Essential Evangelicalism: The Enduring Influence of Carl F. H. Henry

Commendation Quotes:"It would be hard for me to overstate the importance and ongoing relevance of the writings of Carl Henry, one of the fathers of modern evangelicalism. Mr. Henry was a close friend of my organization's founder, Chuck Colson. His impact continues to be felt on our board of directors, in the Christian worldview ministry he helped to inspire, and in the hundreds of thousands of men and women behind bars who have also been impacted through his teaching. This book belongs on the must-buy list of today's evangelical readers."--Jim Liske, President and CEO, Prison Fellowship Ministries"Carl F. H. Henry is a writing mentor to me. Like Francis Schaeffer, I fear losing him to a generation that desperately needs to hear both their voices. This book will help contemporary evangelicals understand why they need to know this man and delve into his writings. It will stretch them intellectually. It will guide them spiritually. And, it will greatly aid them in not repeating mistakes from the past, mistakes already uncovered and handled by this princely theologian."--Daniel L. Akin, President, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary"The brilliant essays found in Essential Evangelicalism provide readers with a masterful and comprehensive look at the life and work of Carl F. Henry. So much more than a historical reflection, this timely and extraordinary volume not only presents Henry's massive thought to a new generation of readers, but carefully explores the identity and theology of the evangelical movement with remarkable insight. With great enthusiasm, it is a privilege to recommend this outstanding publication."--David S. Dockery, President, Trinity International UniversityMarc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Commendation Quotes:"Carl Henry began serving with World Vision after he and World Vision President Stanley Mooneyham, out of a shared passion for the gospel, joined together to lead the 1966 World Congress on Evangelism in Berlin. Henry's commitment to both social justice and evangelism called a generation of Christians to engage the world. This book will deepen your understanding of how Carl Henry sought to place all aspects of life under the banner of the gospel."--Richard Stearns, President, World Vision US; author, Unfinished and The Hole in Our Gospel"It would be hard for me to overstate the importance and ongoing relevance of the writings of Carl Henry, one of the fathers of modern evangelicalism. Mr. Henry was a close friend of my organization's founder, Chuck Colson. His impact continues to be felt on our board of directors, in the Christian worldview ministry he helped to inspire, and in the hundreds of thousands of men and women behind bars who have also been impacted through his teaching. This book belongs on the must-buy list of today's evangelical readers."--Jim Liske, President and CEO, Prison Fellowship Ministries"Carl F. H. Henry is a writing mentor to me. Like Francis Schaeffer, I fear losing him to a generation that desperately needs to hear both their voices. This book will help contemporary evangelicals understand why they need to know this man and delve into his writings. It will stretch them intellectually. It will guide them spiritually. And, it will greatly aid them in not repeating mistakes from the past, mistakes already uncovered and handled by this princely theologian."--Daniel L. Akin, President, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary"The brilliant essays found in Essential Evangelicalism provide readers with a masterful and comprehensive look at the life and work of Carl F. Henry. So much more than a historical reflection, this timely and extraordinary volume not only presents Henry's massive thought to a new generation of readers, but carefully explores the identity and theology of the evangelical movement with remarkable insight. With great enthusiasm, it is a privilege to recommend this outstanding publication."--David S. Dockery, President, Trinity International University--Mark Galli, Editor, Christianity TodayCommendation Quotes:"Henry's commitment to both social justice and evangelism called a generation of Christians to engage the world. This book will deepen your understanding of how Carl Henry sought to place all aspects of life under the banner of the gospel."--Richard Stearns, President, World Vision US; author, Unfinished and The Hole in Our Gospel"It has been a marked blessing of God in my life to have known Carl and Helga Henry personally. I do what I do and live where I have lived now for over twenty years in no small because of Carl Henry. Carefully reading each of these essays has left me feeling like I've just spent time with him again. Careful research, clear writing, and shared concerns mark the chapters in this book. The authors are to be commended." --Mark Dever, Senior Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington DC; President, 9Marks"It would be hard to overstate the importance and ongoing relevance of the writings of Carl Henry, one of the fathers of modern evangelicalism. Henry was a close friend of my organization's founder, Chuck Colson. His impact continues to be felt on our board of directors, in the Christian worldview ministry he helped to inspire, and in the hundreds of thousands of men and women behind bars who have also been impacted through his teaching. This book belongs on the must-buy list of today's evangelical readers."--Jim Liske, President and CEO, Prison Fellowship Ministries"Too many evangelical churches today are enamored with a therapeutic gospel and pander after yet another spiritual experience. What we need is a good dose of the theological depth and intellectual rigor of the likes of Carl Henry. You don't have to agree with everything he wrote, but you will be wise for having wrestled with his great mind."