Comments on: Biblical Theology and the Westminsters http://historiasalutis.com/2009/08/14/biblical-theology-and-the-westminsters/ Resources about biblical theology and its relation to the theological encyclopedia. Fri, 11 May 2012 12:53:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Aron http://historiasalutis.com/2009/08/14/biblical-theology-and-the-westminsters/comment-page-1/#comment-7102 Aron Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:22:00 +0000 http://www.historiasalutis.com/2009/08/14/biblical-theology-and-the-westminsters/#comment-7102 Here's an updated <a href="http://www.9marks.org/audio/being-faithful-secular-world-darryl-hart" rel="nofollow">link</a> to the interview. Here’s an updated link to the interview.

]]> By: Bhim Bahadur http://historiasalutis.com/2009/08/14/biblical-theology-and-the-westminsters/comment-page-1/#comment-5233 Bhim Bahadur Fri, 09 Sep 2011 08:39:42 +0000 http://www.historiasalutis.com/2009/08/14/biblical-theology-and-the-westminsters/#comment-5233 If I were stranded on an Island, I would have preferred to have, the Bible, and Confessions, Berkhof, Ridderbos and Van Til. I believe exegetical systematics, biblical theology and reformed pressuppositional apologetics are a proper way to teach and learn theology in our times. If I were stranded on an Island, I would have preferred to have, the Bible, and Confessions, Berkhof, Ridderbos and Van Til. I believe exegetical systematics, biblical theology and reformed pressuppositional apologetics are a proper way to teach and learn theology in our times.

]]> By: Eugenio Brummer http://historiasalutis.com/2009/08/14/biblical-theology-and-the-westminsters/comment-page-1/#comment-342 Eugenio Brummer Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:34:30 +0000 http://www.historiasalutis.com/2009/08/14/biblical-theology-and-the-westminsters/#comment-342 I am smitten by the way you covered this topic. It is not often I come across a website with absorbing articles like yours. I will make a note of your feed to keep up to date with your incoming updates.Just brilliant and do continue up the solid work. I am smitten by the way you covered this topic. It is not often I come across a website with absorbing articles like yours. I will make a note of your feed to keep up to date with your incoming updates.Just brilliant and do continue up the solid work.

]]> By: Richard L. Lindberg http://historiasalutis.com/2009/08/14/biblical-theology-and-the-westminsters/comment-page-1/#comment-285 Richard L. Lindberg Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:17:40 +0000 http://www.historiasalutis.com/2009/08/14/biblical-theology-and-the-westminsters/#comment-285 For what it's worth at this late date, as a WTS grad, I would take Calvin, Gaffin and Frame. For what it's worth at this late date, as a WTS grad, I would take Calvin, Gaffin and Frame.

]]> By: jcassidy http://historiasalutis.com/2009/08/14/biblical-theology-and-the-westminsters/comment-page-1/#comment-281 jcassidy Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:28:09 +0000 http://www.historiasalutis.com/2009/08/14/biblical-theology-and-the-westminsters/#comment-281 A little late in time, but . . .<br><br>If stranded on an Island I would have to go with Vos, Calvin, and Muller. And I am a WTS-PH grad!<br><br>The reason I would leave Gaffin on the mainland is because his writings are narrowly focused on Paul, and on an island I would need something that would cover the scope of the Bible as you find in Vos's Biblical Theology. I would also need a good ST text, and nothing is better than Calvin still. And for HT perspective can one do better than Muller? <br><br>DGH is correct, traditionally WTS-PH has been weak in HT, but that has changed. If WSC has cooled toward its attitude BT then that is shame. BT has to take priority to ST because ST is formulated from BT. Of course, there is a mutual interaction between ST and BT such that ST does provide guide or check to our exegesis - making sure we do not fall in heretical positions (and here HT is important too). But remember, the Reformation was born out of the BT insights of Martin Luther as he exegeted the text of Scripture. A little late in time, but . . .

