Life of J.W. Alexander, The

2 Volumes

Author: John Hall

Publisher: Audobon Press
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780974236568
ISBN-13: 9780982073100
Pages: 790
Size:
Weight: 0.00

Book Description

"Eldest son of Archibald Alexander (the first professor of Princeton Theological Seminary), James Waddel Alexander became pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Trenton, New Jersey and was the translator of the widely-known hymn, 'O Sacred Head Now Wounded.' These letters between two close friends provide valuable theological and pastoral insights from the mid-nineteenth century. A fascinating book! "
--Derek Thomas, John E Richards Professor of Theology, RTS Jackson; Minister of Teaching, First Presbyterian Church, Jackson; and Editorial Director, Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals

"During his second year at Princeton University, James W. Alexander, son of Archibald Alexander (Princeton Theological Seminary's first professor), began a correspondence with John Hall, a Philadelphia friend, which continued for forty years (1819-1859). After Alexander's death on July 31, 1859, Charles Hodge urged John Hall to publish the almost 800 letters, saying that it 'would be a unique work. It would be a literary, theological, religious and conversational history of the past forty years.' "
--David Calhoun, Professor Emeritus of Church History, Covenant Theological Seminary