James Boice
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James Montgomery Boice, Th.D. (July 7, 1938 – June 15, 2000) was a Reformed
theologian
, Bible teacher, and pastor
of Tenth Presbyterian Church
in Philadelphia from 1968 until his death. He is heard on The Bible Study Hour radio
broadcast and was a well known author and speaker in evangelical
and Reformed circles
. He also served as Chairman of the International Council on Biblical Inerrancy for over ten years and was a founding member of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals
.
from The Stony Brook School
(1956), an A.B.
from Harvard University
(1960), a B.D.
from Princeton Theological Seminary
(1963), a Th.D from the University of Basel
in Switzerland
(1966), and a D.D.
, (honorary) from the Theological Seminary of the Reformed Episcopal Church (1982).
He died on June 15, 2000.
s. Some of his popular books include:
, which each grew out of his preaching:
Boice is also known for contributing his commentary of the Epistle of Galatians to "The Expositor's Bible Commentary" (ISBN 0310365201)
Calvinism
Calvinism is a Protestant theological system and an approach to the Christian life...
theologian
Theology
Theology is the systematic and rational study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truths, or the learned profession acquired by completing specialized training in religious studies, usually at a university or school of divinity or seminary.-Definition:Augustine of Hippo...
, Bible teacher, and pastor
Pastor
The word pastor usually refers to an ordained leader of a Christian congregation. When used as an ecclesiastical styling or title, this role may be abbreviated to "Pr." or often "Ps"....
of Tenth Presbyterian Church
Tenth Presbyterian Church
Tenth Presbyterian Church is a congregation of approximately 1,500 members located in downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Tenth is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America , a denomination in the Reformed or Calvinist tradition.-History:...
in Philadelphia from 1968 until his death. He is heard on The Bible Study Hour radio
Radio
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broadcast and was a well known author and speaker in evangelical
Evangelicalism
Evangelicalism is a Protestant Christian movement which began in Great Britain in the 1730s and gained popularity in the United States during the series of Great Awakenings of the 18th and 19th century.Its key commitments are:...
and Reformed circles
Reformed churches
The Reformed churches are a group of Protestant denominations characterized by Calvinist doctrines. They are descended from the Swiss Reformation inaugurated by Huldrych Zwingli but developed more coherently by Martin Bucer, Heinrich Bullinger and especially John Calvin...
. He also served as Chairman of the International Council on Biblical Inerrancy for over ten years and was a founding member of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals
Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals
The Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals is a Christian ministry which produces print and internet resources, broadcasts radio programs The Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals is a Christian ministry which produces print and internet resources, broadcasts radio programs The Alliance of Confessing...
.
Biography
Boice received a diplomaDiploma
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from The Stony Brook School
The Stony Brook School
The Stony Brook School is a private independent Christian boarding and college preparatory school for boys and girls, grades 7 to 12. It was founded by the Rev. Dr. John F. Carson and fellow members of the Stony Brook Assembly in 1922. Its founding headmaster was Frank E. Gaebelein...
(1956), an A.B.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
from Harvard University
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country...
(1960), a B.D.
Bachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
from Princeton Theological Seminary
Princeton Theological Seminary
Princeton Theological Seminary is a theological seminary of the Presbyterian Church located in the Borough of Princeton, New Jersey in the United States...
(1963), a Th.D from the University of Basel
University of Basel
The University of Basel is located in Basel, Switzerland, and is considered to be one of leading universities in the country...
in Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
(1966), and a D.D.
Doctor of Divinity
Doctor of Divinity is an advanced academic degree in divinity. Historically, it identified one who had been licensed by a university to teach Christian theology or related religious subjects....
, (honorary) from the Theological Seminary of the Reformed Episcopal Church (1982).
He died on June 15, 2000.
Writings
Boice was a prolific author, having published over 50 different works, including a collection of hymnHymn
A hymn is a type of song, usually religious, specifically written for the purpose of praise, adoration or prayer, and typically addressed to a deity or deities, or to a prominent figure or personification...
s. Some of his popular books include:
- Foundations of the Christian Faith (ISBN 0-87784-991-9)
- The Doctrines of Grace: Rediscovering the Essentials of Evangelicalism (ISBN 1-58134-299-3)
- Christ's Call to Discipleship (ISBN 0-8254-2074-1)
- Renewing Your Mind in a Mindless World: Learning to Think and Act Biblically (ISBN 0-8254-2071-7)
- Parables of Jesus (ISBN 0-8024-0163-5)
- What Ever Happened to the Gospel of Grace? (ISBN 1-58134-237-3)
- Dealing With Bible Problems: Alleged Errors and Contradictions in the Bible (ISBN 0-87508-478-8)
- Ordinary Men Called by God: A Study of Abraham, Moses, and David (ISBN 0-8254-2075-X)
Expositional commentaries
Boice also published many volumes of commentary on books of the BibleBible
The Bible refers to any one of the collections of the primary religious texts of Judaism and Christianity. There is no common version of the Bible, as the individual books , their contents and their order vary among denominations...
, which each grew out of his preaching:
- Genesis (3 volumes; ISBN 0-8010-1161-2, ISBN 0-8010-1162-0, ISBN 0-8010-1163-9)
- Joshua (ISBN 0-8010-1283-X)
- Nehemiah (ISBN 0-8010-1282-1)
- Psalms (3 volumes; ISBN 0-8010-6578-X, ISBN 0-8010-6585-2, ISBN 0-8010-6586-0)
- Daniel (ISBN 0-8010-1258-9)
- The Minor Prophets (2 volumes; ISBN 0-8010-1232-5, ISBN 0-8010-1233-3)
- Gospel of Matthew (2 volumes; ISBN 0-8010-1201-5, ISBN 0-8010-1202-3)
- The Sermon on the Mount (ISBN 0-8010-1248-1)
- The Gospel of John (5 volumes; ISBN 0-8010-6577-1, ISBN 0-8010-6580-1, ISBN 0-8010-6581-X, ISBN 0-8010-6587-9, ISBN 0-8010-6588-7)
- Acts (ISBN 0-8010-1137-X)
- Romans (4 volumes; ISBN 0-8010-6579-8, ISBN 0-8010-6582-8, ISBN 0-8010-6583-6, ISBN 0-8010-6584-4)
- Ephesians (ISBN 0-8010-1153-1)
- Philippians (ISBN 0-8010-1190-6)
- The Epistles of John (ISBN 0-8010-1257-0)
Boice is also known for contributing his commentary of the Epistle of Galatians to "The Expositor's Bible Commentary" (ISBN 0310365201)
External links
- Boice's page at Tenth Presbyterian Church
- The Bible Study Hour on OnePlace
- The Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals
- The Bible Study Hour