Charles Hodge (1797-1878) is regarded by many as the most significant American theologian of the nineteenth century. He drove forward the rapid growth of theological education and contributed to Presbyterianism's wide-ranging influence in public life. His advocacy of a Reformed orthodoxy combined with evangelical piety attracted a broad following within Old School Presbyterianism that spilled over into American evangelicalism as a whole. Hodge helped to define a distinctive ministerial model -- the pastor-scholar -- and his fingerprints can be observed all over the Reformed Christian scene today.
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"A many-sided theologian demands a many-sided biography, which is exactly what Andrew Hoffecker has provided in this careful, balanced, discerning, and insightful book."
--Mark A. Noll, Francis A. McAnaney Professor of History, University of Notre Dame
"Andy Hoffecker sets the record straight. . . . A winsome portrait of a theologian who still deserves to be taken with utmost seriousness." --Richard Mouw, President, Fuller Theological Seminary
"A wonderfully entertaining and informative read. . . . A worthy capstone to Hoffecker's career." --Carl R. Trueman, Professor of Historical Theology and Church History, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia
"I could not put Hoffecker's book down. It clearly and vividly presents Hodge's theology and his story." --John Frame, Professor of Systematic Theology and Philosophy, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando
--Mark A. Noll, Francis A. McAnaney Professor of History, University of Notre Dame
"Andy Hoffecker sets the record straight. . . . A winsome portrait of a theologian who still deserves to be taken with utmost seriousness." --Richard Mouw, President, Fuller Theological Seminary
"A wonderfully entertaining and informative read. . . . A worthy capstone to Hoffecker's career." --Carl R. Trueman, Professor of Historical Theology and Church History, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia
"I could not put Hoffecker's book down. It clearly and vividly presents Hodge's theology and his story." --John Frame, Professor of Systematic Theology and Philosophy, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando
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W. Andrew Hoffecker (M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; Ph.D. Brown University) currently serves as Professor of Church History at Reformed Theological Seminary.
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Charles Hodge
W. Andrew Hoffecker
Book Description: Charles Hodge (1797-1878) is regarded by many as the most significant American theologian of the nineteenth century. He drove forward the rapid growth of theological education and contributed to Presbyterianism's wide-ranging influence in public life. His advocacy of a Reformed orthodoxy combined with evangelical piety attracted a broad following within Old School Presbyterianism that spilled over into American evangelicalism as a whole. Hodge helped to define a distinctive ministerial model-the pastor-scholar-and his fingerprints can be seen all over the Reformed Christian scene of today.
Review: This was a biography on Charles Hodge and his ministry. This is a great series to learn about those who have gone before. We live in a world where these biographies become more important to have an example of Godliness before us due to people moving, changes in the church and the breakdown of the family even in the church. Never before have more people been only been to church on Christmas Eve and Easter when they come to Christ it is through the lives of believers that we can glean the lives we wish to reflect upon for encouragement and example. Charles Hodge had a very dynamic life and his childhood was a model for our culture today to reflect on. It is important to have Godly role models for us to learn from.
I would like to thank Net Galley and P & R Publishing for allowing me to read and review his book in return for a free copy and I was never asked to write a favorable review by anyone.
W. Andrew Hoffecker
Book Description: Charles Hodge (1797-1878) is regarded by many as the most significant American theologian of the nineteenth century. He drove forward the rapid growth of theological education and contributed to Presbyterianism's wide-ranging influence in public life. His advocacy of a Reformed orthodoxy combined with evangelical piety attracted a broad following within Old School Presbyterianism that spilled over into American evangelicalism as a whole. Hodge helped to define a distinctive ministerial model-the pastor-scholar-and his fingerprints can be seen all over the Reformed Christian scene of today.
Review: This was a biography on Charles Hodge and his ministry. This is a great series to learn about those who have gone before. We live in a world where these biographies become more important to have an example of Godliness before us due to people moving, changes in the church and the breakdown of the family even in the church. Never before have more people been only been to church on Christmas Eve and Easter when they come to Christ it is through the lives of believers that we can glean the lives we wish to reflect upon for encouragement and example. Charles Hodge had a very dynamic life and his childhood was a model for our culture today to reflect on. It is important to have Godly role models for us to learn from.
I would like to thank Net Galley and P & R Publishing for allowing me to read and review his book in return for a free copy and I was never asked to write a favorable review by anyone.
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One of the things that is essential to a good biography is a solid purpose. This biography deffinately has that, as pointed out by Noll in the introduction. The thing about Dr. Hoffecker's writing that makes it such a joy to read, is his attention to the historical context surrounding the facts he uses to make his points. This makes, Charles Hodge:The Pride of Princeton, a good introduction and starting point for several issues surrounding American Presbyterianism in the 19th century. Overall, this is a wonderful work that reminds us that we can not seperate men, their choices, or the principles they championed from the issues and problems that shaped the world they were living in.
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By Woodie Mason
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I found Dr. Hoffecker's book very contagious; the more I read the greater my desire to read further. The author took Charles Hodge's vast amount of writings and condensed them into an orderly, systematic biography which gave background information which enlightened Hodge's reasons, methods and goals for writing as he did. For me, I especially benefited from the sections on Hodge's two year European studies, especially in Germany. These sections gave me a much greater appreciation of the flow of theological teaching as influenced by concurrent philosophies present in Europe. This benefit was further re-enforced in the account of Hodge's writings in defense of orthodoxy against these new European philosophical theologies and how these new teachings eventually spread to America.
Dr. Hoffecker placed short preview summaries before major sections and a short summary paragraph at the end of these sections. This allowed almost anyone to follow the flow of the chapter, even if their knowledge of history of American Presbyterianism was scant. It is not possible to include every detail in a biography but Charles Hodge, the Pride of Princeton certainly gives enough for one to see that Hodge was a genuine professor of theology during a time of great change.
Dr. Hoffecker placed short preview summaries before major sections and a short summary paragraph at the end of these sections. This allowed almost anyone to follow the flow of the chapter, even if their knowledge of history of American Presbyterianism was scant. It is not possible to include every detail in a biography but Charles Hodge, the Pride of Princeton certainly gives enough for one to see that Hodge was a genuine professor of theology during a time of great change.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Written in clear and elegant prose, Charles Hodge: The Pride of Princeton reveals the author's deep affection for his subject and also his scrupulous objectivity as a biographer. Essential reading not only for those interested in fine biography but also for those interested in what Alexandr Solzhenitsyn called a "great soul."
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By William Dill
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With theology, it takes a skilled author to enliven what could be a dull story. Hodge made a statement with his life and written works. Dr. Hoffecker's pen translates this historical perspective to today's Christian World View. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about Charles Hodge and his life.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I've read many biographies. For me, Hodge's page-turning biography made Charles Hodge come alive.
I not only learned fascination information, I but gained an understanding of the growth of Christianity in America.
Rave reviews on the book cover met my high expectations.
Affordable, readable - must read for every biography and church history lover
I not only learned fascination information, I but gained an understanding of the growth of Christianity in America.
Rave reviews on the book cover met my high expectations.
Affordable, readable - must read for every biography and church history lover
2 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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I'm disappointed that P&R would donwgrade to a paperback for an important book in what is an excellent series so far.
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