152. Kim Riddlebarger on B. B. Warfield

In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Kim Riddlebarger to discuss his book The Lion of Princeton: B. B. Warfield as Apologist and Theologian. Who was Benjamin Breckinridge Warfield and why does he matter, even today? From B.B.’s work in textual criticism to apologetics, his work on patristics to his career reviewing books – the great Princeton professor is as relevant as ever, addressing and improving the defense and understanding of the Christian Faith, for friend and foe alike. Kim also answers some of the recent criticisms he has received, from epistemology to even his articulation of the Biblical doctrine of the Trinity – as well as the question of whether or not he a “fundamentalist”?Book: The Lion of Princeton: B. B. Warfield as Apologist and TheologianCheck out The RiddleBlogCheck out the podcast: The Blessed Hope PodcastOther books by Dr. Riddlebarger:- The Case for Amillenialism: Understanding the End Times- The Man of Sin: Uncovering the Truth about the Antichrist- First Corinthians (hear our interview here)Resources by B. B. Warfield:- Check out Kim’s article on Warfield’s bibliography- “The Biblical Doctrine of the Trinity” (also see here, and here)- “The Resurrection: A Historical Fact”- “The Plan of Salvation”Other resources:The Theology of B. B. Warfield by Fred G. ZaspelThe Bible, Protestantism and the Rise of Natural Science by Peter HarrisonShaman and Sage by Michael HortonProcess and Providence: The Evolution Question at Princeton, 1845-1929 by Bradley GundlachToward a Reformed Apologetics: A Critique of the Thought of Cornelius Van Til by Keith A. MathisonThe Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self; To Change All Worlds by Carl R. TruemanCheck out our interviews with Dr. Lydia McGrew: here, here and here