Mercersburg Theology was a unique theological movement in American religious history. German-American in its roots, it found a birthplace in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania in the 1800s. Spurred on by John Williamson Nevin’s teaching and insight, this Reformed sect, deeply controversial during its time, was at the center of much debate. This 13-volume collection amasses two biographies and 11 of Nevin’s key texts, bringing to light this famed Mercersburg theologian’s thought and influence. It includes Nevin’s response to an impending outbreak of Asiatic cholera, a reference guide to biblical antiquities, and his eulogy for Frederick Augustus Rauch, the first president of Marshall College.

In this comprehensive biography, Theodore Appel details the life and work of John Williamson Nevin. He examines the renowned preacher’s life and relationships, and expounds on the sermons and writings of this famed Mercersburg theologian. His in-depth, coherent, and easily readable biography offers an illuminating look at the person of John Williamson Nevin and the people and things that influenced him.

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