--Mark Galli, Editor, Christianity Today"Carl F. H. Henry is a writing mentor to me. Like Francis Schaeffer, I fear losing him to a generation that desperately needs to hear both their voices. This book will help contemporary evangelicals understand why they need to know this man and delve into his writings. It will stretch them intellectually. It will guide them spiritually. And it will greatly aid them in not repeating mistakes from the past--mistakes already uncovered and handled by this princely theologian."--Daniel L. Akin, President, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary"The brilliant essays found in Essential Evangelicalism provide readers with a masterful and comprehensive look at the life and work of Carl F. H. Henry. So much more than a historical reflection, this timely and extraordinary volume not only presents Henry's massive thought to a new generation of readers, but carefully explores the identity and theology of the evangelical movement with remarkable insight. With great enthusiasm, it is a privilege to recommend this outstanding publication."--David S. Dockery, President, Trinity International University"Carl Henry was a giant on whose shoulders all contemporary evangelicals stand--whether or not they know that. This volume represents another significant contribution to celebrating, assessing, and reclaiming Henry's massive influence. One need not agree with every aspect of Henry's thought (or this volume's claims about Henry) to rejoice in this multivoiced wrestling with Henry's huge role in shaping contemporary evangelicalism."--Ronald J. Sider, Senior Distinguished Professor of Theology, Holistic Ministry, and Public Policy, Palmer Theological SeminaryBiographical Note: Matthew J. Hall (PhD, University of Kentucky) serves as vice president of academic services at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also a research fellow for the Research Institute of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. Owen Strachan (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is associate professor of Christian theology and director of the Center on Gospel & Culture at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He also serves as president of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. D. A. Carson (PhD, Cambridge University) is research professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, where he has taught since 1978. He is president of the Gospel Coalition, and has written or edited nearly 60 books including Scandalous, Memoirs of an Ordinary Pastor, and The Difficult Doctrine of the Love of God. He and his wife, Joy, have two children and live in the north suburbs of Chicago. David S. Dockery (PhD, University of Texas) has been president of Union University in Jackson, Tennessee, since 1995. He is a much sought-after speaker and lecturer, a consulting editor for Christianity Today, and the author or editor of more than twenty-five books, including Southern Baptist Consensus and Renewal and Theologians of the Baptist Tradition. Paul R. House (PhD, the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) serves as a professor of divinity at Beeson Divinity School and has been a pastor-teacher in churches, Christian colleges, and seminaries for over 30 years. He is a past president of the Evangelical Theological Society and an active member of the Society of Biblical Literature. House is the author of Bonhoeffer's Seminary Vision and lives in Birmingham, Alabama. R. Albert Mohler Jr. (PhD, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) serves as the ninth president of Southern Seminary and as the Joseph Emerson Brown Professor of Christian Theology. Considered a leader among American evangelicals by Time and Christianity Today magazines, Dr. Mohler hosts a daily radio program for the Salem Radio Network and also writes a popular daily commentary on moral, cultural, and theological issues. Both can be accessed at www.albertmohler.com. Russell D. Moore is the eighth president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, the moral and public policy agency of the nation's largest Protestant denomination. A widely-sought commentator, Dr. Moore has been called "vigorous, cheerful, and fiercely articulate" by the Wall Street Journal. He is the author of several books, including The Kingdom of Christ, Adopted for Life, and Tempted and Tried, and he blogs regularly at RussellMoore.com. He and his wife, Maria, have four sons. Gregory Alan Thornbury (PhD, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the sixth president of The King's College in New York City. Formerly, he served as a professor of philosophy, dean of the school of theology, and vice president for spiritual life at Union University in Tennessee. He is the author of Recovering Classic Evangelicalism: Applying the Wisdom and Vision of Carl F. H. Henry. JOHN D. WOODBRIDGE is research professor of churchhHistory and the history of christian thought at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is also a former senior editor of Christianity Today. Owen Strachan (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is associate professor of Christian theology and director of the Center on Gospel & Culture at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He also serves as president of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. Publisher Marketing: In an age that is increasingly conflicted about evangelical identity and theological truth, Christians need a foundation for navigating the shifting culture. Although forgotten by some, twentieth-century theologian Carl F. H. Henry stands as one of the most influential leaders of modern evangelicalism. In this collection of essays written by leading theologians, readers will discover the extraordinary legacy that Henry left behind--a legacy desperately needed in our world today. Highlighting Henry's unshakable confidence in the truth of God's Word, these essays demonstrate how a renewed commitment to theology will lead to a greater love for God and others.

