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Weerlose Weerstand - Die Gaydebat in die NG Kerk (Afrikaans, Paperback): Andre Bartlett Weerlose Weerstand - Die Gaydebat in die NG Kerk (Afrikaans, Paperback)
Andre Bartlett
R78 Discovery Miles 780 Ships in 4 - 8 working days

In Oktober 2015 het die Algemene Sinode van die NG Kerk ’n merkwaardige besluit oor selfdegeslagverhoudings geneem. Die besluit het erkenning gegee aan sulke verhoudings en dit vir predikante moontlik gemaak om gay en lesbiese persone in die eg te verbind. Ook die selibaatsvereiste wat tot op daardie stadium vir gay predikante gegeld het, is opgehef. Met hierdie besluit het die NG Kerk die eerste hoofstroomkerk in Suid-Afrika en Afrika geword wat totale gelykwaardige menswaardige behandeling van alle mense, ongeag seksuele oriëntasie, erken – en is gedoen wat slegs in ’n handjievol kerke wêreldwyd uitgevoer is. Die besluit het egter gelei tot groot konsternasie. Verskeie appèlle en beswaargeskrifte is ingedien, distriksinodes het hulle van die besluit distansieer, en in die media was daar volgehoue kritiek en debat.

Christian Beliefs - Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know (Paperback, Revised Edition): Wayne A Grudem Christian Beliefs - Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know (Paperback, Revised Edition)
Wayne A Grudem; Edited by Elliot Grudem
R285 R235 Discovery Miles 2 350 Save R50 (18%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

Not every Christian needs to go to seminary, but there are certain teachings of the Bible that every Christian should know. Whether you're a relatively new believer in Jesus or a mature Christian looking for a better understanding of basics of the faith, Christian Beliefs is for you.

This readable guide to twenty basic Christian beliefs condenses Wayne Grudem's award-winning book Systematic Theology, prized by pastors and teachers everywhere. He and his son, pastor Elliot Grudem, have boiled down the essentials of theology for everyday Christians and made them both clear and applicable to life. Each brief chapter concludes with questions for personal review or group discussion.

In this revised and updated edition of Christian Beliefs, you will learn about:

  • The Bible and its authority for our lives
  • The characteristics of God
  • The importance of prayer
  • Angels and the reality of spiritual warfare
  • What it means that we are created in the image of God
  • What God has done for us in Christ
  • The purpose of the church
  • What will happen when Christ returns
  • The biblical understanding of heaven
  • And much more

Christian Beliefs is the ideal book for every Christian who wants a solid foundation for understanding the most basic and essential teachings of the Bible.

Divine Will and Human Choice - Freedom, Contingency, and Necessity in Early Modern Reformed Thought (Paperback): Richard A.... Divine Will and Human Choice - Freedom, Contingency, and Necessity in Early Modern Reformed Thought (Paperback)
Richard A. Muller
R773 Discovery Miles 7 730 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This fresh study from an internationally respected scholar of the Reformation and post-Reformation eras shows how the Reformers and their successors analyzed and reconciled the concepts of divine sovereignty and human freedom. Richard Muller argues that traditional Reformed theology supported a robust theory of an omnipotent divine will and human free choice and drew on a tradition of Western theological and philosophical discussion. The book provides historical perspective on a topic of current interest and debate and offers a corrective to recent discussions.

The Legacy: A Memoir - One family's role in Britain's cover-ups (Paperback): Jean Barr The Legacy: A Memoir - One family's role in Britain's cover-ups (Paperback)
Jean Barr
R318 R263 Discovery Miles 2 630 Save R55 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Jean Barr opens the antique chest she inherited from her great-great-uncle Alexander and unravels the strands of his life as an evangelical Presbyterian minister in late nineteenth century Italy, unpacking the cover-ups in Britain's history of Empire, and bringing to light the ingenious but ordinary ways in which a handful of families, even today, continue to shore up their wealth. She uncovers a series of marriages that placed Alexander within shouting distance of a network of powerful families stretching over generations, families whose staying power has been rooted in hoarding and passing on land and capital. This is the backdrop to Alexander's extraordinary life. It enabled him to flourish in Italy and, in his final years, to become a cheerleader for a dictator. The Legacy: A Memoir is a telling of family history as world history.

