New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-03-26
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
PROF. STEVENS ON PAULINE THEOLOGY.

PROF. STEVENS ON PAULINE THEOLOGY.
THE PAULINE THEOLOGY. Study Of the Origin
and Correlation Of the Doctrinal Teachings OF the
pG1e pr rsa By S eSY cricsm and
Interpretation ir Yale University. New-fork
Charles Scribncr's sons.
The old science of dogmatlc theology has now a
thriving sister or some woud say. formidable rival,
in the new science OF Biblical theology. This latter
branch undertakes to adherc strictly TO the methods
OF sound eXegesis and fair induction keeping on 'he
bias flowing from aprOr theories relative To scripture
and the Christian docrinal system. Yet 1t Is obvious
that in Biblical theology there are needed logical
grasp and a philosophical insight equal in degree TO
the demands made by the od-fashoned doctrina
theology. 1t Is the blending OF fearless penetrating
scholarly Interpretation, with comprehensvehesS ana
Intellectual vigor that gives It's high value 10 inc
treatise OF Professor stevens. Fully equipped WIN
the learning OF the modern German schools, ne Di'hsS
q sound common sense and rare discrimination to the
scrutiny OF the problems connected with the NE anu
the teachings Of the Apostle TO the Gentiies. lie mas
produced work which will take It's place in the 'front.'
rank of recent discussions on this class OF topics
brief statement OF the topics embraced IN IL VIII eA
hibit TO the reader the nature and variety OF the SUP
1ccts that handled.
consists of thirteen chapters, the frst lour
Of which are Introductory TO the main subject III
CHAPTER Professor stevens has examined the theories
OF Paul's conversion which seek to explain IL DIS "
psychological process and has sought TO ADJUST 'o
view that Paul's pre-Chrstian experience was
preparation for his conversion with the supernatural
explanation OF his great change OF lfe Chap'er II
treats OF the peculariues OF Paul as writer ana
thinker The ANALYSIS OF what the author calls fauis
mystical realism" IS of importance ior appeclauie
the SUBSEQUENT expostons of the Pauline doctrine ol
sin and Of Justification
The forces which shaped Paul's thoughts form the
theme of the third chapter. The chief place Is as
signed TO Old Testament and Rabblnic influences ana
nmple illustration Of these is furnished Chapter Nv
reviews the methods and results OF Biblical crl'cism
In its dealing with the Pauline epistles. Inc s'uus
OF Paul's theology discusses Pauls doctrine OF "ou
His conceptions the divine nature, of revelation anu
of Gods sovereignty and providence are discussed al
length Under the Doctrine of sin Chapter VIZ the
author considers Paus of the flesh and It's relation
TO the Greek view OF the same subject Inc oPHiio"s
OF recent writer's carefully reviewed. Inc "u'Ho
eeoks IN show in what sense Paul held that all men
sInned in Adam. Paul's characteristic idea that inc
law makes transgressions abound Is eiaoora"S
presented In its relation to the common view OF 'ne
law which regarded 1t given in order TO checR "
pressions The function OF the law In preparing Tie
wav for the reception OF the Gospel Is, in this cohhec
lion fully explained Chapter VIII eNmo'S "'O
elements OF Iauls doctrine OF Chrls'H iIS''
md explains his conception of ChristS pre-eASen'o
and beodshp over the Church and the world IN
CHAPTER TX the doctrine of Christs sacrlcai dea'h Is
studied Under Justification the author considers INC
torensic and the ethical elements OF Paus doctlhe
and shows how they would justly be combined Ill
theological doctrine.
Chapter XI presents examples OF PauPs treatment
of practical subjects in Illustration OF MS Dooc
n, The Christian Life. The organization. Offices ana
ordinances OF the Church form the subject OF op'el
VII and the final subject is The Pauline Eschatoogy
We're Pauls doctrine of the second advent OF christ
OF the resurrection the judgment and the spir'ua
bodv Is critically Investigated and the elements OF MS
teaching which are available for theological doctrine
are pointed out. ,.u,.
Not professional theoogans alone, but ln'elheeh'
,.- roaders rs we'll will find themselves repaid by
stndv OF Professor Stevenss lucid exposition OF 'he
thoughts of the great Apostle. who more 'fah any
o,hor onaned the door TO the understanding and re-
cention of the Gospel in the heather world.