If stranded on an Island I would have to go with Vos, Calvin, and Muller. And I am a WTS-PH grad!

The reason I would leave Gaffin on the mainland is because his writings are narrowly focused on Paul, and on an island I would need something that would cover the scope of the Bible as you find in Vos's Biblical Theology. I would also need a good ST text, and nothing is better than Calvin still. And for HT perspective can one do better than Muller?

DGH is correct, traditionally WTS-PH has been weak in HT, but that has changed. If WSC has cooled toward its attitude BT then that is shame. BT has to take priority to ST because ST is formulated from BT. Of course, there is a mutual interaction between ST and BT such that ST does provide guide or check to our exegesis – making sure we do not fall in heretical positions (and here HT is important too). But remember, the Reformation was born out of the BT insights of Martin Luther as he exegeted the text of Scripture.

]]> By: Chris Caughey http://historiasalutis.com/2009/08/14/biblical-theology-and-the-westminsters/comment-page-1/#comment-279 Chris Caughey Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:26:51 +0000 http://www.historiasalutis.com/2009/08/14/biblical-theology-and-the-westminsters/#comment-279 From the perspective of a WSC grad, I think that it depends to a great extent on who is currently on the faculty. That probably goes without saying, and is not a very penetrating insight, but I lived through the transition from when both Meredith Kline and Jim Dennison were on campus to when they were not on campus. From my point of view, the interest in biblical theology began to cool at WSC in 2000/2001.<br><br>Plus, Kline was arguably THE preeminent biblical theologian of the day and his insights were never boring. Add to that Jim Dennison's passion for biblical theological preaching, and students who spent time with both men were very excited about BT/ST & PT. I didn't leave HT out of the list because we weren't interested in it, but, without naming names, the HT pedagogy was...lacking (at least for the core courses). One professor in particular sounded like he was simply parroting the White Horse Inn all the time. I like WHI, and think they're doing the Church a great service, but when you're in grad school, WHI has a more secondary ed feel to it. Hopefully that professor has improved over time (just so we're clear, I'm NOT talking about DGH!!!)<br><br>All that to say, the professors who are currently teaching have a great deal of influence on the interests of the students and the direction of the institution. With Kline and Dennison gone, the HT department seems dominant at WSC. Now that Gaffin has retired from WTS, it will be interesting to see how it evolves. From the perspective of a WSC grad, I think that it depends to a great extent on who is currently on the faculty. That probably goes without saying, and is not a very penetrating insight, but I lived through the transition from when both Meredith Kline and Jim Dennison were on campus to when they were not on campus. From my point of view, the interest in biblical theology began to cool at WSC in 2000/2001.

Plus, Kline was arguably THE preeminent biblical theologian of the day and his insights were never boring. Add to that Jim Dennison's passion for biblical theological preaching, and students who spent time with both men were very excited about BT/ST & PT. I didn't leave HT out of the list because we weren't interested in it, but, without naming names, the HT pedagogy was…lacking (at least for the core courses). One professor in particular sounded like he was simply parroting the White Horse Inn all the time. I like WHI, and think they're doing the Church a great service, but when you're in grad school, WHI has a more secondary ed feel to it. Hopefully that professor has improved over time (just so we're clear, I'm NOT talking about DGH!!!)

All that to say, the professors who are currently teaching have a great deal of influence on the interests of the students and the direction of the institution. With Kline and Dennison gone, the HT department seems dominant at WSC. Now that Gaffin has retired from WTS, it will be interesting to see how it evolves.

