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title: 'The Relations of Faith and Philosophy: An Address Before the Porter Rhetorical Society of Andover Theological Seminary at Its Anniversary, Sept. 4, 1849'
type: pdf
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authors:
- 'Henry Boynton Smith'
date: 1850-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Apologetical Method'
- 'Theological Method'
- 'Reason'
scriptures:
- 'Hebrews 11'
- 'John 14'
- 'Romans 1'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/smith-1850-the-relations-of-faith-and-philosophy-an-address-before-the-porter-rhetorical-society-of-andover-theological-seminary-at-its-anniversary-sept-4-1849
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# The Relations of Faith and Philosophy: An Address Before the Porter Rhetorical Society of Andover Theological Seminary at Its Anniversary, Sept. 4, 1849

An 1849 address contrasting faith and philosophy: faith is trust in God's revealed authority and Scripture, while philosophy seeks law, system, and reason; Smith examines their tensions and proper relation.

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