
This volume concludes a comprehensive four‑part series that unpacks a classic catechism through a series of detailed lectures. Drawing on early‑19th‑century Protestant scholarship, it surveys the moral and doctrinal foundations of the Christian faith, offering clear explanations of the commandments and the ethical issues they raise—from the regulation of affections and purity to the handling of theft, falsehood, and covetousness.
The work also turns its focus to the outward signs of grace, examining the role of sacraments, baptism, and public worship, as well as the responsibilities of preaching and scriptural study. Richly annotated, it balances rigorous argument with practical guidance, making it a valuable listen for anyone curious about historical theological discourse, moral reasoning, or the development of Christian practice.
Full title
A Body of Divinity, Vol. 4 (of 4) Wherein the doctrines of the Christian religion are explained and defended, being the substance of several lectures on the Assembly's Larger Catechism
Language
en
Duration
~23 hours (1360K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Richard Hulse, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
Release date
2021-06-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

d. 1734
An English Independent minister and theologian, he is best remembered for a substantial commentary on the Westminster Shorter Catechism that became widely known as A Body of Divinity. His writing helped shape moderate Calvinist teaching in the early 18th century.
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