5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols

Deserted Island: Two More Books for a Stranded Podcast Host

Aug 16, 2023

Host and guest discuss books to take to a deserted island, including Charles Hodge's Systematic Theology. They also explore the impact of Princeton on the American church and appreciate Ernest Hemingway's writing style in The Old Man and the Sea.

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Charles Hodge's Systematic Theology is a valuable text that combines clear thinking, sharp analysis, and devotional moments.

Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea is an enjoyable choice for its concise storytelling and reader sympathy for the protagonist.

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Fourth Book: Charles Hodge's Systematic Theology

For the fourth book, Dr. Nichols chooses Charles Hodge's Systematic Theology, a three-volume work that he finds incredibly refreshing. Hodge's clear thinking and sharp analysis make this text valuable, and it also includes devotional moments that stir both the mind and soul. Dr. Nichols emphasizes Hodge's importance as part of the English version of Turreton, representing post-reformation scholasticism. Princeton, where Hodge was based, was a significant institution for theological conservatism in the United States.

Sending Dr. Stephen Nichols to a Deserted Island with Charles Hodge's Systematic Theology

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Princeton's Impact and The Old Man and the Sea

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Reading material is essential for anyone headed to a deserted island. Today, the retired host of Renewing Your Mind, Lee Webb, continues a discussion with Stephen Nichols about which books he would bring with him to a deserted island.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/deserted-island-two-more-books-for-a-stranded-podcast-host/

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