The Way of Salvation Familiarly Explained

by Archibald Alexander

Publisher:

Presbyterian Board of Publication

, 1839

Overview

The Way of Salvation Familiarly Explained contains a hypothetical conversation between a father and his four children, explaining the basic principles of Christianity in ordinary language. Although it is intended for children, it serves as a comprehensive theological primer appropriate for any age. In this conversation, Alexander explains weighty doctrines in plain language and understandable terms, including the sin, salvation, and redemption.

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Key Features

• Explanation of the basic principles of Christianity in ordinary language
• Analysis of weighty doctrines, such as sin and salvation
• Four concluding hymns

Product Details

• Title: The Way of Salvation Familiarly Explained
• Author: Archibald Alexander
• Publisher: Presbyterian Board of Publication
• Publication Date: 1839
• Pages: 64

About Archibald Alexander

Archibald Alexander (1772–1851) an American educator and theologian, he was President of Hampton-Sydney College (Virginia) from 1797 to 1806. In 1807 he became pastor of Pine Street Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia. He received the Doctor of Divinity in 1810 from the College of New Jersey. He is most noted as founder and first principal of Princeton Seminary serving there from 1812 to 1840. As principal and professor of theology, he is considered the first of the great “Princeton theologians.” He continued as professor at Princeton until his death in 1851. He was buried in Princeton Cemetery.