The Journal Writings of B. B. Warfield, Volume 2

A critical, contemporary study of traditionalist, holiness, and rationalistic versions of Christianity that emerged in the late nineteenth century by a preeminent Reformed theologianPresents Warfield's entire corpus of journal writings on Holiness movements from Wesley to SmithGives a biblically-based critique of perfectionism and/or entire sanctificationDocuments Warfield's interactions with the literature of Holiness leadersRestores more than 1,200 footnotes native the original text but frequently missing from modern digital versionsFeatures a fully linked TOC for navigation through nearly a thousand pages of text Sometimes called "the spoiler of liberalism" B. B. Warfield was one of the greatest theologians America has ever produced. The foundation of his theology, of course, was rooted in the thought of the Reformation, and especially the transformative theology of John Calvin. His work both articulated the ideas of traditional Reformed theology and challenged the emerging heresies of his day. In this volume of re: SOURCE DIGITAL's bestselling "Journal Writing" series, B. B. Warfield thoroughly refutes the traditional critiques of Enlightenment rationalism as articulated by Albert Ritschl and allies. Caricaturing traditional Protestantism as "miserable sinner Christianity" because of emphasis on human sin, Warfield reverses teh argument and shows how Christianity point in a different direction. Articles included"Miserable Sinner" Christianity in the Hands of the Rationalists, Part 1: Ritschl to Wernle "Miserable Sinner" Christianity in the Hands of the Rationalists, Part 2: Clemen to Pfleiderer "Miserable Sinner" Christianity in the Hands of the Rationalist, Part 3: Windisch and the End