A Genetic History Of The New England Theology - Frank Hugh Foster - Bog

""A Genetic History of the New England Theology"" by Frank Hugh Foster is a comprehensive study of the theological movement that emerged in New England during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book explores the origins and development of this movement, tracing its roots back to the Puritanism of the 17th century and examining its influence on American religious thought and practice.Foster's analysis is based on extensive research into the writings and teachings of the key figures of the New England Theology, including Jonathan Edwards, Samuel Hopkins, Nathanael Emmons, and Timothy Dwight. He also examines the social and cultural context in which the movement emerged, looking at the impact of the Enlightenment, the American Revolution, and the rise of evangelicalism.The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the New England Theology, including its theological principles, its distinctive doctrines, and its impact on American religious life. The second part focuses on the key figures of the movement, exploring their lives, their writings, and their influence on the development of the movement. The third part examines the legacy of the New England Theology, looking at its impact on American religious thought and practice in the 19th and 20th centuries.Overall, ""A Genetic History of the New England Theology"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American religion, theology, and culture. Foster's thorough and insightful analysis provides a deep understanding of this important movement and its lasting impact on American religious thought and practice.Scholarly Survey Of The Development Of Christian Thought In New England. Contents: Introduction; The First Century In New England, 1620-1720; Jonathan Edwards' Earlier Labors; The Treatise On Freedom And Will; Edwards' Remaining Metaphysical Treatises; Joseph Bellamy; Samuel Hopkins; Hopkins' System Of Theology; The Developing School: Eschatology And Atonement; The Development Of The Theory Of The Will; The Unitarian Controversy; The Universal Controversy; The Systems Of Theology, 1800-1840; Nathaniel W. Taylor; The Later New Haven Theology; The New School Of Presbyterianism; The Oberlin Theology; Edwards A. Park; Conclusion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.