Christianity and Liberalism: Introduction

Danny Olinger and Camden Bucey discuss the preface and introduction to J. Gresham Machen’s book, Christianity and Liberalism. This is the 100th anniversary of the publication of this important work. In this episode, we discuss the historical circumstances that led Machen to address the Ruling Elders Association of Chester Presbytery. His address was eventually expanded to become this classic work. Links Robert Tarullo’s audio recording of this chapter. J. Gresham Machen, “Liberalism or Christianity.” The Princeton Theological Review 20.1 (1922): 93-117. D. G. Hart, ed. J. Gresham Machen: Selected Shorter Writings D. G. Hart, Machen and the Presbyterian Controversy Lefferts Loetscher, The Broadening Church: A Study of Theological Issues in the Presbyterian Church Since 1869 John Updike, “Pigeon Feathers“ Chapters 00:00:07 Introduction 00:01:55 The Significance of the Book 00:07:17 Historical Background 00:27:43 Conservatives and Moderates 00:40:19 Modernity 00:51:42 Modern Art, Science, and H. G. Wells 00:57:31 The Rights of Individuals 01:06:23 What Christianity Is 01:09:25 Conclusion Participants: Camden Bucey, Danny Olinger