SIGNED, 1845, 1st Ed, THORNWELL, ARGUMENTS OF ROMANISTS, APOCRYHA, RELIGION

Description: The Arguments of Romanists from the Infallibility of the Church and the Testimony of the Fathers in Behalf of the Apocrypha Discussed and Refuted by James H. Thornwell New York: Leavitt, Trow & Company 1845 First Edition Inscribed by the author to Augustus Neander, D.D. [Additional information about him is provided below] Octavo, 417, [2] pages, publisher's original gilt lettered black cloth covered boards. Rochester Theological Seminary bookplate [Neander Library]. A few markings, some foxing and discoloration, minor rubbing, else in very good condition. Johann August Wilhelm Neander (1789–1850) was a distinguished German theologian and church historian whose work significantly shaped 19th-century theological scholarship. Born David Mendel to a Jewish family in Göttingen, Neander converted to Christianity in 1806, adopting the name "Neander," meaning "new man." He studied under the influential theologian Friedrich Schleiermacher in Berlin, which inspired his shift from speculative philosophy to church history. Neander became renowned for his deeply researched and spiritually committed approach to Christian history, emphasizing the development of Christian thought through historical context. His major work, General History of the Christian Religion and Church, spans multiple volumes and traces the evolution of Christianity from its beginnings to his era. After his death, his extensive library was acquired by Rochester Theological Seminary, enriching its collection and aiding theological study. Neander’s legacy endures through his emphasis on historical theology, his vast scholarship on early Christian figures, and his commitment to understanding Christianity as a transformative historical force. James Henley Thornwell's The Arguments of Romanists from the Infallibility of the Church and the Testimony of the Fathers in Behalf of the Apocrypha is a theological critique addressing Roman Catholic views on the inclusion of the Apocrypha in the biblical canon. Published in 1845, the book is structured as a series of nineteen letters written in response to Dr. Lynch, a Catholic priest who defended the Apocrypha’s scriptural authority. Thornwell challenges key Catholic doctrines such as the infallibility of the Church and the authority of early Church Fathers, which Romanists cited to support the Apocrypha’s inclusion. He argues from a Protestant perspective, questioning the basis for these texts’ canonical status and offering a broader critique of Catholic theological assumptions. Thornwell’s work represents the intense doctrinal debates of the 19th century, capturing a period of significant religious dialogue and division between Protestant and Catholic thinkers. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, and don't forget to check out my other listings.

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