Christian Beliefs Study Guide - Review and Reflection Exercises on Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know (Paperback): Wayne... Christian Beliefs Study Guide - Review and Reflection Exercises on Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know (Paperback)
Wayne A Grudem
R433 R355 Discovery Miles 3 550 Save R78 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This STUDY GUIDE is a companion resource to Wayne Grudem's Christian Beliefs, revised edition. Not every Christian needs to go to seminary, but there are certain teachings of the Bible that every Christian should know. Whether you're a relatively new believer in Jesus or a mature Christian looking for a better understanding of basics of the faith, the Christian Beliefs Study Guide can help you reflect on and deeply internalize the core teachings of Christianity, when used in conjunction with Christian Beliefs, revised edition (sold separately). This STUDY GUIDE will help you think through important topics like: The Bible and its authority for our lives The characteristics of God The importance of prayer Angels and the reality of spiritual warfare What it means that we are created in the image of God What God has done for us in Christ The purpose of the church What happens when Christ returns The biblical understanding of heaven And much more Chapter by chapter, this STUDY GUIDE will lead you to examine and reflect on Christian Beliefs, revised edition (sold separately), by providing: Summary: A short summary of the chapter to help remind readers what they read. Key terms: Definitions of important terminology introduced in the chapter. Key quotes: Selection of one or two key quotes from the chapter. Central Scripture Passage: An important biblical passage related to the chapter for reflection or memorization. Content Questions: Questions that reflect on the theological content of the chapter. Practical Application Questions: Questions that help tie the theological content of the chapter to real-life situations. For Further Reading: Lists where to find more information on theological topics in Systematic Theology, second edition, by Wayne Grudem so readers know where to go for a deeper dive into specific subjects they want to know more about. The Christian Beliefs Study Guide is the ideal resource for every Christian who wants a solid foundation for understanding the most basic and essential teachings of the Bible.

Ireland's Huguenots and Their Refuge, 1662-1745 - An Unlikely Haven (Paperback): Raymond Hylton Ireland's Huguenots and Their Refuge, 1662-1745 - An Unlikely Haven (Paperback)
Raymond Hylton
R832 Discovery Miles 8 320 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Of the approximately 200,000 Huguenots whose consciences compelled them to leave France during the 17th and 18th centuries, some 10,000 chose to settle in the most unlikely refuge of Ireland. The story of why and how these most ardent of Protestant believers found themselves in this most fervently Catholic of islands is explored in this book. It also attempts to reveal precisely who these Huguenots were, what they contributed to and received from their adopted land, and why Huguenot ancestry is so respected and prized even among devout Irish Catholics. The true chronicle of Ireland's Huguenots is, in opposition to the narrow misrepresentations of the past, one of extraordinary richness and variety, as befits an ethnic group whose influence permeated into every nook of Irish life and society.

Huguenots - France, Exile and Diaspora (Hardcover, New): Jane McKee Huguenots - France, Exile and Diaspora (Hardcover, New)
Jane McKee; Edited by Randolph Vigne
R3,461 Discovery Miles 34 610 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Scholars from France and from countries of the Huguenot Refuge examine the situation of French Protestants before and after the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes, in France and in the countries to which many of them fled during the great exodus which followed the Edict of Fontainebleau. Covering a period from the end of the sixteenth to the beginning of the nineteenth century, the volume examines aspects of life in France, from the debate on church unity to funeral customs, but its primary focus is on departure from France and its consequences -- both before and after the Revocation. It offers insights into individuals and groups, from grandees such as Henri de Ruvigny, depute general and later Earl of Galway, to converted Catholic priests and from businessmen and communities choosing their destination for economic as well as religious reasons, to women and children moving across European frontiers or groups seeking refuge in the islands of the Indian Ocean. The information-gathering activities of the French authorities and the reception of problematic groups such as the Camisard prophets among exile communities are examined, as well as the significant contributions which Huguenots began to make, in a variety of domains, to the countries in which they had settled. The refugees were extremely interested in the history of their diaspora and of the individuals of which it was composed, and this theme too is explored. Finally, the Napoleonic period brought some of the refugees up against France in a more immediate way, raising further questions of identity and aspiration for the Huguenot community in Germany.

