John D. Hannah

John D. Hannah (ThM, 1971; ThD, 1974) has worked at DTS for more than forty years. His interests include the history of the Christian church, with particular focus on Jonathan Edwards and John Owen. Among his published works are a history of DTS and a general history of the Christian Church.

John D. Hannah’s Books

John D. Hannah’s Publication Articles

  • “The “Thomas” in the W. H. Griffith Thomas Lectureship.” Bibliotheca Sacra (163). 2006. 3-17.
  • Review of “Wesley and Men Who Followed.” Bibliotheca Sacra (161:642). 2004. 252-252.
  • Review of “Katharina Von Bora: a Reformation Life.” Bibliotheca Sacra (161:641). 2004. 122-122.
  • Review of “Standing in Grace.” Bibliotheca Sacra (161:641). 2004. 123-123.
  • “The Homiletical Skill of Jonathan Edwards.” Bibliotheca Sacra (159:633). 2002. 96-107.
  • “The Place of Theology in the Postmodern World: Is the Study of Theology and History an Antiquated Discipline?.” Reformation & Revival (11:1). 2002. 11-31.
  • “Jonathan Edwards and the Art of Effective Communication.” Reformation & Revival (11:4). 2002. 109-131.
  • “The Enemy Within: Straight Talk about the Power and Defeat of Sin.” Bibliotheca Sacra (157:626). 2000. 251-252.
  • “The Sermons of Jonathan Edwards: a Reader.” Bibliotheca Sacra (157:625). 2000. 117-118.
  • Review of “Power Preaching for Church Growth: the Role of Preaching in Growing Churches.” Bibliotheca Sacra (157:625). 2000. 119-119.
  • Review of “What Angels Wish They Knew: the Basics of True Christianity.” Bibliotheca Sacra (156). 1999. 367-367.
  • Review of “A Passion for Learning: the History of Christian Thought on Education.” Church History (66:4). 1997. 910-910.
  • “Church History: an Essential Guide.” Bibliotheca Sacra (154). 1997. 502-503.
  • “The Toronto Blessing: What Would the Holy Spirit Say?.” Bibliotheca Sacra (154). 1997. 372-373.
  • “The Church of Rome at the Bar of History.” Bibliotheca Sacra (154). 1997. 247-248.
  • “Puritan Profiles: 54 Puritan Personalities Drawn Together by the Westminster Assembly.” Bibliotheca Sacra (154). 1997. 249-250.
  • “Holy Laughter and the Toronto Blessing: an Investigative Report.” Reformation & Revival (6). 1997. 155-160.
  • “John Calvin and John Owen on Mortification: a Comparative Study in Reformed Spirituality.” Bibliotheca Sacra (154). 1997. 123-124.
  • “Holy Laughter and the Toronto Blessing: an Investigative Report.” Bibliotheca Sacra (153). 1996. 371-373.
  • “Jonathan Edwards, the Toronto Blessing, and the Spiritual Gifts : Are the Extraordinary Ones Actually the Ordinary Ones?.” Trinity Journal (17:2). 1996. 167-189.
  • Review of “Beyond Culture Wars: Is America a Mission Field or a Battlefield?.” Bibliotheca Sacra (152). 1995. 492-492.
  • “The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind.” Bibliotheca Sacra (152). 1995. 234-235.
  • Review of “Liberty of Conscience: Roger Williams in America.” Bibliotheca Sacra (150). 1993. 381-381.
  • Review of “Billy Sunday and the Redemption of Urban America.” Bibliotheca Sacra (150). 1993. 249-249.
  • “Report to the Stockholders : Combat Developments.” Army Chaplaincy 1993. 15-17.
  • Review of “A Cloud of Witnesses.” Bibliotheca Sacra (150). 1993. 126-126.
  • “A Review of The Incredible Scofield and His Book.” Bibliotheca Sacra (147). 1990. 351-364.
  • “The Incredible Scofield and His Book.” Bibliotheca Sacra (147). 1990. 351-364.
  • Review of “The Gospel and the American Dream.” Bibliotheca Sacra (147). 1990. 380-380.
  • “The Gospel in History: Portrait of a Teaching Church/The Origins of Christian Education.” Church History (59). 1990. 287-288.
  • “Reformed Theology in America, V 1: the Princeton Theology.” Bibliotheca Sacra (147). 1990. 252-253.
  • “Reformed Theology in America. 2, Dutch Reformed Theology.” Bibliotheca Sacra (147). 1990. 252-253.
  • “Reformed Theology in America. 3, Southern Reformed Theology.” Bibliotheca Sacra (147). 1990. 252-253.
  • Review of “The Gospel in History: Portrait of a Teaching Church/The Origins of Christian Education.” Bibliotheca Sacra (147). 1990. 252-252.
  • “The Evangelical Movement: Growth, Impact, Controversy, Dialog.” Bibliotheca Sacra (147). 1990. 253-254.
  • Review of “The Healing Epidemic.” Bibliotheca Sacra (146). 1989. 462-462.
  • Review of “Intellectuals.” Bibliotheca Sacra (146). 1989. 471-471.
  • Review of “A Call for Continuity: The Theological Contributions of James Orr.” Bibliotheca Sacra (146). 1989. 472-472.
  • Review of “The Republic of Reason: The Personal Philosophies of the Founding Fathers.” Bibliotheca Sacra (146). 1989. 113-113.
  • “The Early Years of Lewis Sperry Chafer.” Bibliotheca Sacra (144). 1987. 3-23.
  • “The Generation That Knew Not Josef: A Critique of Marxism and the Religious Left.” Bibliotheca Sacra (143). 1986. 184-185.
  • Review of “The Seeds of Secularization: Calvinism, Culture and Pluralism in America, 1870-1915.” Bibliotheca Sacra (143). 1986. 88-88.
  • “The Vanishing Evangelist : A Search for a Few Uniquely Gifted Men.” Fundamentalist Journal (3:5). 1984. 31-33.
  • “The Meaning of Saving Faith : Luther’s Interpretation of Romans 3:28.” Bibliotheca Sacra (140). 1983. 322-334.
  • “Bibliotheca Sacra and Darwinism : An Analysis of the Nineteenth-century Conflict between Science and Theology.” Grace Theological Journal (4:1). 1983. 37-58.
  • “Kenneth Scott Latourette, a Trail Blazer : A Critical Evaluation of Latourette’s Theory of Religious History.” Grace Theological Journal (2:1). 1981. 1-22.
  • “Anselm on the Doctrine of Atonement.” Bibliotheca Sacra (135). 1978. 333-344.
  • “Doctrine of Original Sin in Postrevolutionary America.” Bibliotheca Sacra (134). 1977. 238-256.
  • “Layman’s Prayer Revival of 1858.” Bibliotheca Sacra (134). 1977. 59-73.
  • “History of Bibliotheca Sacra.” Bibliotheca Sacra (133). 1976. 229-242.
  • “Memoir of Miss Charlotte Singleton.” Methodist Review (8:1). 1825. 12-17.
  • “Extract of a Letter from the Rev John Hannah.” Methodist Review (8:1). 1825. 39-40.

