{"product_id":"natural-theology","title":"Natural Theology","description":"\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW265191025 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\"\u003eLearn why we need to retrieve natural theology with J.V. Fesko:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"On Esteeming Natural Theology: Credo Alliance\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yR5JzFSiwIQ\" width=\"914\" height=\"514\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW265191025 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\"\u003eBiblical and natural theology may \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\"\u003enot appear to mix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\"\u003e but the two \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\"\u003eactually\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\"\u003edo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\"\u003e belong together. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\"\u003eVos’s reputation as the father of contemporary biblical theology is not negated by his earlier teaching of natural theology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\"\u003eappearing here for the first time in English.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW265191025 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr BCX0 SCXW265191025\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW265191025 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\"\u003eGathered from source material found \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\"\u003ein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\"\u003e the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\"\u003eHeritage Hall archives at Calvin Seminary and University\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\"\u003e, these are the earliest notes of Vos’s lectures on natural theology. They demonstrate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\"\u003ehis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\"\u003e understanding of Reformed orthodox approaches as well as extensive knowledge of contemporary developments in the subject.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW265191025 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW265191025 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\"\u003eThe present volume\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\"\u003e could be regarded as, and may have formed, a partial introduction to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eReformed Dogmatics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\"\u003e since it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\"\u003e lacks a prolegomenon and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\"\u003e because\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\"\u003eNatural Theology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\"\u003ediscuss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\"\u003ees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\"\u003e religion and the proofs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\"\u003efor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\"\u003ethe existence of God\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265191025 BCX0\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The recent discovery of Geerhardus Vos’s lectures on natural theology is an enormous blessing to the church. In these lectures, Vos brings his unique gifts to bear on subjects such as the history of religion and the various proofs for the existence of God. In effect, it serves as a prolegomenon to his \u003cem\u003eReformed Dogmatics\u003c\/em\u003e. For those interested in the late nineteenth-century development of Reformed thought on these subjects, this work is a must read.”\u003cbr\u003e—Keith Mathison, professor of systematic theology, Reformation Bible College\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“At the nexus of Kuyper, Bavinck, and Warfield stands Vos. To Vos’s \u003cem\u003eBiblical Theology\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eReformed Dogmatics\u003c\/em\u003e, add a third must-read work to your reading list. Now for the first time in English, this critical translation is necessary to understand Vos’s reception, contribution to, and development of Reformed theology in response to philosophies deeply shaping the modern period. Vos’s questions and answers on natural theology will and should inspire further research, deliberation, and discussion.”\u003cbr\u003e—Todd M. Rester, associate professor of church history, Westminster Theological Seminary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“We have the unfortunate curse of living in a day that is all too quick to criticize or abandon natural theology. Thankfully, we also live in a day when we have the fortunate blessing of retrieving works of natural theology by biblical theologians like Geerhardus Vos. With the full support of Scripture, Vos showcases the significance of God’s general revelation in nature for understanding God’s existence, His divine attributes, and wise providence. This book has a secret weapon: J. V. Fesko’s priceless introduction, which demonstrates the Reformed tradition’s continuity with the church fathers and medieval scholastics in its affirmation and use of natural theology. Recovering natural theology today will not be easy, but it will not be a lonely endeavor either, for we stand on the shoulders of a well-established Christian tradition, one that includes the sacred Scriptures. From Augustine to Aquinas to Calvin to Turretin, Vos is but another voice bearing witness to God’s existence through the natural order and human reason, yet always in a way that is confirmed by special revelation. Praise God for biblical theologians like Vos who defended natural theology!”\u003cbr\u003e—Matthew Barrett, associate professor of Christian theology, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; host of the \u003cem\u003eCredo\u003c\/em\u003e podcast \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-color-mode=\"light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form__input wmde-markdown-var markdown-editor markdown-editor-show-live\" name=\"externalTextMarkdown\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown-editor-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown-editor-preview\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wmde-markdown wmde-markdown-color\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForeword\u003cbr\u003eTranslator’s Preface\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eOutline\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLecture Notes on Natural Theology\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProlegomenon\u003cbr\u003eThe Systems of Religion\u003cbr\u003eThe Immortality of the Soul\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoard of the Dutch Reformed Translation Society\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Reformation Heritage Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53009704059191,"sku":"smg1789811720348","price":12.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/8910\/4695\/files\/natural-theology_1.jpg?v=1789811725","url":"https:\/\/effortlesschicclad.shop\/products\/natural-theology","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}