English hypothetical universalism : John Preston and the softening of reformed theology
John Preston (1587-1628) stands as a key figure in the development of English Reformed orthodoxy in the courts of Elizabeth I and James VI. Often cited as a favorite of the English and American Puritans who came after him, he nevertheless stood as a bridge between the crown and the nonconformists. Jonathan D. Moore retrieves Preston from his traditional place as one of the "Calvinists against Calvin," provides a convincing argument for Preston's unique hypothetical universalism, and calls into question common misperceptions about Reformed theology and Puritanism. - Publisher
Print Book, English, ©2007
William B. Eerdmans Pub., Grand Rapids, Mich., ©2007
History
xx, 304 pages ; 24 cm
9780802820570, 0802820573
133465473
Preston's life
A biographical introduction
Preston's heritage
William Perkins and Elizabethan particularism
Preston's theology
The divine decree
The death of Christ
The Gospel call
Defender of the faith at the York House Conference
Preston's mentors
Bishops James Ussher and John Davenant
Conclusions