As a prolific writer and accomplished scholar, warfield defended reformed. Warfields witness remains a powerful influence in mainstream christianity simply because no successor has. Chapters on the cessation of the charismata, edward irving and. Counterfeit miracles warfield reformation heritage books. Benjamin warfield collection 32 files bible support. Pretensions by any class of men to the possession and use of miraculous powers as a permanent endowment are, within the limits of the. Looking for books by benjamin breckinridge warfield. Warfields witness remains a powerful influence in mainstream christianity simply because no successor has attained. Benjamin breckinridge warfield books list of books by. Warfield reveals his mastery of such subjects as the doctrines of the trinity, the person and work of christ, redemption and faith. Historian of doctrine in defense of orthodoxy, 1881 1921. For works about warfield, see the bibliography page books. Counterfeit miracles by benjamin breckinridge warfield goodreads. Warfield, a key figure in conservative american presbyterianism.
This book is based on a series of lectures on counterfeit miracles that warfield delivered at union seminary in south carolina in 1918. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks. In counterfeit miracles, warfield weighs in on the role of miracles in jesus ministry and. From a historical standpoint, the book puts forward a good argument. After studying mathematics and science at princeton university, he enrolled at. Reviewed in the united states on february 18, 2015.
In particular, he discusses speaking in tongues, prophecy, and healing, and. This discrediting was wrought not only by the course of. The cessation of the charismata, counterfeit miracles. Click to read more about counterfeit miracles by b. Warfield 18511921 was a prolific writer, accomplished scholar, and ranks as one of americas greatest theologians. Some conservative presbyterians consider him to be the last of the great. Benjamin breckinridge warfield 18511921 was professor of theology at princeton seminary from 1887 to 1921. Warfield was born near lexington, kentucky on november 5, 1851. Counterfeit miracles by benjamin breckinridge warfield. Warfield was a conservative critic of much religious revivalism that was popular in america at the time. Find more christian classics for theology and bible study at bible study tools. In his years at princeton, 18861921, he was unquestionably the bestknown opponent of the rationalism and antisupernaturalism which threatened the life of the church in the 20th century. Warfield was professor of theology at princeton seminary from 1887 to 1921.
The works of benjamin warfield benjamin warfield out of print for years, this set of warfields writings is once again available for serious study. Benjamin breckinridge warfield november 5, 1851 february 16, 1921 was professor of. Warfield 10 volume set 9780801096457 by warfield, benjamin breckinridge and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Biblical doctrines warfield reformation heritage books. A series of lectures on counterfeit miracles given in 1917 to 1918. Page 122 if there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder, and the sign or the wonder come to pass, whereof he spake unto thee, saying, let us go after.
I have called your attention to the discrediting which befell the irvingite gifts. And the hints in the rest of his letters and in the book of acts. Warfields witness remains a powerful influence in mainstream christianity simply because no successor has attained to his eminence as a biblical theologian. See all books authored by benjamin breckinridge warfield, including the inspiration and authority of the bible, and counterfeit miracles, and more on. Many of his sermons and collected works nearly all of which are essays that first appeared in. A defense of divine miracles against pagan, medieval, and modern marvels, the trinity foundation, 2007. Newmans two essays on scripture miracles and on ecclesiastical, some account will be given in the next lecture. Warfield, one of the most accomplished theologians of. It is a highly informative and thorough study and examination of the phenomenon of. It is a highly informative and thorough study and examination of the phenomenon of miracles from the time of christ to his immediate present age whereby he refutes that miracles continues to occur today but has effectively ceased with the closure of the apostolic age. His book counterfeit miracles advocated cessationism over and against miracles after the time of the apostles.
Counterfeit miracles, benjamin breckinridge warfield. Read counterfeit miracles from author benjamin breckinridge warfield. Warfields book was published before the worldwide spread of pentecostalism. Professor of theology at princeton theological seminary from. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In counterfeit miracles, warfield weighs in on the role of miracles in jesus ministry and the place of spiritual gifts in the church. The banner of truth magazine issues 116 sept 1955 through aug. Includes chapters on the cessation of the charismata, edward irving, faith healing, and roman catholic miracles. Warfield as apologist and theologian for logos bible software. Warfield and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Warfield ranks among americas greatest theologians and reformed theologys most ardent defenders.
Pastor, biblical scholar, and eminent theologian, benjamin breckinridge warfield was born near lexington, kentucky in 1851. For example, jack deere wrote surprised by the power of the spirit with the intention of refuting counterfeit miracles. His parents were william warfield and mary cabell breckinridge, originally from virginia and quite wealthy. Author of the plan of salvation, studies in tertullian and augustine, the plan of salvation, faith and life, the lord of glory, counterfeit miracles, limited inspiration, christology and criticism. Logos bible software, just released kim riddlebargers the lion of princeton. The thomas smyth lectures for 19171918, delivered at the columbia theological seminary, columbia, south carolina, october 410, 1917. Lexham press, the publishing arm of faithlife formerly logos research systems, inc. He studied at the college of new jersey and afterwards enrolled as a student at. Counterfeit miracles paperback november 1, 1972 by benjamin b. This is the foreword edited for space to the new edition of benjamin warfields 1918 lectures on counterfeit miracles, to be released by the trinity foundation. He believed that the teachings and experience of this movement were too subjective and therefore too shallow for deep christian faith. Read the cessation of the charismata of counterfeit miracles from author benjamin breckinridge warfield. Warfield s witness remains a powerful influence in mainstream christianity simply because no successor has attained to his eminence as a biblical theologian. He has authored many books in his lifetime, including the.