Systematic Theology Biblical and Historical Robert Duncan Culver Pages: 1280 Trim: Hardback Isbn: 1845500490 Isbn 13: 9781845500498 UPC: ST0490 List Price: £29.99 Released: November 2008 Imprint: Mentor Category: Theology & Doctrine > Systematic Theology > Systematic Theology General Preview contents page (PDF) Preview sample (PDF) Please note that to view PDF files you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader -- click here to download now.

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Reviews

"Culver brings both the explicitly biblical framework of Reymond and the historical-mindedness of McGrath together in one massive volume!"

Tony Reinke, Shepherds Scrapbook

"Dr Culver is a veteran teacher in the classic evangelical and Reformed stream of Christian understanding, and this wide-ranging, well-directed, sharp-sighted textbook is his magnum opus. Within the group of recent conservative systematic theologies this one stands high as a demonstration of the biblical rationality of the Reformed faith."

J. I. Packer, Professor, Regent College, Canada

"Culver's Systematic Theology is biblically grounded, edifying and thorough. As a theologian, he writes with the worshipful reverence of a Puritan, the stirring exhortation of a prophet, the logical precision of a philosopher, and the wise guidance of a pastor. His desire to ground all our theology in Scripture is obvious throughout."

K. Erik Thoennes, Professor, Biola University, California

'Here is a bold, comprehensive, and faithful systematic theology. This work is based clearly upon a biblical foundation and is marked by genuine scholarship, doctrinal clarity, and historical insight. This new Systematic Theology should be warmly received by evangelical pastors, laypersons, and students.'

R. Albert Mohler Jr. President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Kentucky

‘Not every book that has seen the light of day should have been written, but this volume by the Rev Dr Robert Duncan Culver was one that just had to be. Without it, we would have been deprived of one of the strongest examples of the exegetical use of the Bible in forming a Systematic Theology for our day. Parts of this line of teaching has only been known through the oral presentations of a stream of great teachers: Dr. Culver represents the highest achievement in the area of Systematic Theology of that line …this volume has such uniqueness about it that our generation, and those that follow us, would have been left with some major gaps in our understanding [without it].’

Walter C. Kaiser, Jr., President, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Massachusetts

‘Despite its comprehensive scope, this book is written with simplicity and clarity, two virtues often lacking in systematic theologies. Deeply rooted in the wealth of Bible-wisdom, and drawing on the witness of historical theology across the centuries, Dr. Culver has given us a classic statement of the evangelical faith. This is a book to come back to again and again.’

Timothy George, Dean, Beeson Divinity School , Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama & executive editor of Christianity Today

‘Dr Robert Culver has been an “international treasure” in the church for years and has helped many of us in our personal walk and ministry. As a theologian, he is biblical and balanced, and he keeps reminding us that theology is for living and not just for studying. He believes that a theologian should challenge and instruct and he fulfills these ministries admirably. Both the young preacher and the veteran will find enlightenment and nourishment in these pages.’

Warren W. Wiersbe

‘Here is the rich harvest of a dedicated scholar's lifetime of study, teaching, and writing. There is no area of theology that Dr. Culver fails to discuss with a masterful grasp of all the relevant issues. What I especially appreciate is his command of significant literature. This exhaustive work provides a resource that pastors in particular will find of great help in dealing with doctrinal questions.’

Vernon Grounds, Chancellor, Denver Seminary, Colorado

‘Systematic Theology by Robert Duncan Culver, a distinguished student of Scripture and an eleventh generation descendent of a Puritan who arrived on American shores in 1635, represents the labor of a lifetime. This theological resource proves to be thoroughly biblical, soundly orthodox, and eminently readable. Thus, it receives my warm commendation to those who love and cherish God's Word.’

Richard Mayhue, Executive Vice President, The Master's College and Seminary, California

‘It was my pleasure to study in Dr. Culver's systematic theology courses at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Long have I cherished his notes from such classes as "sin and salvation" and "ecclesiology and eschatology." What I learned from him has served me exceptionally well as an evangelical professor. As I perused the present work, it was just as if I were back in the classroom. Dr. Culver's careful presentation and encyclopedic wisdom shine through these pages. I am grateful that the current generation of Bible students—and those to come—will now be able to learn from one of the American masters of theology.’

Kendell H. Easley, Professor, Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, Tennessee

Customer Reviews

Thanks to 'vanguard for his positive review. In answer to his question about the print, the font size is 10. This is in the standard range for published material of this kind. Our market research indicated that a single volume would be preferred if it could be kept to around 1200 pages. We have no plans to add a CD to the book but a digital version should shortly be available through Biblesoft and Logos

Posted by The Publisher at 12:55 on Monday 05 March 2007

The book appears to be a valuable contribution based on a reading of some of the issues; however, if you wish to sell more copies I would increase the font size and possibly put it into two volumes. In addition, you may wish to include a CD with the book so that the font can be manipulated and enlarged. I expect to see purchased copies being recycled into used book stores because of this issue. I will have to visit the optometrist if I wish to enjoy this book.

Posted by vanguard@tcq.net at 14:35 on Friday 02 March 2007

I received a copy of Robert Culver Duncan’s Systematic Theology, Biblical and Historical this past July (2006). I have not completed reading through – it is one of my reading projects, and I am just halfway through. It has been an interesting and informative read. Robert Duncan writes in an engaging manner. He has a good grasp of the historical background of the various doctrines. It is instructive to trace the development of each one historically. The historical approach itself merits a reading of this Theology. It is 1280 pages – that is true. But it is a dense 1280 pages – the first book that I have read that requires good light and my reading glasses. On these large pages with small but adequate print is a lot of excellent reading – considerably more than most single volume systematic theologies. He approaches theology in a balanced way, respectfully explaining positions that differ from his own, while unapologetically stating his own views and conclusions. As a bookseller, I intend to stock this book and heartily recommend it to those looking for a thorough, interesting, orthodox, evangelical and biblical Systematic Theology.

Posted by Craig Ewoldt Jos Nigeria at 22:21 on Sunday 14 January 2007