the layout is easy to read.

This would make a great resource, I highly recommend it.

Sincerely,

~Jason

[Jason of Iolkos]

I have Reymond's first edition, and I have heard the second gets better with some modifications made in light of his critics.

I think it is an excellent Reformed Systematic. He deals with a number of contemporary issues since Berkhof, has a great section on the infralapsarian/supralapsarian debate, and his part in dealing with the doctrine of the knowledge of God is worth a lot in itself. I really like the fact that he prints out the verses he uses to defend his position (so you don't have to keep looking them up), and the layout is easy to read.

This would make a great resource, I highly recommend it.

Sincerely,

~Jason

Thanks for the info bro! :wave:

God Bless

Jesaiah

[sola fide]

I think it is an excellent Reformed Systematic. He deals with a number of contemporary issues since Berkhof, has a great section on the infralapsarian/supralapsarian debate, and his part in dealing with the doctrine of the knowledge of God is worth a lot in itself. I really like the fact that he prints out the verses he uses to defend his position (so you don't have to keep looking them up), and the layout is easy to read.

This would make a great resource, I highly recommend it.

Sincerely,

~Jason
I second that! Reymond's Systematic Theology is pretty wonderful. The section on baptism is the best I have ever read (possibly with the exception of Calvin's Institutes). He also deals very well with the continuity of the covenants. Anyway, as a whole it is the greatest modern Reformed systematic theology out there IMHO.

Grace.

[Jason of Iolkos]

I second that! Reymond's Systematic Theology is pretty wonderful. The section on baptism is the best I have ever read (possibly with the exception of Calvin's Institutes). He also deals very well with the continuity of the covenants. Anyway, as a whole it is the greatest modern Reformed systematic theology out there IMHO.

Grace.

Appreciate the input! :cool: