The Right Of Systematic Theology (1897)

The Right of Systematic Theology, written by Benjamin Breckinridge Warfield and published in 1897, is a comprehensive treatise on the nature and purpose of systematic theology. Warfield, a prominent theologian and professor at Princeton Theological Seminary, argues that systematic theology is a necessary and legitimate discipline, despite criticisms from some quarters that it is overly speculative or dogmatic. In the book, Warfield defends the idea that systematic theology is grounded in the Bible and is essential for understanding the Christian faith in a coherent and comprehensive way. He explores the relationship between systematic theology and other branches of theology, such as biblical theology and historical theology, and argues that each has a distinct but complementary role to play in understanding God's revelation to humanity. Throughout the book, Warfield engages with various objections to systematic theology, including charges that it is too abstract or that it imposes human categories onto divine reality. He also addresses the question of how systematic theology should be done, offering guidance on how to approach theological questions with humility and careful attention to the biblical text. Overall, The Right of Systematic Theology is a rigorous and thoughtful defense of the importance of systematic theology for the Christian faith. It remains a significant work in the field of theology and is widely read and studied by scholars and students of theology today.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.