Contributor Bio:  Hall, Matthew Matthew J. Hall did grow up playing video games. A member of Generation Y, he first experienced video games on the Nintendo Entertainment System. Mario as well as early sports games were his favourites. Through the years, he played many games on the Super Nintendo as well as the PlayStation systems. Later, he went on to computer and online games where he acquired guild leadership skills in the virtual world that he finds useful in real life. Familiar with new games in the market, his favourite is World of Warcraft, where he plays a human paladin, a dwarf priest and a night elf warrior. An undergraduate at the University of Michigan, he is studying to be teacher in the hope of enhancing education through technology. Contributor Bio:  Carson, D A D. A. Carson (PhD, University of Cambridge) is research professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. He is the author or coauthor of over 50 books, including the Gold Medallion Award-winning book The Gagging of God and An Introduction to the New Testament. He is general editor of Telling the Truth: Evangelizing Postmoderns and Worship by the Book. He has served as a pastor and is an active guest lecturer in church and academic settings around the world. Contributor Bio:  Dockery, David S David S. Dockery is president of Trinity International University in Deerfield, Illinois. He previously served as president of Union University. He is the author or editor of over ten books, including "Biblical Interpretation Then and Now". Contributor Bio:  House, Paul R Paul R. House teaches at Beeson Divinity School of Samford University (Birmingham, Alabama). An Old Testament scholar, he has taught previously at Taylor University, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Wheaton College. Contributor Bio:  Mohler Jr, R Albert R. Albert Mohler Jr. is president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and the Joseph Emerson Brown Professor of Christian Theology. Considered a leader among American evangelicals by TimeandChristianity Todaymagazines, Dr. Mohlercan be heard onThe Briefinga daily podcast which analyzes news and events from a Christian Worldview. Healso writes a popular commentary on moral, cultural, and theological issues at albertmohler.com. He and his family live in Louisville, Kentucky. Contributor Bio:  Moore, Russell D Russell D. Moore is the President of the Southrn Baptist Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. He also serves as the executive director of the Carl F. H. Henry Institute for Evangelical Engagement and is a regular columnist for Baptist Press. He has served on the pastoral staffs of two churches and was an aide to a United States congressman. He and his wife, Maria, and three sons live in Louisville, Kentucky. Contributor Bio:  Mouw, Richard Ronald J. Sider (PhD, Yale University) is the founder and president emeritus of Evangelicals for Social Action and distinguished professor of theology, holistic ministry, and public policy at Palmer Theological Seminary in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. He is the author of numerous books, including the bestselling "Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger" and "The Scandal of the Evangelical Conscience". Contributor Bio:  Thornbury, Gregory Alan Thornbury currently serves as director of the Carl F. H. Henry Center for christian Leadership and Assistant Professor of Christian Studies at Union University. Contributor Bio:  Woodbridge, John D John Woodbridge (PhD, University of Toulouse, France) is research professor of Church History and History of Christian Thought at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, where he has taught since 1970. He was previously a senior editor of Christianity Today and is the author of Biblical Authority: A Critique of the Rogers/McKim Proposal and coauthor of Letters Along the Way. He is the editor of Great Leaders of the Christian Church and coeditor of works including The Mark of Jesus. Woodbridge is the recipient of four Gold Medallion Awards. Contributor Bio:  Strachan, Owen Owen Strachan is associate professor of Christian Theology and director of the Center on Gospel & Culture at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the president of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. The author of seven books, he is married to Bethany and is the father of three children.