Besides the inherent interest in Alexander’s thought, being a link between the old and new worlds, and what was being taught at Princeton Seminary for the formation of ministers from its inception, this book, in its clear and concise presentation, is a great recommendation for someone who wants to get into Christian doctrine or read a systematic theology for the first time.
Of specific interest is Alexander’s epistemology and apologetics, manifesting his Scottish common-sense realism. The Foreward by Rev. Maurice Roberts and Introduction by Dr. James Garretson thoroughly contextualize this treasure of reformed history.
Archibald Alexander (1772–1851) is known for his warm, experimental Calvinism, being the first professor at Old Princeton Seminary and for being a father of early American presbyterianism.
Charles Hodge (1797–1878), a major theologian and Alexander's student. He wrote down Alexander’s catechetical lectures on the first third of systematic theology in 1818, which form this book.
Travis Fentiman, MDiv, is the webmaster of ReformedBooksOnline.com. He lives in Vermont with his dear wife and four children. He has written theological books entitled, The Civil Government’s Authority about Religion & the Church, Circa Sacra: An Extended Introduction, 1 Corinthians – Head Coverings are Not Perpetual & they were Hair-Buns, with or without Material, Proven and The Biblical Sabbath is from Dawn to Dawn. He has written many theological and historical theology articles, as well as edited much classic reformed literature.
Maurice Roberts is a minister in the Free Church of Scotland (Continuing).
Dr. James M. Garretson has written numerous books on Archbald Alexander and Old Princeton.