Ramism in William Perkins' Theology

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This is a comprehensive study of the philosophy of Peter Ramus (1515-1572) as it was used in the theology of the English Puritan, William Perkins (1558-1602). The work shows that Perkins' use of Ramist method was substantial and that nearly all his theological works were constructed along the lines of the Ramist method. The significance of this use of Ramus by Perkins is explored and the importance of Ramism for English Puritanism in general is then shown.

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Donald K. McKim

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«McKim's work is a valuable addition to Puritan studies. He has done what he set out to do - and he has done it well.» (Jerome M. Julien, Mid-American Journal of Theology)
«In recent years Donald McKim has written texts which demonstrate his considerable skill as a theological teacher... Here he appears as his more technically scholarly self, offering us his Pittsburgh thesis - and very welcome it is. ... Dr McKim has ploughed a deep furrow to good effect. He recognises that he has ploughed straight too: 'The theme of this study has made it impossible to deal directly with related aspects of interest which the reading of Perkins raises' - and he lists a long agenda of important 'work for future times'. May those times come soon¿» (Alan P.F. Sell, Evangelical Quarterly)

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