Systematic Theology (Volume 2 of 3)

"Systematic Theology (Volume 2 of 3)" by Augustus Hopkins Strong is a theological work from the early 1900s. This book looks at the beliefs about humans by stressing the qualities of God, the making of the world, and what these ideas mean for what humans are and ideas about right and wrong. It's written for people studying religion, giving thorough studies and discussions about key beliefs. It starts by exploring God's character and the idea of creating, examining what creation means theologically, especially when compared to ideas like dualism or emanation. Strong says creation was a choice by the triune God and that it brought the universe into existence from nothing, without using any existing stuff. In essence, the author makes a strong case against other ideas, aiming to create a base for understanding God and also mankind's beginning, the effects of sin, and how people relate to God using religious texts. The focus is on an in-depth dive into a systematic approach to theology.