Vernacular Scripture in the Reformation Era: Re-examining the Narrative

by Trevor Anderson I. The ‘Protestant Paradigm’ In this post I examine what historian Andrew Gow calls the “Protestant Paradigm” (PP) – a narrative regarding the status of popular piety and vernacular Scripture in the pre-Reformation era. Andrew Gow studied Reformation history under Heiko Oberman and is currently a professor of religious studies at the University… Read More Vernacular Scripture in the Reformation Era: Re-examining the Narrative

June 5, 2017June 15, 2017 Trevor Anderson3 Comments

St. Thomas and Christian Hedonism: Desiring Good

by Trevor Anderson In this and some following posts, I’d like to highlight what I see to be some notable convergences between the theology of St. Thomas Aquinas, the 13th century “common doctor” of the Church, and Pastor John Piper, whose philosophical theology exerts considerable influence on New Calvinist thought. Christian Hedonism and Practical Reason First,… Read More St. Thomas and Christian Hedonism: Desiring Good

July 28, 2016August 3, 2016 Trevor Anderson12 Comments

The Liturgical Significance of Pastor John

We are pleased to feature a guest post by Andrew Kuiper Mainly poetry was chosen because the emotions of a young man can run deep in the river of poetry. Clyde Kilby was a giant in the lit department in those days, and his book Poetry and Life was lived in front of us in class.… Read More The Liturgical Significance of Pastor John

July 4, 2016July 25, 2016 Andrew KuiperLeave a comment

New Calvinism and Logical Thought

[This piece is meant as a companion to “New Calvinism and Scholarship.”] by Trevor Anderson The aspiration to competent, consistent thought is a defining mark of New Calvinism. Such thought (both within the movement and outside of it) is often referred to as ‘logic’. To take a few examples of this New Calvinist commitment: R.C. Sproul… Read More New Calvinism and Logical Thought

June 12, 2016June 13, 2016 Trevor Anderson3 Comments

A Word about John Piper

by Trevor Anderson I’d like to say a few words about Pastor John Piper to give a better sense of where I’ve come from theologically, and to give a brief word of thanks to him (even if he never reads it). I was in high school when I discovered Pastor John’s theology — a compelling interpretation of… Read More A Word about John Piper

February 27, 2016June 7, 2016 Trevor AndersonLeave a comment

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Vernacular Scripture in the Reformation Era: Re-examining the Narrative

St. Thomas and Christian Hedonism: Desiring Good

The Liturgical Significance of Pastor John

New Calvinism and Logical Thought

A Word about John Piper