Theological Journals, Part 2

Protestant Reformed Theological Journal 55,1 (Fall, 2021): in “The Neo-Kuyperian Theology of Glory and Reformed Higher Education,” Brendan Looyeng is advancing a “super-thesis:” to wit, common grace has been a man-pleasing tool that has missed the theology of the cross. Transforming culture has replace the ministry of the Law and Gospel. Prof. Berkhof’s definition of “common grace” is given. We’ve not made a decision here, but we must think alongside or PR brothers and sisters. We’re inclined to embrace common goodness to all, to wit, reprobates breathe God’s air, enjoy the fruits of the earth, profit from governments in some respects, etc. Reformed Theological Journal (Sept 2020), in “Justification of Ordained Office of Deacon Restricted to Qualified Males, “Dr. Robert J. Cara is still chatting about Acts 6 and the diaconate as it emerged in Paul’s letter to the Philippians (dated 64ish AD?). Southwestern Theological Journal (Fall 2021), in “THE USE OF THE OLD TESTAMENT IN THE EPISTLE TO THE HEBREWS,” Dana M. Harris is discussing “typology” as developed within the OT, e.g., the Exodus theme as later deployed by Isaiah 700 years later. The Biblical Repertory/Princeton Review (Volume 9, Issue 1, 1837, pages 29ff.). James Waddel Archibald reviews Art. 1V.—Plea for Voluntary Societies and a Defence of the Decisions of the General Assembly of 1836 against the Strictures of the Princeton Reviewers and others.— By a member of the Assembly, New-York, John S. Taylor, 1837, pp. 187. Rev. Alexander is discussing the role of voluntary (trans-denominational?) organizations or church organizations as a subject line. Concordia Theological Journal (January 2022), in “Hermann Sasse’s View of the Office of the Ministry Up to World War II,” the LCMS’s President, Matthew C. Harrison, offers a resume on this stunning Lutheran, Herman Sasse. Wonderful history. B.B. Warfield charitably called Confessional Lutherans our “cousins.” Themelios (Dec 2021): in “Leviticus in Light of Christ,” Roland Elliott may be getting a tad fanciful on “laws of approach” and “laws of living” in Leviticus in relation to Christ. Credible? Yes. Fanciful? Perhaps. We share the point that Leviticus 16 and the Day of Atonement is a centerpiece. That shaped Jesus. Whaddya think N.T. Wright? Law, guilt, blood-sacrifice, atonement? Or, it that just "cold legal fictions?" Speak up Tom. Journal of Theological Studies (Vol. 9, 1908): “Confirmation and Defense of the Faith:” the Editor is wandering around without a thesis for his article re: religion and science. Will he settle down and tell us where he’s going? Hedgehog Review (Sprin 2017): in the “Strange Persistence of Guilt,” Dr. Wilfred M. McClay discusses Nitzsche and Freud in a clear, perspicuous way. Guilt persists and is growing he claims. Seed and Harvest (Trinity Episcopal School of Ministry, Fall/Winter 2021): Rev. Dr. Henry Thompson gives us his notice of retirement effective 22ish May 2022, having served TESM for 25 years. He identifies TESM as an “Evangelical Anglican” school. Of note, Dr. Philip Hughes, someone’s Professor from WTS, drove or flew out there weekly for some lectures back in someone’s days. Prof. Hughes was “the” man of greatest influence from those days along with that godly Dr. (Bishop) Theophilus Herter, that old Reformed Prayer Book Churchman.