Horton's ST?

[RamistThomist]

I've read almost all of the major systematics from Evangelical (Erickson) to Reformed Baptist (Grudem) to modern Reformed (Reymond) and about a dozen in between. WHat are the pros and cons of Horton's ST? I've read his four volume Covenant series, which was magnificent. Does his ST really add to that?

 

[gkterry]

I can't claim to have been nearly as well read as you in Systematic Theologies and Horton does have 2 Systematic Theologies out - each are aimed at different readers. Pilgrim Theology is 500ish pages and aimed for the small group/ layman audiences and the Christian Faith is a more comprehensive and larger work. The shorter work is not an abridgment but so I understand a recasting of the material. Perusing both that seems to indeed be the case. I have both and haven't read either completely but I find that the smaller PT serves my needs at least 95% of the time. your mileage may vary.

 

[CharlieJ]

I think his The Christian Faith is the intellectual product of his 4 volumes cast in a more traditional mold. It's also more focused on positive exposition of his own views than on interacting with all the other theologians out there. Compared to other evangelical STs, I was quite impressed with its blend of creativity and orthodoxy. Actually, in that regard, it reminded me of Frame, but more focused.

 

[RamistThomist]

I think his The Christian Faith is the intellectual product of his 4 volumes cast in a more traditional mold. It's also more focused on positive exposition of his own views than on interacting with all the other theologians out there. Compared to other evangelical STs, I was quite impressed with its blend of creativity and orthodoxy. Actually, in that regard, it reminded me of Frame, but more focused.

I saw it for cheap on amazon. Hope to get it next month.