Author
William Ames
1576–1633
Student of Perkins. Cambridge to Netherlands. Marrow of Theology shaped New England Puritanism.
Works in the Library 6
A Finishing Touch to the Hague Conference (Coronis ad Collationem Hagiensem) 1618
Ames's 1618 theological response to the Synod of Dort addressing Reformed doctrine and ecclesiastical concerns during this pivotal Protestant conference.
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A Reply to Dr. Morton's General Defence of Three Innocent Ceremonies 1622
Ames's 1622 defense of Reformed worship practices against Bishop Morton's justification of ceremonial elements in Anglican ecclesiastical tradition.
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Conscience and Its Power and Cases 1639
Ames's comprehensive five-book treatise on conscience examining its nature, authority, and application to moral and spiritual cases of Christian conduct.
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An Analytical Exposition of Both the Epistles of the Apostle Peter 1641
Ames's detailed expository commentary on 1 and 2 Peter extracting doctrines from each text and applying them to Christian holiness and spiritual growth.
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The Marrow of Sacred Divinity 1642
Ames's systematic theological compendium presenting the essential doctrines of Reformed Christianity in organized, accessible form for theological education.
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The Substance of Christian Religion 1659
Ames's fifty-two catechetical lectures on Scripture texts for each Lord's Day, systematically teaching Christian doctrine with doctrinal, rational, and practical applications.
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Passages William Ames cites most
Bible verses most often cited across these 6 works. Each links to everything in the library on that verse.
Ephesians 1:411×
Philippians 3:2011×
1 Thessalonians 5:239×
2 Timothy 2:199×
Romans 2:159×
Romans 8:289×
Romans 8:349×
1 Corinthians 6:208×
1 Corinthians 10:318×
1 Peter 2:28×
1 Peter 5:108×
2 Thessalonians 2:138×
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