The Genesis of the New England Churches (Paperback): Leonard Bacon The Genesis of the New England Churches (Paperback)
Leonard Bacon
R1,283 Discovery Miles 12 830 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Theology of the Heidelberg Catechism - A Reformation Synthesis (Hardcover): Lyle D. Bierma The Theology of the Heidelberg Catechism - A Reformation Synthesis (Hardcover)
Lyle D. Bierma
R1,120 R896 Discovery Miles 8 960 Save R224 (20%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Heidelberg Catechism, first approved in 1563, is a confessional document of the Protestant movement considered one of the most ecumenical of the confessions. Published to coincide with the catechism's 450th anniversary, this book explores the Heidelberg Catechism in its historical setting and emphasizes the catechism's integration of Lutheran and Reformed traditions in all of its major doctrines. An appendix contains a translation of the Heidelberg Catechism recently prepared and adopted by three of the Reformed denominations that recognize the catechism as one of their confessions: the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the Reformed Church in America, and the Christian Reformed Church in North America.

The  MacArthur Daily Bible - NASB (Hardcover, 2nd Edition): John F Macarthur The MacArthur Daily Bible - NASB (Hardcover, 2nd Edition)
John F Macarthur
R850 R696 Discovery Miles 6 960 Save R154 (18%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

Explore the Bible alongside daily insights from pastor-teacher Dr. John MacArthur.

For more than 50 years, Dr. John MacArthur has helped Christians gain greater clarity and insight into Scripture. Now you can read through the Bible in a year while learning from wisdom gleaned from a lifetime of study with The MacArthur Daily Bible. This Bible offers an achievable approach to reading the entire Bible with readings from the Old and New Testaments, Psalms, and Proverbs for each day of the year. Combined with insights drawn from The MacArthur Study Bible, you will gain greater clarity and understanding as you read.

Features include:

  • The complete NASB (1995) translation presented with daily readings from the Old and New Testaments, Psalms, and Proverbs
  • Daily notes from Dr. John MacArthur drawn from the MacArthur Study Bible, Second Edition, to help you better understand key truths in Scripture
  • 52 key passages of the Bible for study and memorization
  • Daily use Bible with devotional questions to improve your reading God’s Word
  • Clear and readable 10-point text size
Letters to a Young Calvinist - An Invitation to the Reformed Tradition (Paperback): James K.A. Smith Letters to a Young Calvinist - An Invitation to the Reformed Tradition (Paperback)
James K.A. Smith
R365 R301 Discovery Miles 3 010 Save R64 (18%) In Stock

Who would have guessed that something as austere as Calvinism would become a hot topic in today's postmodern culture? At the 500th anniversary of John Calvin's birth, new generations have discovered and embraced a "New Calvinism," finding in the Reformed tradition a rich theological vision. In fact, "Time "cited New Calvinism as one of "10 Ideas Changing the World Right Now." This book provides pastoral and theological counsel, inviting converts to this tradition to find in Calvin a vision that's even bigger than the New Calvinism might suggest. Offering wisdom at the intersection of theology and culture, noted Reformed philosopher James K. A. Smith also provides pastoral caution about pride and maturity. The creative letter format invites young Calvinists into a faithful conversation that reaches back to Paul and Augustine, through Calvin and Edwards, extending to Kuyper and Wolterstorff. Together they sketch a comprehensive vision of Calvinism that is generous, winsome, and imaginative.

