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Review of William Fairweather, The Background of the Gospels: Or, Judaism in the Period Between the Old and New Testaments

Reviews contemporary theological literature critiquing Modern Positive Theology and studies on Judaism's role in Gospel background, apocalyptic writings, and OT criticism.

Geerhardus Vos ⬩ 1910

Review of Edward W. Winstanley, Spirit in the New Testament

Surveys 'Modern Positive Theology'—a conservative effort to reformulate the Gospel—and critiques New Testament treatments of the Holy Spirit. Reviews scholarship on Judaism's influence on the Gospels.

Geerhardus Vos ⬩ 1910

Review of James Denney, Jesus and the Gospel

Review of Modern Positive Theology and James Denney's Jesus and the Gospel. Argues the New Testament and Jesus' own consciousness (and resurrection) justify early church worship of Christ.

Geerhardus Vos ⬩ 1910

Review of Wilhelm Caspari, Echtheit, Hauptbegriff und Gedankengang der Messianischen Weissagung; and J. Boehmer, Gottes Angesicht

Review of Modern Positive Theology and Old Testament criticism, debating the genuineness of Isaiah 9:1–6 and related exegesis (see Exod.33). Contrasts conservative and liberal methods.

Geerhardus Vos ⬩ 1910

Review of Karl Marti, The Religion of the Old Testament

Review of Modern Positive Theology: conservative effort to restate the Gospel for modern thought. Critiques Wellhausenian historicism and examines Old Testament messianic claims (Isaiah 9).

Geerhardus Vos ⬩ 1910

The Present and the Future Kingdom

Defends traditional biblical scholarship against modern dismissals. Examines Jesus' teaching on the kingdom—present spiritual reign versus a sudden future consummation—and the theological consequences.

Geerhardus Vos ⬩ 1910

The Philosophy of Revelation

Bavinck's Stone Lectures defend a philosophy of revelation, arguing that Christian supernaturalism grounds science, history, and culture against naturalism, pantheism, and pragmatism.

Geerhardus Vos ⬩ 1909

Calvin and Common Grace

Bavinck explores Christianity's relation to culture, arguing for common grace: created nature and pagan wisdom retain truth fulfilled in Christ. He critiques papal infallibility.

Geerhardus Vos ⬩ 1909

Review of Ludwig Couard, Die religiösen und sittlichen Anschauungen der alttestamentlichen Apokryphon und Pseudepigraphen

Reviews essays on Calvin (music) and recent literature on prophecy, apocrypha, and the Sermon on the Mount. Discusses Daniel, the Apocalypse, millennial views, and Messianic thought.

Geerhardus Vos ⬩ 1909

Review of W.O.E. Oesterley and G.H. Box, The Religion and Worship of the Synagogue

Survey reviews from the Princeton Theological Review: a lecture on John Calvin, assessments of Pauline mysticism and synagogue worship, and recent works in historical theology.

Geerhardus Vos ⬩ 1909

Review of Max Meinertz, Jesus und die Heidenmission

Reviews a Princeton lecture on John Calvin and recent literature debating Jesus’ universalism and the missionary command, focusing on Synoptic exegesis and early-church missions.

Geerhardus Vos ⬩ 1909

Review of A. Schlatter, Der Zweifel an der Messianität Jesu

Scholarly review linking Reformation, natural law, and Protestant historiography to Schlatter's study of Jesus' Messianic consciousness, analyzing causes of the 'Messianic secrecy'.

Geerhardus Vos ⬩ 1909

Review of W.H. Bennett, The Religion of the Post-Exilic Prophets

Reviews of John Howie’s biography, W.H. Bennett’s study of post‑exilic prophetic theology, and George Milligan’s papyri‑informed commentary on St. Paul’s Thessalonian epistles.

Geerhardus Vos ⬩ 1909

Review of James Hastings, ed., A Dictionary of Christ and the Gospels, Vols. 1 & 2

Review of Hastings' Dictionary of Christ and the Gospels: commends scope and utility for preachers but criticizes liberal tendencies—Ritschlianism, scepticism about miracles, revelation, and gospel historicity.

Geerhardus Vos ⬩ 1908

Review of Ernest J. Scott, The Fourth Gospel: Its Purpose and Theology

Review of the Westminster Assembly and recent Fourth Gospel scholarship, critiquing Ritschlian and critical reductions while defending the Johannine Logos theology and unity of the Gospel.

Geerhardus Vos ⬩ 1908

Review of James H. Ropes, The Apostolic Age in Light of Modern Criticism

Scholarly review of essays on the Westminster Assembly and recent New Testament criticism, treating Paul, the Fourth Gospel, Acts, miracles, and historical-theological method.

Geerhardus Vos ⬩ 1908

Saviour

Scholarly entry on the term 'Saviour' tracing OT and NT usage. Explores Christ's saving role, links to resurrection, demonology, Pastoral Epistles and anti‑Gnostic polemic.

Geerhardus Vos ⬩ 1908

Salvation

Entries analyze 'Salt' as a biblical symbol (preservation, covenant, purity) and 'Salvation' as deliverance—physical healing, spiritual rebirth, and eschatological redemption.

Geerhardus Vos ⬩ 1908

Review of Heinrich Hilgenfeld, Verzeichnis der von Adolf Hilgenfeld verfassten Schriften

Studies Augustine’s doctrine of knowledge and authority: revelation, apostolicity, and Scripture as the ground of religious authority. Also reviews the authority of Christ.

Geerhardus Vos ⬩ 1907

Review of Dr. Joh. Göttsberger, Dr. Jos. Sickenberger, Biblische Zeitschrift in Verbindung mit der Redation der “Biblischen Studien”, 1906

Explores Augustine’s view that religious authority rests on divine revelation, apostolicity, and Scripture—apostles as Christ’s authorized foundation. Includes brief periodical reviews.

Geerhardus Vos ⬩ 1907

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Review of William Fairweather, The Background of the Gospels: Or, Judaism in the Period Between the Old and New Testaments

Review of Edward W. Winstanley, Spirit in the New Testament

Review of James Denney, Jesus and the Gospel

Review of Wilhelm Caspari, Echtheit, Hauptbegriff und Gedankengang der Messianischen Weissagung; and J. Boehmer, Gottes Angesicht

Review of Karl Marti, The Religion of the Old Testament

The Present and the Future Kingdom

The Philosophy of Revelation

Calvin and Common Grace

Review of Ludwig Couard, Die religiösen und sittlichen Anschauungen der alttestamentlichen Apokryphon und Pseudepigraphen

Review of W.O.E. Oesterley and G.H. Box, The Religion and Worship of the Synagogue

Review of Max Meinertz, Jesus und die Heidenmission

Review of A. Schlatter, Der Zweifel an der Messianität Jesu

Review of W.H. Bennett, The Religion of the Post-Exilic Prophets

Review of James Hastings, ed., A Dictionary of Christ and the Gospels, Vols. 1 & 2

Review of Ernest J. Scott, The Fourth Gospel: Its Purpose and Theology

Review of James H. Ropes, The Apostolic Age in Light of Modern Criticism

Saviour

Salvation

Review of Heinrich Hilgenfeld, Verzeichnis der von Adolf Hilgenfeld verfassten Schriften

Review of Dr. Joh. Göttsberger, Dr. Jos. Sickenberger, Biblische Zeitschrift in Verbindung mit der Redation der “Biblischen Studien”, 1906

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