The German roots of nineteenth-century American theology

This study explores the influences of German theology - especially mediating theology - on nineteenth century Reformed theology in the United States. It pays particular attention to theological method and the doctrine of atonement in light of modernism and scientific theories. It examines German inf...

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Main Author: Aubert, Annette G.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York Oxford University Press 2013, 2013
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