Elemental Theology: An Introductory Survey of Conservative Doctrine

by Emery H. Bancroft

Elemental Theology presents the basics of systematic theology in brief, easy-to-follow outline form that will be appreciated by students, teachers, pastors, and laypersons wanting a practical-level introduction to the subject. Bancroft's thorough survey of doctrine includes numerous quotations from well-known biblical commentators and study questions at the end of each chapter for personal or class review. Specific doctrines discussed are:
The Doctrine of the Scriptures
The Doctrine of Sin
The Doctrine of God The Doctrine of Salvationli>The Doctrine of JesusThe Doctrine of the Church
The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit
The Doctrine of Angels
The Doctrine of Man
The Doctrine of Last Things
". . . it is refreshing to find a volume that sets forth lucidly a biblical theology. Here, the appeal for authority is not to historians, theologians, or the church fathers, but to the Word of God."
--Paul R. Jackson, D.D.

Genres: Theology

400 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1955

Reviews

[Anita Byrne]

I think this is the right book. It delineates all the major Christian doctrines, and shows the scriptures that teach us these doctrines.

[Connor Kinkade]

I rated it two stars for enjoyment. I read it for school, and it was so dry. I usually do not mind dense reading, but this just was not doing it for me. It will be a good reference to keep around, though.

[Karie]

I read this years ago in Bible college. Only now do I notice -as I'm studying a particular doctrine- some of the errors of the author. Many times he uses cross-references which have no connection whatsoever with the main verse/subject. Also, there are certain main points which are incorrect -clearly proved in the Bible, so I sit there saying aloud, "Where is he getting this??" It really put a damper on my study time. I can never understand why people who write books on such important biblical matters insert stuff that's just not in the Bible. Yes, there is a lot of good "meat" here, but the "bones" just frustrate me. Sometimes the bones are because the guy won't stick with one Bible version, and thus uses another version to try and prove his point. Doesn't move me.

[Michael]

This book was helpful in certain doctrines, but was also dry at times. It was not as bad as many people pointed it out to be, but is still not a 5 star book.

[Ryan Ortiz]

to study the doctrine of god