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Marriage in the Life and Theology of John Gill, Samuel Stennett, and Andrew Fuller

This study examines marriage in the life and writings of three eminent Particular Baptists: John Gill (1697‒1771), Samuel Stennett (1727‒1795), and Andrew Fuller (1754‒1815). Eighteenth-century England was a time of great transition in society, especially related to the institution of marriage. Legal developments, shifting cultural norms, and various social issues contributed to a complex period in which many questions arose regarding marriage. This dissertation demonstrates how Gill, Stennett, and Fuller set forth a biblical understanding of marriage in their generation through their preaching, writing, and faithful leadership as husbands. Their commitment to a biblical spirituality of marriage is evidence of their theological continuity with the Puritan tradition and serves as a helpful example for Christians today.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:SBTS/oai:digital.library.sbts.edu:10392/4946
Date18 June 2015
CreatorsHaste, Matthew D.
ContributorsHaykin, Michael A. G.
Source SetsSouthern Baptist Theological Seminary
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeElectronic dissertation, Text

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