James Petigru Boyce: A Southern Baptist Statesman (American Reformed Biographies)
"Finally, here is a contemporary, definitive biography of James Boyce, the visionary founder of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Ultimately this captivating biography moves us to worship God. Make it your must-read biography this year." --Joel R. Beeke, president, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids"A masterpiece, combining keen insights with a definitive historical account. Boyce was a great Christian leader, statesman, preacher, and educator. Now, in this fine biography, we find even more reason to thank God for him." --R. Albert Mohler, Jr., president, South Baptist Theological Seminary"Dr. Nettles' new study of Boyce's life well captures the theological and social challenges that faced Boyce and his colleagues in their endeavors to establish a solid theological school modeled after that of Old Princeton and the way in which, by the grace of God and to the glory of God, they triumphed." --Michael A. G. Haykin, professor of church history and biblical spirituality, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary