Charles Caldwell Ryrie
American theologian (1925–2016) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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 dispensationalism.
Charles Caldwell Ryrie | |
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Born | March 2, 1925 St. Louis |
Died | February 16, 2016 |
Nationality | American |
Education | |
Occupation | Theologian |
Theological work | |
Tradition or movement | Free Grace theology |
Notable ideas | Revised Dispensationalism |