To be a Presbyterian (Paperback): Louis B. Weeks To be a Presbyterian (Paperback)
Louis B. Weeks
R397 R323 Discovery Miles 3 230 Save R74 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Faithful Apologist - Rethinking the Role of Persuasion in Apologetics (Paperback): K.Scott Oliphint The Faithful Apologist - Rethinking the Role of Persuasion in Apologetics (Paperback)
K.Scott Oliphint
R332 Discovery Miles 3 320 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Rediscover the art of Christian persuasion in an age of increasing unreason. For many Christians who've tried their hands at evangelism or have had to defend their faith, it can feel like doing PR work for God-limiting ourselves to a series of strategies and tactics. In The Faithful Apologist, Scott Oliphint provides a cross-centered foundation for Christians to explain their faith in a welcoming and persuasive manner that avoids any burden to "sell" Christianity to non-Christians. Drawing as much from the rich tradition of Western apologetics as from the wisdom of effective communication, this book bridges the gap between sharing the truth of our faith and the art of persuasion by: Laying out the biblical and theological foundations of apologetics. Studying the art of persuasion as it's demonstrated in Scripture. Linking the discipline of apologetics to the classical art of persuasion. As devoted to people as he is to the intellect, Reformed theologian Dr. Scott Oliphint has written this faithful book to explain the importance of both devotions in apologetics and in Christian correspondence with the world. He shows that, when our faith is grounded in the Triune God and his sovereignty, our attempts to defend it will grow more confident and convincing. Accessible and thoroughly rooted in Scripture, The Faithful Apologist takes the anxiety out of apologetics by revealing that success is not measured in the number of minds we change, but in our faithfulness to God, the Divine Persuader.

Anglicans and Puritans? - Presbyterianism and English Conformist Thought from Whitgift to Hooker (Paperback): Peter Lake Anglicans and Puritans? - Presbyterianism and English Conformist Thought from Whitgift to Hooker (Paperback)
Peter Lake
R899 Discovery Miles 8 990 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Originally published in 1988, this was the first full and scholarly account of the formal Elizabethan and Jacobean debates between Presbyterians and conformists concerning the government of the church. This book shed new light on the crucial disagreements between puritans and conformists and the importance of these divisions for political processes within both the church and wider society. The originality and complexity of Richard Hooker's thought is discussed and the extent to which Hooker redefined the essence of English Protestantism. The book will be of interest to historians of the late 16th and 17th Centuries and to those interested in church history and the development of Protestantism.

Reformed Systematic Theology - Volume 2: Man and Christ (Hardcover): Joel Beeke, Paul M. Smalley Reformed Systematic Theology - Volume 2: Man and Christ (Hardcover)
Joel Beeke, Paul M. Smalley
R1,420 R1,122 Discovery Miles 11 220 Save R298 (21%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

This four-volume work combines rigorous historical and theological scholarship with application and practicality―characterized by an accessible, Reformed, and experiential approach.

In this volume, Joel R. Beeke and Paul M. Smalley unpack the doctrine of humanity (anthropology) and the doctrine of Christ (Christology), revealing to us what the Bible says about who we are, who Jesus is, and how we should live in light of that knowledge.

Hatred in Print - Catholic Propaganda and Protestant Identity During the French Wars of Religion (Hardcover): Luc Racaut Hatred in Print - Catholic Propaganda and Protestant Identity During the French Wars of Religion (Hardcover)
Luc Racaut
R3,904 Discovery Miles 39 040 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Catholic polemical works, and their portrayal of Protestants in print in particular, are the central focus of this work. In contrast with Germany, French Catholics used printing effectively and agressively to promote the Catholic cause. In seeking to explain why France remained a Catholic country, the French Catholic response must be taken into account. Rather than confront the Reformation on its own terms, the Catholic reaction concentrated on discrediting the Protestant cause in the eyes of the Catholic majority. This book aims to contribute to the ongoing debate over the nature of the French Wars of Religion, to explain why they were so violent and why they engaged the loyalities of such a large portion of the population. This study also provides an example of the successful defence of catholicism developed independently and in advance of Tridentine reform which is of wider significance for the history of the Reformation in Europe.

The Religious Culture of the Huguenots, 1660-1750 (Paperback): Anne Dunan-Page The Religious Culture of the Huguenots, 1660-1750 (Paperback)
Anne Dunan-Page
R956 Discovery Miles 9 560 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Recent years have witnessed a revival of interest in the history of the Huguenots, and new research has increased our understanding of their role in shaping the early-modern world. Yet while much has been written about the Huguenots during the sixteenth-century wars of religion, much less is known about their history in the following centuries. The ten essays in this collection provide the first broad overview of Huguenot religious culture from the Restoration of Charles II to the outbreak of the French Revolution. Dealing primarily with the experiences of Huguenots in England and Ireland, the volume explores issues of conformity and nonconformity, the perceptions of 'refuge', and Huguenot attitudes towards education, social reform and religious tolerance. Taken together they offer the most comprehensive and up-to-date survey of Huguenot religious identity in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

