Pastors and students are likely going to found this edition of Christian Theology as a work of classic since it will serve them with all information related to Christianity. Erickson begins with the explanation of what theology is and then proceeds by giving information about the doctrines of revelation, Jesus Christ, humanity, sins, the Holy Spirit, the church, the atonement and salvation, God, creation and providence and eschatology. This new edition also includes chapter on pedagogical aids, post modernity and also chapters on Christian Theology revealing the gospel message.
Main Discussion
Milliard J. Erickson (b.1932) is a Christian theologian, a professor of Theology and author who has constructed widely acclaimed systematic works on Christian Theology in addition, he has also written 20 other books. Currently he is working as a distinguished professor on Theology at Western Seminary in Portland and Oregon. Previously he also taught at Baylor University and earned a B.A. from the university at Minnesota, a B.D. from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary and M.A. from the University of Chicago and a PhD from Northwestern University.
Erickson was an ordained Baptist minister and a fairly conservative evangelical and moderately Calvinistic. He accommodates alternate views on a number of issues and also the worlds most vocal opponent of the liberal side of evangelicalism. He is a prominent critic on open theism and postmodern Christianity including the Emerging Church Movement. Milliard Erickson, who is a newly appointed Research Professor of Theology at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, has provided valuable materials for Evangelicals for writing the systematic theology text. He states in the preface that while the textbooks written by Augustus Strong, Charles Hodge, Louis Berkhof, they could in no way anticipate with the recent developments related with theological concepts on Christianity.
It often happens that a book that owes its publicity, appreciated does never undergoes any addition or revision. Milliard Ericksons Christian Theology was first published in three volumes over three years (1983-1685 unabridged one volume edition, 1986) has successfully proved itself as a contemporary standard in terms of evangelical circles an it is very much appreciable to see the fact that Erickson has spend time and energy in order to include some additions and labor to update his magnum opus. The wide use of the original edition was mainly to understand the Christian philosophy which was first comprehensive at the seminary level, evangelical Christian theologies that were published after a considerable dry spell. Ericksons book was considered to be a great contribution to the virtual deluge of the comprehensive and the systematic text on theology in the recent years.
He occupies a theological position and could describe as a centrist evangelical seeking to avoid extremes. Christian Theology is appreciated owing to its clarity of structure and content, its accuracy and fairness to its varieties of theological perspectives. Over the years students finds it very useful to understand the principles of Christianity.
L.Arnold Hustad is a professor on Theology and Philosophy at Crown College, Bonifacius, Minnesota. Millard J. Erickson is a distinguished professor of Theology at Truett seminary and also at Western seminary Portland, who wrote distinguished works on Christian Theology including works of classics such as The word Became Flesh, God in Three Persons and Christian Theology. Millard Ericksons Christian Theology, was first published in three volumes in over three years these volumes states that Erickson has worked to update his magnum opus.
The basic purpose of this book on Christianity is to understand the basic principle of Christianity. This work was considered to be the dry-spell (If something or someone is having a dry spell, they arent being as successful as they normally are) and comprehensive at seminary-level and evangelical theologies. Ericksons work on Christian Theology is a great contribution to virtual deluge. Ericksons philosophy on Christianity is clear and also at the same time evangelical. He occupies a great place as far as Christian theologies are concerned that are described as centrist evangelical that avoids extremes. Christian Theology is appreciated owing to its clarity of structure and content, its accuracy and fairness to varieties of theological perspectives.
Many students find this book by Erickson as understandable and enjoyable.
The new editions include several additions which are made on theological, intellectual, political, economic, social realms, etc. There are chapters on summaries, study questions, chapter objectives, biblical criticism, relationship between theology and philosophy and also contemporizes the Christian message. Erickson includes non-evangelical viewpoints giving the readers an inside look to what the conservative evangelical circle believes. The comments made are user friendly.
One of the most obvious additions made is on the chapter related to the technology of Postmodernism (pp. 158-74). According to Erickson Postmodernism has a close relation with premodernism and modernism, critiques radical postmodernism and put forward his own principle of positive postmodern theology. He develops a positive posture on postmodernism but we proposed to develop a genuine postmodern view which does not mean to retain the views of the premodern period (p. 169) and also it states that we must resist the tenets of the postmodernism (p. 169). The tenets are in the form of logic that embraces logical inconsistency and untenable subjectivism (pp. 170-71). In contrast to this Erickson comments on the perspectival objectivism that acknowledges and accounts the particulars of multiple perspectives and at the same time upholding the distinction between reality and our knowledge on reality (pp.171-172).