John D. Hannah’s Contributions

Dr. John Hannah standing at podium speaking at DTS Chapel

To God Be the Glory: How Can That Be?

Dr. John Hannah, research professor of Theological Studies, distinguished professor of Historical Theology, discusses what it…
September 16, 2008

The Gospel Clarified: A Joyful Celebration—Something to Remember and Something to Perpetuate

Reformation Day Chapel: Dr. John Hannah, Research Professor of Theological Studies and Distinguished Professor of Historical…
October 31, 2006

Faculty Forum: Contemporary Theological Trends

DTS faculty members examine contemporary theological trends. This discussion is based on the Center for Christian…
September 29, 2006

Wesley and Men Who Followed

Iain H. Murray
Banner of Truth

Katharina von Bora: A Reformation Life

Rudolf K. Markwald, Marilynn Morris Markwald
Concordia Publishing House

Standing in Grace

Jonathan Edwards
Soli Deo Gloria Ministries
man standing at podium speaking at DTS Chapel

Tribute to Jonathan Edwards

Dr. John Hannah, research professor of Historical Theology, commemorates the anniversary of Jonathan Edwards' 300th birthday by sharing…
September 30, 2003

Come and Have Breakfast

Dr. John Hannah, distinguished professor of Historical Theology at Dallas Seminary, invites Christ's followers to spend…
January 16, 2003

Being Christ-Centered

Dr. John Hannah, Research Professor of Theological Studies, Distinguished Professor of Historical Theology, pleads with the…
January 3, 1998

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