Works by John Tulloch

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• Christian Doctrine of Sin
  Description: John Tulloch, a beloved professor at the University of St Andrews, was a moderate liberal theologian who sought to reconcile the insights of higher criticism of the Bible with the tenets of Christian orthodoxy. For example, Tulloch had published a critical essay in response to Ernest Renan, who had read Scripture so reductionistically that he denied the divinity of Christ and the existence of miracles. In 1876, Tulloch published six lectures on the doctrine of sin. As well as laying out the basics of both Old and New Testament perspectives on sin, Tulloch compares the Christian doctrine of sin to the teachings of other world religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Gnosticism, and Zoroastrianism. In the final lecture, he addresses some of the major questions about and criticisms of the doctrine of Original Sin, one of the more complicated and controversial teachings within Christianity.
  
  Kathleen O’Bannon
  CCEL Staff
• Luther and Other Leaders of the Reformation
  Description: John Tulloch, a beloved professor at the University of St Andrews, was a moderate liberal theologian who sought to reconcile the insights of higher criticism of the Bible with the tenets of Christian orthodoxy. For example, Tulloch had published a critical essay in response to Ernest Renan, who had read Scripture so reductionistically that he denied the divinity of Christ and the existence of miracles. This work, Luther and Other Leaders of the Reformation, traces the origins and unfolding of the Protestant Reformation across Europe. As well as Luther and Calvin, Tulloch recounts the involvement of Knox, Hus, Wycliffe, and even some of the pre-Reformers in bringing on the reformation of the Catholic Church. Luther’s career and character were of particular interest to Tulloch, and the scholar includes an in-depth examination of Luther’s life and writings.
  
  Kathleen O’Bannon
  CCEL Staff
• Religion and Theology: A Sermon for the Times Preached in the Parish Church of crathie, 5th September and in the College Church, St Andrews
  Description: John Tulloch, a beloved professor at the University of St Andrews, was a moderate liberal theologian who sought to reconcile the insights of higher criticism of the Bible with the tenets of Christian orthodoxy. In his sermon on Religion and Theology, he says: “Religion is identified with the tenets of a Church system, or of a theological system; and it is felt that modern criticism has assailed these tenets in many vulnerable points, and made it no longer easy for the open and well-informed mind to believe […] without hesitation.” Even so, Tulloch reminds his readers and listeners, not even the most foundation-shaking discovery of modern science can assail God’s truth, which will always make itself available for anyone who has faith.
  
  Kathleen O’Bannon
  CCEL Staff
• Some Facts of Religion and of Life: Sermons Preached before Her Majesty the Queen in Scotland, 1866-76.
  Description: John Tulloch, a beloved professor at the University of St Andrews, was a moderate liberal theologian who sought to reconcile the insights of higher criticism of the Bible with the tenets of Christian orthodoxy. At various times throughout his theological career, Tulloch preached before Queen Victoria during her visits to Scotland. As was customary, Tulloch would deliver addresses that reflected his major thought and work. His messages range from the topics of the role of theology in Christianity to the problem of evil.
  
  Kathleen O’Bannon
  CCEL Staff
• Theism: The Witness of Reason and Nature to an All-Wise and Beneficent Creator.
  Description: John Tulloch, a beloved professor at the University of St Andrews, was a moderate liberal theologian who sought to reconcile the insights of higher criticism of the Bible with the tenets of Christian orthodoxy. For example, Tulloch had published a critical essay in response to Ernest Renan, who had read Scripture so reductionistically that he denied the divinity of Christ and the existence of miracles. Tulloch’s Theism argues for God’s existence using inductive reasoning, following the same logic as the scientific method. In the 19th century (and today as well), academia had largely discounted anyone who claimed to have found conclusive proof for God’s existence. Aware of his hostile audience, Tulloch responds to them specifically in various portions of the essay. Ultimately, the essay served as a precursor to Tulloch’s major work of apologetics, Rational Theology and Christian Philosophy.
  
  Kathleen O’Bannon
  CCEL Staff