Erickson suggests in the light of postmodern shift( to know about the modern facility their culture, attitude) (p. 168) that the theologians should interact with the community of persons and consider for a more presuppositional approach in order to communicate with the non-Christians and use sequence of events as a communicational tool (pp. 173-174). In order to understand the language and the authority of the Bible, Erickson involves a speech act theory (pp. 153-57, 247). The speech act theory is very much beneficial in order to understand the genres in the Bible, different purposes and several elements that go into communication (p. 157).
There are several matters which are not mentioned properly such as in the case of discussion about historical Jesus, there is no such mention about perspectives related with Third Quest that deals primarily with historical Jesus. The section which deals with this part does not mention about any reference to recent discussions of the law, Paul, and justification. Erickson has done something more than other systematicians is to listen to the grass roots issues related to life of the church , his unchanged comments on worship and states that worship in actual has not been raging.
Erickson has included several other philosophies that to some extent fill the gap between the older edition and the revised edition of Christian Theology by publishing a dozen of books and materials. This revised edition does not deal with current fundamental philosophies related with Christian Theology though it successfully earns appreciation from the reviewers as well as the readers.
There are many changes that have been incorporated in the second edition which can only be understood through a close reading. There are several reviews of the original edition that has been published that are more than cosmetic and small and are woven throughout the book but there are no major substantive changes in the conclusions framed by Erickson. Some of the irrelevant materials have been deleted as they are unable to promote the message of Christianity and are no longer considered to be effective. Sometimes a sentence, paragraph or a small section has been deleted (e.g. material on R.M. Hares concept of the blik). Additions are made on both substantive and pedagogical. A list of summary, study questions, objectives, etc. has been included at the beginning of each chapter. The incorporation of materials that has been identified engages theological issues of significance to evangelicals are considered to be more substantive. For example, he comments on the Gods Open Hearted Mind debate (pp.307-308), Lordship-salvation (p.950) and Third Wave movements (p.872-73).
The section dealing with Methodology which includes a philosophically coherent collection of theories, concepts or ideas as they relate to a particular discipline or field of inquiry has undergone several changes Part One, Studying God (To know About God, His Power, How much be he is closed to our heart and so on) Three pages have been included in the review of twentieth century philosophies (pp.53-56). He does not prefer to go to the way of the deconstructionist but objects on the basis of its internal logical inconsistencies. In order to describe the theological scene he adds a paragraph on globalization (p. 68) and for the delineation of the process of doing theology, he adds a step Consultation of other cultural perspectives which states that interaction with other cultural perspectives helps us to distinguish the essence of biblical teaching from one cultural expression of it (pp. 74-75).
From the orthodox perspective, Erickson critiques on the process theology and the Neo-orthodoxy schools, and engages modern thoughts that are influencing the church today. His treatment of aberrant and heretical ideas are closely related with the Apostolic injunction (2 Tim. 224-26). In the first chapter what is theology (Theology describes the study, writing, research, or speaking on the nature of gods, especially in relation to human experience.) he gives a detailed description about theology which is a biblical, systematic and relates to the issues of general culture and learning. Theology is not only an intellectual enterprise but also a foundation of a God glorifying life. Theology describes the study, writing, research, or speaking on the nature of gods, especially in relation to human experience.
In Part two of the edition he states about the scriptures which is firmly convinced. He states his views about inerrancy of scripture, full inerrancy, and positions it in between absolute and limited inerrancy, which means that the Bible is truly truthful in all that it affirms which are interpreted in the light of the culture and means of communication (233-34). The glory of God is the evident theme throughout the work. His treatment of the doctrine of God reveals the view of divine sovereignty. Creation and providence are carried out in accordance to the decree of God which he calls as the plan of God which deals with mutual cooperation among the people and the blueprint for the free action. The plan of God states the eternal decision rendering on certain and on all things which shall come to pass (346). Erickson identifies his views which Warfield called Calvinistic congruism.
Milliard Ericksons Christian Theology is used widely in the universities and seminaries which are a reliable and comprehensive introduction for systematic theology. The new editions include several additions which are made on theological, intellectual, political, economic, social realms, etc. There are chapters on summaries, study questions, chapter objectives, biblical criticism, relationship between theology and philosophy and also contemporizes the Christian message. Erickson includes non-evangelical viewpoints giving the readers an inside look to what the conservative evangelical circle believes. The comments made are user friendly.
