Books Quote by Anonymous
““Most people who follow the old school regarding the post-Reformation have never actually read much or maybe even anything by post-Reformation theologians and preachers. They simply repeat what they were told by their professors in seminary, or what they have read in books that follow the Calvin versus the Calvinists paradigm. The result is a continuing prejudice against these theologians. This is unfortunate because there is a lot that can be learned from studying the writings of these men – both their scholastic academic works, and their sermons and other writings for non-theologians. Through these men too, our Saviour has worked to gather, defend, and preserve his church. For our brothers in the post-Reformation too, we can give thanks to our gracious sovereign God.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unattributed theological discussion on post‑Reformation studies, 2020
Many repeat outdated teachings without reading original post‑Reformation works, leading to bias.
In simple terms: People often repeat old teachings without reading originals.
Key Takeaway
Seek original sources to avoid prejudice.
Themes
education
bias
theology
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
educational
reflective
When to use this quote
- seminary study
- church history
- personal research
Key Concepts
historical context
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you access original post‑Reformation writings?
- What biases might you hold?
A Different Perspective
Original texts can be difficult to access or interpret.
