Charles Hodge
1797–1878
Princeton theologian for over fifty years; his Systematic Theology is the classic statement of old-school American Presbyterianism.
In his own words
The Sixth Commandment. Its Design. This commandment, as expounded by our Lord (Matt. v. 21, 22), forbids malice in all its degrees and in all its manifestations. The Bible recognizes the distinction between anger and malice. The former is on due occasion allowable; the other is in its nature, and therefore always, evil. The one is a natural or constitutional emotion arising out of the experience or perception of wrong, and includes not only disapprobation but also indignation, and a desire in some way to redress or punish the wrong inflicted. The other includes hatred and the desire to inflict evil to gratify that evil passion. Our Lord is said to have been angry; but in Him there was no malice or resentment. He was the Lamb of God; when He was reviled, He reviled not again; when He suffered, He threatened not; He prayed for his enemies even on the cross.
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What we hold of him
Systematic Theology Vol 1
Classic
Systematic Theology Vol 3
Classic
Systematic Theology Vol 2
Classic
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