]]> By: Chris Caughey http://historiasalutis.com/2009/08/14/biblical-theology-and-the-westminsters/comment-page-1/#comment-280 Chris Caughey Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:26:51 +0000 http://www.historiasalutis.com/2009/08/14/biblical-theology-and-the-westminsters/#comment-280 From the perspective of a WSC grad, I think that it depends to a great extent on who is currently on the faculty. That probably goes without saying, and is not a very penetrating insight, but I lived through the transition from when both Meredith Kline and Jim Dennison were on campus to when they were not on campus. From my point of view, the interest in biblical theology began to cool at WSC in 2000/2001.<br><br>Plus, Kline was arguably THE preeminent biblical theologian of the day and his insights were never boring. Add to that Jim Dennison's passion for biblical theological preaching, and students who spent time with both men were very excited about BT/ST & PT. I didn't leave HT out of the list because we weren't interested in it, but, without naming names, the HT pedagogy was...lacking (at least for the core courses). One professor in particular sounded like he was simply parroting the White Horse Inn all the time. I like WHI, and think they're doing the Church a great service, but when you're in grad school, WHI has a more secondary ed feel to it. Hopefully that professor has improved over time (just so we're clear, I'm NOT talking about DGH!!!)<br><br>All that to say, the professors who are currently teaching have a great deal of influence on the interests of the students and the direction of the institution. With Kline and Dennison gone, the HT department seems dominant at WSC. Now that Gaffin has retired from WTS, it will be interesting to see how it evolves. From the perspective of a WSC grad, I think that it depends to a great extent on who is currently on the faculty. That probably goes without saying, and is not a very penetrating insight, but I lived through the transition from when both Meredith Kline and Jim Dennison were on campus to when they were not on campus. From my point of view, the interest in biblical theology began to cool at WSC in 2000/2001.

Plus, Kline was arguably THE preeminent biblical theologian of the day and his insights were never boring. Add to that Jim Dennison's passion for biblical theological preaching, and students who spent time with both men were very excited about BT/ST & PT. I didn't leave HT out of the list because we weren't interested in it, but, without naming names, the HT pedagogy was…lacking (at least for the core courses). One professor in particular sounded like he was simply parroting the White Horse Inn all the time. I like WHI, and think they're doing the Church a great service, but when you're in grad school, WHI has a more secondary ed feel to it. Hopefully that professor has improved over time (just so we're clear, I'm NOT talking about DGH!!!)

All that to say, the professors who are currently teaching have a great deal of influence on the interests of the students and the direction of the institution. With Kline and Dennison gone, the HT department seems dominant at WSC. Now that Gaffin has retired from WTS, it will be interesting to see how it evolves.

]]> By: sixstring http://historiasalutis.com/2009/08/14/biblical-theology-and-the-westminsters/comment-page-1/#comment-276 sixstring Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:13:47 +0000 http://www.historiasalutis.com/2009/08/14/biblical-theology-and-the-westminsters/#comment-276 I noticed that as well. Darryl's point was that WSC tends to have more of a balance, not that HT is all they emphasize. Berkhof could be viewed as an HT representative on the list. I noticed that as well. Darryl's point was that WSC tends to have more of a balance, not that HT is all they emphasize. Berkhof could be viewed as an HT representative on the list.

]]> By: Jonathan http://historiasalutis.com/2009/08/14/biblical-theology-and-the-westminsters/comment-page-1/#comment-275 Jonathan Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:02:08 +0000 http://www.historiasalutis.com/2009/08/14/biblical-theology-and-the-westminsters/#comment-275 I don't see the parallel between the book lists and the BT-HT categories. When did people start thinking of Kline as the champion for the HT department? I don't see the parallel between the book lists and the BT-HT categories. When did people start thinking of Kline as the champion for the HT department?

]]> By: dgh http://historiasalutis.com/2009/08/14/biblical-theology-and-the-westminsters/comment-page-1/#comment-274 dgh Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:33:11 +0000 http://www.historiasalutis.com/2009/08/14/biblical-theology-and-the-westminsters/#comment-274 Best to read Luther before Edwards. I always take two aspirin before reading Edwards. Best to read Luther before Edwards. I always take two aspirin before reading Edwards.

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