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Knots Untied

Knots Untied

J. C. Ryle 48 episodes Nov 11, 2026

Knots Untied is a collection of nineteen essays by J. C. Ryle addressing disputed points of theology from an Evangelical Churchman's perspective. The papers examine controversies among English Churchmen of his day, covering a wide range of doctrinal questions in a systematic way. Ryle explains that the volume is intended for readers who want theological controversies examined fully from an Evangelical standpoint. He presents the work as an honest effort to untie theological knots and state clear positions.

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