Magnificence of God is the central theme of Christian Theology. The author mentions about the greatness of Go din terms of his knowledge, power, other traditional natural attributes as well as his excellence and splendor. He reminds us that Theology as well as life needs to be centered on the living of God as well on other human creature. Careful theological reasoning and affirmation is given more priority in this edition. The author hopes that his book will successfully cater to all information related to Christianity and extend the kingdom. He writes for a conservative, Baptist perspective, Evangelical and though reformed he is not ardently Calvinistic. Christian Theology contains both Greek and Hebrew transliterations but are not at all overwhelming. This book is accessible for the use of seminars, lay readers as well and the scriptural quotations that are invented are mainly from the New International Version.
In spite of the widespread familiarity of Christian Theology and availability of many reviews and edition to the original context, this review mainly focuses on the changes that have been included in the second edition. The editions are perfectly woven in the book that is determined only through a close reading. Though there are no substantive changes included in the approach of the writer and conclusion. Several portions have been deleted owing to the fact that they are no longer considered as effective (e.g., Material on R.M Hares concept on blik). Some of the included items are study questions at the beginning of each chapter, incorporation of materials that identifies andor engages of the theological issues and significance to the evangelicals in the past or present, objectives, summary, etc. For instance, he comments on the openness of God debate (pp 307-308), Lordship- salvation (p. 950) and Third Wave movements (pp. 872-73). The Openness of God presents a careful and full-orbed argument that the God known through Christ desires. Lordship Salvation is a mean to teaching in the Christian theology which tells us to maintain us and also make balance on that good works are a necessary consequence of being declared righteous before God. Lordship salvation basically came on the 20th century. Third Wave is the part to describe about the Holy Spirit in this 20th century.
The additions made deals with methodology Part One, Studying God. Three pages on the subject of deconstruction have been included to the review of 20th centuries of philosophies (pp. 53-56). Erickson objects on the internal logical inconsistencies and does not follow the way of the deconstructionists. Erickson includes a brief paragraph on globalization ( p. 68) and in his delineation of the process of doing theology, he adds a step Consultation of other Cultural Perspectives stating that the essence of the biblical teaching from one cultural expression of it can only be distinguished through interaction with other cultural perspectives (pp. 74-75). There are also several pages included on the critical study of the Bible (pp. 105-112).
Calvinistic in his soteriology, holds firmly to the total depravity, unconditional election, perseverance of the saints at two points Erickson deviates from the Dortian stream. He makes a stark distinction between effectual calling and regeneration dealing conversation about the application of salvation. The tie is a universal atonement which is effectual only to those who receive it by faith. The view is espoused by Armenians but believes it to be biblical. A reading of chapter 28 in J.P. Boyces Abstract of Systematic Theology which provides for a helpful critique for the position he espouses.
Ericksons views on perseverance state the understanding of the laws of perseverance allows no room for indolence and laxity. Genuine faith issues in the fruit of spirit, salvation resulting from Holy Spirit gives evidence that he is at work for the benefits of the individual. If ones commitment to Christ is genuine then there is certainty on the biblical grounds that god will enable them to persist in such relationship (996-7).
Some of the irrelevant materials have been deleted as they are unable to promote the message of Christianity and are no longer considered to be effective. Sometimes a sentence, paragraph or a small section has been deleted (e.g. material on R.M. Hares concept of the blik). Additions are made on both substantive and pedagogical. A list of summary, study questions, objectives, etc. has been included at the beginning of each chapter. The incorporation of materials that has been identified engages theological issues of significance to evangelicals are considered to be more substantive.
The section dealing with Methodology (Basically Methodology refers to more than a simple set of methods.) has undergone several changes Part One, Studying God. Three pages have been included in the review of twentieth century philosophies. He does not prefer to go to the way of the deconstructionist but objects on the basis of its internal logical inconsistencies. In order to describe the theological scene he adds a paragraph on globalization and for the delineation of the process of doing theology, he adds a step Consultation of other cultural perspectives which states that interaction with other cultural perspectives helps us to distinguish the essence of biblical teaching from one cultural expression of it.
This volume mentions about ordinances, nature of church that leaves the students, pastors, deacons, layman, Sunday school teachers, etc. with an overview of Christianity.