Puritans in Conflict - The Puritan Gentry During and After the Civil Wars (Paperback): J.T. Cliffe Puritans in Conflict - The Puritan Gentry During and After the Civil Wars (Paperback)
J.T. Cliffe
R921 Discovery Miles 9 210 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Originally published in 1988, and the companion book to The Puritan Gentry, covering the period of the Civil War, the English republic and the Restoration of Charles II in 1660, this book gives an account of how the godly interest of the Puritans dissolved into faction and impotence. The fissures among the Puritan gentry stemmed, as the book shows, from a conflict between their zeal in religion and the conservative instincts which owed much to their wealth and status.

Sharing Leadership - A United Church of Christ Way of Being in Community (Paperback): Sarah B Drummond Sharing Leadership - A United Church of Christ Way of Being in Community (Paperback)
Sarah B Drummond
R452 R377 Discovery Miles 3 770 Save R75 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
A New Systematic Theology Of The Christian Faith (Hardcover, Second Edition, Revised and Updated): Robert L. Reymond A New Systematic Theology Of The Christian Faith (Hardcover, Second Edition, Revised and Updated)
Robert L. Reymond
R1,153 Discovery Miles 11 530 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A comprehensive and contemporary statement of classic Reformed faith A New Systematic Theology of the Christian Faith expresses a fully biblical Reformed faith, showing its enduring appeal, coherence, and truthfulness. This standard of Reformed theology is saturated with Scripture, performing more exegesis and quoting more Scripture than other one-volume theologies and always encouraging the reader to measure theological assertions by the ultimate standard of Scripture itself. The result is theology that is God-centered. Other important features include: A truly systematic theology: comprehensive--covering all the main teachings of Scripture; coherent--showing how these teachings interrelate; contextual--relating biblical teachings to current issues; and conversational--engaging biblical, historical, and contemporary points of view Distinctively biblical perspectives on matters such as a presuppositional approaches to Scripture, the use of traditional arguments for God's existence, the description and classification of God's attributes, the view of the Trinity freed from medieval embellishments; and much more Upholds classic Calvinist positions on baptism, the Trinity, church government, and much more Interacts with contemporary issues, the work of other theologians, and important contemporary theological documents, including Catechism of the Catholic Church and "Evangelicals and Catholics Together" Terms from biblical languages appear in Hebrew or Greek and in transliteration, allowing English-only readers full access. Numerous appendices covering special topics Abundant resources for further study through footnotes, and a carefully compiled theological bibliography The book captures the author's warmth and sensitivity born of more than twenty-five years as a professor at leading Reformed seminaries Theology students, preachers, teachers, and professional theologians alike will benefit from A New Systematic Theology of the Christian Faith, finding it to be a rich resource for study and reference as they seek to understand and communicate about God and his ways.

The Seven Sayings Of The Saviour On The Cross (Paperback): Arthur Pink The Seven Sayings Of The Saviour On The Cross (Paperback)
Arthur Pink
R283 Discovery Miles 2 830 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Evangelical Theology, Second Edition - A Biblical and Systematic Introduction (Hardcover, Second Edition): Michael F. Bird Evangelical Theology, Second Edition - A Biblical and Systematic Introduction (Hardcover, Second Edition)
Michael F. Bird
R1,178 R1,047 Discovery Miles 10 470 Save R131 (11%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Gospel-Centered Theology for Today Evangelical Theology, Second Edition helps today's readers understand and practice the doctrines of the Christian faith by presenting a gospel-centered theology that is accessible, rigorous, and balanced. According author Michael Bird the gospel is the fulcrum of Christian doctrine; the gospel is where God meets us and where we introduce the world to God. And as such, an authentically evangelical theology is the working out of the gospel in the various doctrines of Christian theology. The text helps readers learn the essentials of Christian theology through several key features, including: A "What to Take Home" section at end of every part that gives readers a run-down on all the important things they need to know. Tables, sidebars, and questions for discussion to help reinforce key ideas and concepts A "Comic Belief" section, since reading theology can often be dry and cerebral, so that readers enjoy their learning experience through some theological humor added for good measure. Now in its second edition, Evangelical Theology has proven itself in classrooms around the world as a resource that helps readers not only understand the vital doctrines of Christian theology but one that shows them how the gospel should shape how they think, pray, preach, teach, and minister in the world.

