Gordon Clark Book Reviews

The Biblical Doctrine of Man, by Gordon H. Clark, Jefferson, MD: The Trinity Foundation, 1984, 101 pp. This book was first written as the chapter titled “Man” in Gordon Clark’s systematic theology, First Lessons in Theology. Seeing that it was ultimately published as a stand alone volume in 1984, it was published when Clark was still

The Pastoral Epistles, by Gordon H. Clark, Jefferson, MD: The Trinity Foundation, 1983, 294 pp. This is Clark’s commentary on 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus with the addition of appendices on “The Ordination of Women” and “The Presbyterian Doctrine.” It is lengthier than his other commentaries, but it does cover three Biblical books. For

Faith and Saving Faith, by Gordon H. Clark, Jefferson, MD: The Trinity Foundation, 1983, 132 pp. This is one of the most important of Gordon Clark’s books. He provides definitions for key terms and takes away the ambiguity around the discussions of what faith is and what kind of faith is necessary for salvation. It

God’s Hammer, The Bible and Its Critics, by Gordon H. Clark, Jefferson, MD: The Trinity Foundation, 1982, 2nd edition 1987, 212 pp. “Thank you for the copy of God’s Hammer. You are doing wonders. I may have some suggestions for future projects.” – GHC to John Robbins, March 9, 1982. This volume, like all of

Behaviorism and Christianity, by Gordon H. Clark, Jefferson, MD: The Trinity Foundation, 1982, 106 pp. The writing of this volume started around the time of March 22, 1979 when Gordon Clark wrote to his friend Howard Long saying, “As for the future, one subject I am considering is Behaviorism. So many students come to Covenant

Language and Theology, by Gordon H. Clark, Phillipsburg, NJ: Presbyterian and Reformed, 1980, 152 pp. Though this volume was printed by Presbyterian and Reformed, it is also labeled as “Trinity Paper No. 1” and says on the back of the first page “Copyright 1979, The Trinity Foundation.” I must think that The Trinity Foundation had

First John, A Commentary, by Gordon H. Clark, Jefferson, MD: The Trinity Foundation, 1980, 2nd edition 1992, 184 pp. This volume, along with Language and Theology, were the first of Dr. Clark’s to be originally published by the Trinity Foundation. They both came out in 1980 with Language and Theology given the honor of being

1 and 2 Peter, by Gordon H. Clark, Phillipsburg, NJ: Presbyterian and Reformed, 1980, ?? pp. This commentary on Pete and Repeat is the combined edition of Peter Speaks Today (1967) and II Peter (1972). As I’ve previously reviewed each of those books, nothing additional about the content of this volume need be said here.

The Concept of Biblical Authority, by Gordon H. Clark, Phillipsburg, NJ: Presbyterian and Reformed, 1979, 24 pp. Note: This pamphlet was later included in God’s Hammer. Clark was disappointed in the appearance of the pamphlet. He wrote, “I too was disappointed with the appearance of The Concept of Biblical Authority. Craig half apologized, saying that he

Colossians, Another Commentary on an Inexhaustible Message, by Gordon H. Clark, Phillipsburg, NJ: Presbyterian and Reformed, 1979, 136 pp. In this commentary on Paul’s epistle to the Colossians, Gordon Clark seems to use his own translation of the text (p. 68) and gives considerable emphasis to the Greek grammar. It also seems to me that,

Predestination in the Old Testament, by Gordon H. Clark, Phillipsburg, NJ: Presbyterian and Reformed, 1978, 43 pp. This short book of only forty-three pages was part of the Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing Company’s International Library series on Philosophy and Theology. As Clark summarizes at the end of the volume, it contains references to seventy-five passages