The Life and Letters of James Henley Thornwell

James Henley Thornwell led a fascinating life during a time of great national upheaval in the United States of America. This resource outlines his life, beginning from birth and early childhood and continuing on to his experiences as a minister and professor up until the time of the Civil War. His work assisting with the beginnings of the Southern Presbyterian Church is an important part of both his life and the history of the Church in the 1800s, and is documented in this biographical work. Also included are letters he wrote during his time spent abroad in Europe as well as some general correspondences.

Professor Eugene Genovese describes Thornwell as wanting “to envision a Christian society that could reconcile, so far as possible in a world haunted by evil, the conflicting claims of a social order with social justice and both with the freedom and dignity of the individual.” These ideas shine through in Thornwell’s writings, which are now more accessible than ever through Logos Bible Software. In electronic format, his writings are easily searchable and easily referenced—his works in Logos make the ideal companion to theological studies.