The most important addition made is a chapter on Postmodernism and Theology(pp.158-74) where Erickson describes about postmodernism and modernism reviews a number of proposals for doing theology in postmodern ways , critiques radical postmodernism and proposes principles of positive postmodern theology. He develops a positive posture with reference to postmodernism which states about postmodern view but does not returns to the philosophy of premodern period (p.169) and at the same time we must resist the certain variety of postmodernised tenets . These tenets include new forms of logic which embrace logical inconsistency and untenable subjectivism (pp.170-71). Erickson comments perspectival objectivism which acknowledges and accounts the particularities of multiple perspectives and at the same time upholding the distinction between reality and knowledge of reality (pp. 171-72). Erickson suggests in the light of postmodern shift (to shift the thinking on the post modern culture, society etc.) (p.168) theologian interact with broad community of persons as well and to communicate with the non-Christians a presuppositional approach is essential which is possible by the use of narrative as a communication tool (pp.173-74).
In order to understand the language and authority of the Bible, Erickson introduced the speech act theory (pp.153-57, 247). This technique helps us to remind the genres in the Bible, several elements that go into communication (p.157).
In the light of the discussion of historical Jesus (in the history time to know about the Jesus) there is not a single reference mentioned about Third Quest. The Third quest for the historical Jesus began at that time as a protest against traditional Christian dogma, but when neutral historians peered into the well and came in front of us all they saw at that moment was a featureless Jesus. The section on justification makes no reference to the recent discussions about Paul, the law and justification. Erickson has addressed the grass roots issues of the life associated with church and his comments on the worship has remained unchanged as if the worship wars had not been raging. Basically the wars on the worships are just for style. No one really cared about this. Erickson has included near about dozen of books so as to fill the void between the original and the revised edition, for example. The Evangelical Mind and Heart Perspectives on Theological and Practical Issues, where is Theology Going.
According to Robert A. Pyne and Gary L. Nebeker, Bibliotheca Sacra, Ericksons work is unhesitatingly recommended for the purpose to be used for Christian Colleges. The Baptist standards states that this work of Erickson is a prominent publication and it is the most worthy to be studied for serious readers. B. Dale Ellenburg, Mid-America Theological Journal states that Ericksons main motive was to prepare a classic work on Christianity so that it is recommended as briefer version on Christian Theology with a view to provide a primer and more extended information about Christianity. Millard J. Erickson is a distinguished professor on Theology at Truett seminary. He wrote several books on Christianity such as God in Three Persons, The Word Became Flesh and Christian Theology. When read merely as a contestation of post modernity as a cultural phenomenon and a suggestion for how the Church can overcome consumerism and theological vacuity, this book overall is very persuasive.
For more than fifteen years Milliard Ericksons Christian Theology has been widely used and is regarded as the reliable and most interesting episode to the systematic theology. In order to retain such unique qualities and to cater to the needs of the bright, sociological, polititical, economical and also social works he included chapter important objectives, chapter all over summaries, new chapters on postmodernism, study questions, etc. The main theme deals with Magnificence of God ( central attractive theme of Christian Theology) where the author pray to the endless greatness of God , his power, knowledge, ,splendor excellence, natural attributes and centers on the great one God rather than on the human being. Millard J. Erickson is a distinguished professor of Theology at Baylors universitys Truett seminary and at Western Seminary, Portland. He is a dominating famous spokesperson along with various volumes to his credit, including God and the Father Almighty, The World Became Flesh, God in Three Persons, and Post modernizing the Faith.
We can also learn here to tell about the truth. Always we have to speak truth. When truth becomes private, it cannot be absolutely universal. But when truth is not universal, it cannot be say as truth. If the Church is not in possession of truth, truth as an understanding that corresponds exactly to what is in reality, and corresponds exactly to what is in the will and character of God, then it has been left speechless. It has nothing to say. Without this truth, its private insights are no more believable, no more compelling, and no more desirable than anyone elses. We are now in a position to understand that it is a pastoral conviction that underlies Wells advantage point from which the book is written that there is nothing in the modern world that is a match for the power of God.
The book teaches us that Jesus knows all and he does not know all. There is huge differences between the two meaning of know. We cant be overlapping it with each other. This is Gods Book and we know about the truth of all.
For anyone who is looking for a thorough, contemporary and accessible summary of historic Christian then it is Ericksons work on Christian Theology that has catered to the needs of pastors, laypeople and for anyone who wants to derive knowledge about Christianity that has been concluded by the Presbyterian Layman, (1998). His work is considered to be a classic in terms of modern evangelical textbook for seminary level of systematic theology. The popularity rests upon its Baptist approach, its moderate Calvinism and its premillennial stance which has been concluded by Robert D. Bell, biblical viewpoint. Endorsements are a book which is a very dedicated presentation of Christian theology depending on the scripture but continues conversation with the tradition of the church as well as contributes with concepts on modern theological and philosophical texts affirming Christianity. The arguments for affirming the inerrancy of the Bible as well as the divine inspiration are not fundamentalist. He includes critical historical exegesis. According to Wolfhart Pannenburg, the book constitutes for an excellent example of the evangelical outlook on the Christian faith as well as the basis on the dialog with all other theological existence. Milliard Ericksons Christian Theology has attained its popularity especially in the past few decades. According to J.I Packer this work is altogether a unique piece of work.
According to the Presbyterian Layman, (1998), this work benefits both the pastors and the laypeople so as to derive information about Christianity. According to Richard A Fordyce (Stone Campbell Journal), it is more for a seminar level than for the undergraduates. According to Robert Bell, Biblical viewpoint, it is clearly mentioned as a modern theology textbook for all seminary level systematic theology. The popularity rests upon the Baptist approach. Russ Bush, from Southwestern Journal of Theology, states that it is the better systematic theology also available. David Dockery from Grace Theological Journal, states that the work belongs to a library of every evangelical pastor, teacher and also student. Charles Chaney, Review and expositor, states that it is destined to be the major beginning text in systematic theology for the evangelicals. Alan D Strange from New Horizon, states that it is a right place for to follow for the statement for the varying different theological positions who confirms the meaning of the Bible.
The editions are perfectly woven in the book that is determined only through a close reading. Though there are no substantive changes included in the approach of the writer and conclusion. Several portions have been deleted owing to the fact that they are no longer considered as effective (e.g., Material on R.M Hares concept on blik). Some of the included items are study questions at the beginning of each chapter, incorporation of materials that identifies andor engages of the theological issues and significance to the evangelicals in the past or present, objectives, summary, etc. He adds a step Consultation of other Cultural Perspectives stating that the essence of the biblical teaching from one cultural expression of it can only be distinguished through interaction with other cultural perspectives. There are also several pages included on the critical study of the Bible.
We should be very polite in our approach towards others that is the main truth and responsibility and these has been described even in the classically marginalized and numerous incidents that is described in the history. The philosophies of both Foucault and Rorty have been challenged regarding their practical results. Rorty requires for the categories for which he has been abandoned for his liberal utopia. Foucaults conception of truth is simply a repetition of the political marginalization in the opposite direction. Though both of these philosophers require a deep and substantive engagement with the philosophies portrayed by each of these philosophers it is hard for them to understand the philosophy as portrayed by Wells.
Wells philosophy that postmodernism is characterized by private truth and radical individualism which has been opposed by Foucault and Rourty together with Heidegger and Wittgenstein. According to these philosophers truth exists within the public spaces of human existence. The private spheres are intelligible in the light of the public hermeneutic practices. If Wells would have resisted the tie between the objective universality and private truth then his reading might become more accurate. Moreover it is said that the truth claimed in postmodernism are never able to retain the status of being absolutely objective and historically universal.
When postmodernism resists objectivity and universality then the views portrayed by Thomas Negel view from nowhere is ought to be understood as a rejection. For a concise articulation of Foucaults position then you should consult with the interview of Foucault conducted by Alessandro Fontana and Pasquale and Pasquino which was published with the title Truth and Power. Erickson has taken into consideration and accounts the inputs from professors , students, reviewers and added several sections including chapters on postmodernism, chapter summaries, chapter objectives, study questions, etc. The central theme of the Christian Theology deals with the magnificence of god which states that god is present everywhere, and states about his power , knowledge and other traditional natural attributes as well as excellence and splendor. Life should be centered on the philosophy of Christianity rather than on human creature. It is true that postmodernism is a large umbrella and that many very disparate movements and thinkers can rightly be fit underneath it.