The Doctrine of Creation - A Constructive Kuyperian Approach (Hardcover): Bruce Riley Ashford, Craig G Bartholomew The Doctrine of Creation - A Constructive Kuyperian Approach (Hardcover)
Bruce Riley Ashford, Craig G Bartholomew
R1,177 R920 Discovery Miles 9 200 Save R257 (22%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Christianity Today Book Award ECPA Top Shelf Book Cover Award Apart from the doctrine of God, no doctrine is as comprehensive as that of creation. It is woven throughout the entire fabric of Christian theology. It goes to the deepest roots of reality and leaves no area of life untouched. Across the centuries, however, the doctrine of creation has often been eclipsed or threatened by various forms of gnosticism. Yet if Christians are to rise to current challenges related to public theology and ethics, we must regain a robust, biblical doctrine of creation. According to Bruce Ashford and Craig Bartholomew, one of the best sources for outfitting this recovery is Dutch neo-Calvinism. Abraham Kuyper, Herman Bavinck, and their successors set forth a substantial doctrine of creation's goodness, but recent theological advances in this tradition have been limited. Now in The Doctrine of Creation Ashford and Bartholomew develop the Kuyperian tradition's rich resources on creation for systematic theology and the life of the church today. In addition to tracing historical treatments of the doctrine, the authors explore intertwined theological themes such as the omnipotence of God, human vocation, and providence. They draw from diverse streams of Christian thought while remaining rooted in the Kuyperian tradition, with a sustained focus on doing theology in deep engagement with Scripture. Approaching the world as God's creation changes everything. Thus The Doctrine of Creation concludes with implications for current issues, including those related to philosophy, science, the self, and human dignity. This exegetically grounded constructive theology contributes to renewed appreciation for and application of the doctrine of creation-which is ultimately a doctrine of profound hope.

The Life of Alexander Duff, D.D., LL.D - In Two Volumes, with Portraits by Jeens (Paperback): George Smith The Life of Alexander Duff, D.D., LL.D - In Two Volumes, with Portraits by Jeens (Paperback)
George Smith
R1,737 Discovery Miles 17 370 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

George Smith (1833 1919) spent many years in India as an educator and editor of the Calcutta Review. He was a great supporter of missionary work and became secretary of the foreign mission committee of the Free Church of Scotland in 1870. He also wrote popular books of missionary biography including this two-volume Life of Alexander Duff (1879). Duff (1806 1878) was the first foreign missionary of the Church of Scotland and a leading figure in promoting Christian education in India. Duff pioneered what he called 'downward filter theory' which centred on educating India's upper caste through English in the hope that this elite group would then take responsibility for the evangelisation and modernisation of South Asia. Volume 1 describes Duff's life until 1843, covering his education in Scotland, his arrival in Calcutta and the founding of his school, the General Assembly Institution.

The Life of Alexander Duff, D.D., LL.D - In Two Volumes, with Portraits by Jeens (Paperback): George Smith The Life of Alexander Duff, D.D., LL.D - In Two Volumes, with Portraits by Jeens (Paperback)
George Smith
R1,756 Discovery Miles 17 560 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

George Smith (1833 1919) spent many years in India as an educator and editor of the Calcutta Review. He was a great supporter of missionary work and became secretary of the foreign mission committee of the Free Church of Scotland in 1870. He also wrote popular books of missionary biography including this two-volume Life of Alexander Duff (1879). Duff (1806 1878) was the first foreign missionary of the Church of Scotland and a leading figure in promoting Christian education in India. Duff pioneered what he called 'downward filter theory' which centred on educating India's upper caste through English in the hope that this elite group would then take responsibility for the evangelisation and modernisation of South Asia. Volume 2 describes Duff's life from 1843 until his death in 1878, covering his contribution to the 1854 educational reforms in India and the founding of the University of Calcutta.

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