THE SPIRIT OF PROTESTANTISM :: 1961 HB w/ DJ

• Hardback Book with Dust Jacket
• Written by Robert McAfee Brown
• Over 260 pages
• Copyright © 1961 by Oxford University Press, Inc.

" In this book Professor Brown, one of the leading theologians in America, presents the spirit of Protestantism - its origins, history, and meaning - from the point of view of the "insider" who seeks to communicate with those in the "outside" of his faith. Using non-technical language, and writing in a smoothly paced style enlivened with quick flashes of humor, he investigates the meaning of Protestant worship, the relationship between Protestantism and Roman Catholicism, and finally, social and individual ethics. "

" Although Protestantism does not have boundaries as easily recognizable as those of Roman Catholicism, it does have a large body of shared convictions, and the convergences between different groups are as significant as the divergences. Stressing that Protestantism has a heritage and the "the Reformation must continue," the author criticizes that heritage when necessary and makes no attempt to "sell" his faith by exaggerating its virtues and ignoring its faults, Protestants, whatever their denomination, will find the central features of their own group impressively set forth. "

" In describing what it is like to be a Protestant, Professor Brown avoids the "arm's length" objective approach found in so many books. He offers instead a personal confession of faith by a believing Protestants who views the spirit Protestantism as a "constant renewal at the hand of God." His book will prove a valuable experience for the lay reader, the clergy, the undergraduate, and the seminary student. Not only Protestants but Roman Catholics as well will find this volume stimulating and useful reading. "

Contents include:

" PART ONE: APPROACHING PROTESTANTISM: SOME BASIC PRELIMINARIES
1. The Misunderstandings of Protestantism (what Protestantism is not)
2. The Catholicity of Protestantism (reform or revolt?)
3. The Varieties of Protestantism (a swift catalog of family quarrels, family reunions, and the patience of God)
4. The Spirit of Protestantism

PART TWO: CENTRAL PROTESTANT AFFIRMATIONS
Introductory Note
5. The Centrality of Grace and the Life of Faith
6. The Authority of Scripture
7. The Sovereignty of God - and Some Implications
8. The Priesthood of All Believers
9. The Calling of the Christian Man
10. Loving God with the Mind
11. The Worship of God
12. The Worship of God (continued): The Sacraments

PART THREE: ONGOING PROTESTANT CONCERNS
13. Protestantism and Roman Catholicism
14. Authority: The Achilles' Heel of Protestantism
15. Protestantism and Culture
16. Holy Worldliness: The "Highest" and the "High St."
17. Living Tensions Within Protestantism
18. Preface: A "Pilgrim People"

NOTES
INDEX "

This book came from a church library and has a church stamp on the first blank page with the name and address.
The book is in very nice condition, but the edges of the pages look dirty/yellowed due to aging.
The dust jacket is worn and has some edgewear and small tears.
No torn or ripped pages.
No other markings or writing.

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