Drawing on new primary source material, it considers the Assembly’s theology in terms of the unfolding development of doctrine in the Reformed churches, in connection with the preceding and current events in English history, and locates it in relation to the catholic tradition of the western church. The book asks exactly what the divines meant at each stage of their task. At a time when claims are made that particular theologies represent historic Reformed doctrine, it is particularly important to grasp what this actually is. New primary source material – looks at ‘original intent’ of the authors – doesn’t get bogged down in minor distractions – applies important lessons for the confessional church today.
Joel Beeke says,
“Typical of Bob Letham’s writings, The Westminster Assembly is comprehensive in its grasp…The book will appeal to theological professors as an ideal seminary text, to ministers as a handy guide for preaching and teaching, and to lay people as a tool to become historically and theologically informed.”
