Books by louis berkhof author of systematic theology. Systematic theology by louis berkhof banner of truth usa. Berkhofs theological views do not differ significantly from that of earlier reformed theologians such as abraham kuyper and herman bavinck, but his skilled summaries have proven very useful for teaching and instruction, particularly to young people and those beginning a deeper. Louis berkhof october 14, may 18, was an americandutch reformed theologian whose works on systematic theology have been influential in seminaries and bible colleges in the united statescanadakorea and with individual christians in general throughout the 20th century. His main works are his systematic theology 1932, revised 1938 which was supplemented with an introductory volume to systematic theology 1932, which is included in the 1996 eerdmans edition of systematic theology and a separate volume entitled history of christian doctrines 1937. He emigrated with his family to grand rapids, michigan in 1882.
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Louis berkhof october, 1873 may 18, 1957 was an americandutch reformed theologian whose works on systematic theology have been influential in seminaries and bible colleges in the united states, canada, korea and with individual christians in general throughout the. This landmark edition combines berkhofs standard, systematic treatment of the doctrines of the reformed faithhis magnum opuswith his introduction to systematic theology. It is not necessary to say much about the nature of the work, since it has been before the public for more than fifteen years and has been used extensively. Systematic theology by berkhof, louis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Written in a scholarly yet simple style, the work includes a thorough bibliography and study questions at the end of each chapter. Berkhofs summary of christian doctrine is a very concise version of his 1932 magnum opus, systematic theology. Now that my systematic theology is again being reprinted, the preface can be very brief. Systematic theology ebook by louis berkhof rakuten kobo. From its first publication in 1932, berkhofs work was revised, reprinted, and.
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