Millard J. Erickson, is a distinguished professor of Theology at Baylor Universitys Truett seminary and at western seminary, Portland He also wrote several books like The Postmodern Word, The World Became Flesh, Truth or Consequences, Introducing Christian Doctrine, and Post modernizing the Faith. According to ninth edition of the Christian Theology, we have to spread out and promote the truth from man to man. Always we have to speak the truth from our mind, from the internal heart with sincerely, freely and clearly. Always be positive and have the brave to stand in front of the truth and that attitude top face the truth. Lovable with your neighbors, try to be honest and good human being. Our duties are to be honest, become a true spoken person, honest and good human being. While whispering, speaking loudly, denying the gods gift and other things related to god all these is not the symptoms of a good person. Neglecting all those are good efforts and good reports and practicing those things are good. Speak politely, softly or not avoiding ourselves all are the good symptoms. We have to be alert on those parts of our daily life and these all are our duties. So from the ninth edition we can see that speaking the truth, upholding the good name of neighbors, not avoiding ourselves for telling truth and practicing it again and again are the main duties of the human beings. When we as a nation needed some sort of moral foundation and absolute Truth, we discovered the grim reality that neglect leads to decay.
Milliard Ericksons Christian Theology 2nd Edition is considered to be the best according to the survey of the modern protestant on the Christian truth. According to Packer this book is robustly evangelistic, firmly Baptist, thoroughly contemporary, and gently Calvinistic cautiously post-tribulationist premillennial, its fair minded breadth, meticulous analysis of the options has contributed to its popularity (J.I. Packer). It is a learned presentation of Christian doctrine on the basis of scripture but also includes theological contribution and modern philosophical contribution. According to Presbyterian Layman, it caters to the seminary level rather than for the undergraduates. Fordyce, Stone-Campbell journal, it is easily recognized as a popular modern evangelical textbook for the seminary level systematic theology. According to Robert D. Bell, Biblical viewpoint, this book states about Christian theology which is reliable and provides comprehensive introduction to systematic theology.
Analysis and evaluation of the book
Ericksons classic Christian Theology serves all information about Christianity including God, Jesus Christ, creation, humanity, sin, providence, atonement and salvation, eschatology, doctrines of revelation and the church. His analysis on Christian Theology 2nd Edition is easily accessible to any serious readers giving valuable information about Christianity. According to Mc Williams , Religious Studies Review , the book on Christian Theology by Erickson is clearly written and also well-outlined which at the same time serves as an excellent college textbook as well as it is easily accessible to any serious readers or educated laypersons. According to John Kohlenberger III, a Bookstore journal who states about Ericksons work of classic that it is an outstanding introduction on Christian Theology which ahs become a standard textbook for the undergraduate which are easily accessed by all general readers and also he recommends this to other bookstores so that common people could easily derive knowledge on Christianity.
According to Pyne and Nebeker, Ericksons work is unhesitatingly recommended for the purpose to be used for Christian Colleges.
According to Fordyce, a stone Campbell journal states that this book is appropriate for the seminars of the undergraduates and for the persons who are interested in deriving variety of information related with Christianity. The second edition of the Christian Theology by Milliard J. Erickson is comprised of 1312 pages and also Baker Academic, 1998. Dr. Erickson is a distinguished professor on Theology at Western Seminary, Portland, and he received his PhD from North Western University, and for many years he taught Theology at Bethel Seminary where he was also the academic dean. He has written more than twenty books including The World Became Flesh and Post modernizing the Faith.
Conclusion
The presentation of the Christian doctrine in this book on the basis of the scripture is so learned that one can continue conversation with the basic knowledge derived from this book and can contribute to the philosophical and theological concepts. For affirming the divine inspiration and inerrancy of the Bible, the form of arguments is not fundamental but it is open to all especially for those who are interested in the doctrine of Christianity. He describes about the critical historical exegesis. His book is a perfect example for the evangelical outlook for the Christian faith and is also a basis for dialog with other theological positions
Millard Ericksons Christian Theology has been widely used and has successfully established itself as the most useful according to the survey by the modern protestant of the Christian truth. Conservative, evangelically robust, thoroughly contemporary, gently Calvinistic, firmly Baptist and cautious post-tribulations premillennial, its fair minded breadth and proper analysis of the Christian theology has catered to its popularity.
For anyone who is looking for a thorough, contemporary and accessible summary of historic Christian then it is Ericksons work on Christian Theology that has catered to the needs of pastors, laypeople and for anyone who wants to derive knowledge about Christianity that has been concluded by the Presbyterian Layman, November December 1998. His work is considered to be a classic in terms of modern evangelical textbook for seminary level of systematic theology. The popularity rests upon its Baptist approach, its moderate Calvinism and its premillennial stance which has been concluded by Robert D. Bell.
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