A Brief Introduction to the Study of Theology

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. This little book contains the substance of lectures which for some time I have been in the habit of delivering to the junior students of the Theological Seminary, Cumberland University. It seemed to me that the publication of such an outline treatment of the science of Theo logical Encyclopedia and Methodology would be not only a matter of interest, but also of advantage, to many undergraduate ministerial students. It is certainly desirable that one should have a map, either in his mind or before him, when one studies geography. It is desirable, also, when one travels upon the high seas, even of theological science, that he should be able to knowhis bearings. Perhaps this brief outline of a great subject may serve some such purpose in behalf of that large and less advanced class of theological readers and stu dents for which it is exclusively intended. Per haps, also, it may serve to enliven and intensify the impression on the part of such readers.

This little book contains the substance of lectures which for some time I have been in the habit of delivering to the junior students of the Theological Seminary, Cumberland University. It seemed to me that the publication of such an outline treatment of the science of Theo logical Encyclopedia and Methodology would be not only a matter of interest, but also of advantage, to many undergraduate ministerial students. It is certainly desirable that one should have a map, either in his mind or before him, when one studies geography. It is desirable, also, when one travels upon the high seas, even of theological science, that he should be able to knowhis bearings. Perhaps this brief outline of a great subject may serve some such purpose in behalf of that large and less advanced class of theological readers and stu dents for which it is exclusively intended. Per haps, also, it may serve to enliven and intensify the impression on the part of such readers.