Reformed Confessions of the Sixteenth Century [Paperback]

Arthur C. Cochrane (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 31, 2003

Reformed Confessions of the Sixteenth Century makes available a number of confessional documents that are not easily accessible elsewhere. Arthur Cochrane's introduction to the work and to each confession indicates each document's importance and its theological emphases. A new introduction by Jack Rogers focuses on developments in the study of Reformed Confessions since the first appearance of Cochrane's book in 1966.

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A gift to all who love the Reformed faith. -- Gary Neal Hansen, Assistant Professor of Church History, Dubuque Theological Seminary, Dubuque, Iowa

A treasury of the Reformed tradition in its beginnings! These documents display the richness and clarity of this diverse tradition. -- Leanne Van Dyk, Professor of Reformed Theology, Western Theological Seminary Holland, Michigan

About the Author

Arthur C. Cochrane was a leading authority on Reformed confessions and the theology of Karl Barth. Among his books are The Existentialists and God, Eating and Drinking with Jesus, The Theology of Peace, and The Church's Confession Under Hitler.

Product Details

• Paperback: 354 pages
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press; 2nd edition edition (October 31, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0664226949
• ISBN-13: 978-0664226947
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,268,010 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Professor of Theology Emeritus at San Francisco Theological Seminary.
Vice President for Southern California of San Francisco Theological Seminary (1990-1999)
Moderator of the 213th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) (2001-2002)
Associate for Theological Studies in the Theology and Worship Ministry Unit, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) (1988-1990)
Professor of Philosophical Theology at Fuller Seminary (1971-1988)
Professor of Philosophy, Westminster College, PA (1963-1971)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Understand Reformed Theology during the Reformation, December 29, 2007

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Cochrane's book provides a needed background to the Reformed movement during the Reformation. It is not a history. It gives insight into Reformed thinking by publishing the confessions of the period. A must for Reformed and Presbyterian pastors and scholars

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5.0 out of 5 stars Hard to Find Material All in One Place, February 3, 2010

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This book will likely be of interest to students of the Reformation, whether studied from the theological or historical angle. The confessions included (chronologically) trace a clear arc not only of the ways in which the Reformers say "No" to certain points of Catholic doctrine and practice, but also, very importantly, how they saw and responded to a need to go beyond merely saying "no." This book might be regarded like an overview of the development of Reformed theology. Many of these confessions are obscure and many are hard to find elsewhere. This is a reprint of a book that had gone out of print. It is a very valuable resource, and a very good resource for an adult Christian education class, especially for Christians who trace their denomination back to the Reformers. I'm tempted to say that every church belonging to a Reformed denomination should probably have a copy of this book in their church library.