Charles Caldwell Ryrie (March 2, 1925 – February 16, 2016) was an American Bible scholar and Christian theologian. He served as professor of systematic theology and dean of doctoral studies at Dallas Theological Seminary and as president and professor at what is now Cairn University. After his retirement from Dallas Theological Seminary he also taught courses for Tyndale Theological Seminary. He is considered one of the most influential American theologians of the 20th century.[1] He was the editor of The Ryrie Study Bible by Moody Publishers, containing more than 10,000 of Ryrie's explanatory notes. First published in 1978, it has sold more than 2 million copies.[2] He was a notable proponent of classic premillennialdispensationalism.
Early life, education, and family[edit]
Its 94 chapters are arranged in outline style for easy reference. Considerable emphasis is given to explaining the dispensational view of the end times. Basic Theology: A Popular Systematic Guide to Understanding Biblical Truth (342) by Charles C.
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Ryrie was born to John Alexander and Elizabeth Caldwell Ryrie[3] in St. Louis, Missouri, and grew up in Alton, Illinois. After graduating from high school in 1942, he attended The Stony Brook School on Long Island for one semester, where he became acquainted with headmaster Frank E. Gaebelein.[4]
Ryrie attended Haverford College, intending on following his father into a banking career. However, during his junior year, while meeting with Dallas Theological Seminary founder Lewis Sperry Chafer, Ryrie dedicated his life to Christian ministry, and left Haverford to study theology at Dallas Theological Seminary. Haverford conferred his B.A. (1946) on the basis of his studies at Dallas. A year later, he earned his Th.M. (1947), and two years following that his Th.D. (1949). He went on to complete his Doctor of Philosophy (1953) at the University of Edinburgh. He also earned a Litt.D. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, now Liberty University School of Divinity.[4]
In 1987, Ryrie's wife divorced him. Believing that the Bible did not allow divorced persons to remarry, he determined to live the rest of his life as a single man, despite his wife's subsequent remarriage.[5]
Dr. Ryrie was the father of three children and three grandchildren.[4]
Academic career[edit]
Ryrie began his academic career by teaching one summer for Midwest Bible and Missionary Institute (which would eventually become a part of Calvary Bible College).[6] Ryrie joined the faculty of Westmont College in 1948 and eventually became dean of men and chairman of the Department of Biblical Studies and Philosophy. He returned to Dallas Theological Seminary in 1953 to teach systematic theology, but left for several years to serve as president of Philadelphia College of the Bible (now Cairn University), from 1958 to 1962.[4] He was also an adjunct faculty (distinguished professor) from Fall 1991 through Fall 2001.[citation needed] Upon returning to Dallas once again, he became dean of doctoral studies until his retirement in 1983.[4] Ryrie has written 32 books which have sold more than 1.5 million copies.[7] Additionally, his study bible has sold more than 2.6 million copies.[8]Ryrie was an avid collector of quality rare Bibles and Bible manuscripts. On December 5, 2016, his collection was sold by Sothebys for 7.3 Million USD.[9]
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Death[edit]
Ryrie died on February 16, 2016 in Dallas, Texas.[4][10]
Publications[edit]
Two of his books (The Miracles of Our Lord and So Great Salvation) garnered the Gold Medallion Book Award. Other publications include:
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- Dispensationalism Today, 1965; The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago. NOTE: This is an older version of the below book reference which may have been revised.
- A Survey of Bible DoctrineMoody Press, 1972 (First Edition), 1989 (11th Edition) ISBN0-8024-8438-7 NOTE: This title is also available in electronic version for use with, and sold by: Logos Bible Software.
- The Grace of GodMoody Press, 1963 (First Edition), 1970 (Second Edition), 1975 (Third Edition) ISBN0-8024-32506, ISBN978-0-80-243250-6
- Ryrie's Concise Guide to the Bible, Here's Life Publishers, 1983 ISBN0-685-09716-1 [Paperback] NOTE: This title is also available in electronic version for use with, and sold by: Logos Bible Software.
- Basic Theology, Moody Press, 1986, ISBN0-89693-814-X
- Balancing the Christian Life, Moody Press, 1994 ISBN0-8024-0887-7
- Biblical Answers to Tough Questions, Tyndale Seminary Press, 2008.
- Biblical Theology of the New Testament, Moody Press, 1959.
- Come Quickly Lord Jesus: What You Need to Know About the Rapture,Harvest House Publishers, 1996.
- Dispensationalism, Moody Press, 1995 ISBN0-8024-2187-3
- Dispensationalism Today, Moody Publishers, 1965.
- Neo-Orthodoxy: What It Is and What It Does,Moody Press, 1956.
- Revelation, Chicago: Moody Press, 1968.
- Ryrie's Practical Guide to Communicating Bible Doctrine, Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2005 ISBN0-8054-4063-1
- So Great Salvation: What It Means to Believe in Jesus Christ, Moody Press, 1997 ISBN0-8024-7818-2
- The Acts of the Apostles,Moody Press, 1961.
- The Basis of the Premillennial Faith,ECS Ministries, 2005.
- The Best Is Yet to Come,Moody Press, 1981.
- The Holy SpiritMoody Press 1965 ISBN0-8024-3565-3
- The Miracles of Our Lord, ECS Ministries, 2005.
- The Role of Women in the Church,B & H Publishing Group, 2011.
- The Ryrie Study BibleMoody Press 1986, 1994 ISBN978-0-8024-8902-9
- What You Should Know About Inerrancy, Moody Press, 1981.
References[edit]
Charles Ryrie Systematic Theology
- Ellwell, Walter. (1993). Handbook of Evangelical Theologians. Baker Book House. ISBN978-0801032127
- Enns, Paul P. (1993). Walter A. Elwell (ed.). Handbook of Evangelical Theologians. Baker Book House. ISBN978-0-8010-3212-7.
- Hannah, John D. (2009). An Uncommon Union: Dallas Theological Seminary and American Evangelicalism. Zondervan. ISBN0-310-23786-6.
- Weaver, Paul D. (2015). Charles Caldwell Ryrie: The Man, His Ministry and Method. Kindle Direct Publishing.
- ^Ellwell, Walter (1993). Handbook of Evangelical Theologians. Baker.
- ^http://www.moodypublishers.com/pub_authorDetail.aspx?id=41798&aid=511 Charles C Ryrie
- ^Weaver, Paul D. (2015). Charles Caldwell Ryrie: The Man, His Ministry and Method. Kindle Direct Publishing.
- ^ abcdefGlahn, Sandra (February 16, 2016). 'Dr. Charles C. Ryrie (1925-2016)'. DTS Magazine. Dallas Theological Seminary. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
- ^'A Tribute To Dr. Charles Ryrie' by Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer | url=http://www.moodychurch.org/news/ryrie/Archived July 21, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
- ^Weaver, Paul D. (2015). Charles C. Ryrie: The Man, His Ministry and Method. Kindle Direct Publishing.
- ^Hannah, John D. (2009). An Uncommon Union: Dallas Theological Seminary. Zondervan. ISBN978-0310237860.
- ^Vincent, James (2011). The MBI Story: The Vision and Worldwide Impact of Moody Bible Institute. Moody Publishers.
- ^http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/2016/bible-collection-of-charles-caldwell-ryrie-n09539.html
- ^'DTS Tweet'. Dallas Theological Seminary.