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The Victoria InstituteJournal of the Transactions of the Victoria Institute was first published in 1867 and continued through to 1957 when its name was changed to Faith and Thought. Articles appear here by permission of the Committee of the Victoria Institute.

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Journal of the Transactions of the Victoria Institute
Vols. 1 - 19 (1865-1887)
Vols. 20 - 39 (1888-1907)
Vols. 40 - 59 (1908-1927)
Vols. 60 - 79 (1928-1947)
Vols. 80 - 89 (1948-1957)

Faith and Thought

Vols. 90 - 99 (1958-1971)
Vols. 100 - 109 (1972-1982)
Vols. 110 - 114 (1983-1988)

Faith and Thought Newsletter / Faith and Thought Bulletin / Faith & Thought

No.'s. 1-25 (1985-1999)
No.'s 26-50 (1999-2011)
No.'s. 51- (2011-)

Volume 100.1 (1972-3) - Download Complete Volume View in PDF format pdf

On-line Resource David Young, "The Impact of Darwinism on the Concept of God in the Nineteenth Century," Faith and Thought 100.1 (1972-3): 17-44. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource David A. Pailin, "Process Theology - Why or What?" Faith and Thought 100.1 (1972-3): 45-66. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]

Volume 100.2 (1972-3) - Symposium on Noah's Flood - Download Complete Volume View in PDF format pdf

On-line Resource D.J.A. Clines, "The Theology of the Flood Narrative," Faith and Thought 100.2 (1972-3): 128-142.View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the current copyright holder]
On-line Resource Colin A. Russell, "Noah and the Neptunists," Faith and Thought 100.2 (1972-3): 143-158. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource Frederick A. Filby, "Approaches to Reconciliation," Faith and Thought 100.2 (1972-3): 159-173. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource Robert E.D. Clark [1906-1984], "The Black Sea and Noah's Flood," Faith and Thought 100.2 (1972-3): 174-179. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]

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On-line Resource I. Howard Marshall, "Dispersion in New Testament Times," Faith and Thought 100.3 (1972-3): 237-258.View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the current copyright holder]
On-line Resource G.W. Scott Blair, "Physicist's Reflections on the Resurrection and Ascension of Christ," Faith and Thought 100.3 (1972-3): 259-270. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource David D. Brodeur, "Christians in the Zionist Camp: Blackstone and Hechler," Faith and Thought 100.3 (1972-3): 271-298. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]

Volume 101.1 (1974) - Download Complete Volume View in PDF format pdf

On-line Resource David Young, "Ethology and the Evolution of Human Behaviour," Faith and Thought 101.1 (1974): 17-32. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource George Cansdale, "Human Understanding of Animals," Faith and Thought 101.1 (1974): 33-43. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource David D. Brodeur, "Christians in the Zionist Camp, Part 2," Faith and Thought 101.1 (1974): 44-70. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource F.H. Cleobury, "Subjective Trends in Contemporary Theology," Faith and Thought 101.1 (1974): 71-82. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]

Volume 101.2 (1974) - Download Complete Volume View in PDF format pdf

On-line Resource Martyn Baker, "The Psychology of Conversion," Faith and Thought 101.2 (1974): 127-141. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource T.C. Mitchell, "Old Testament Archaeology: Some Recent Work," Faith and Thought 101.2 (1974): 142-157. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource F.F. Bruce, "New Light on the Origin of the New Testament," Faith and Thought 101.2 (1974): 158-162.View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]

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On-line Resource D.G. Banham, "Ethical Problems in Revolutionary War," Faith and Thought 101.3 (1974): 205-208. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource Trevor B. Poole, "Human and Animal Aggression," Faith and Thought 101.3 (1974): 209-227. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource F.K. Victor Pearce, "The Flood and Archaeology," Faith and Thought 101.3 (1974): 228-241. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource Roger Pooley, "Beyond the Two Cultures," Faith and Thought 101.3 (1974): 242-249. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource D. Ruth Etchells, "A Model of Making," Faith and Thought 101.3 (1974): 250-272. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]

Volume 102.1 (1975) - Download Complete Volume View in PDF format pdf

On-line Resource Gordon F. Barnes, "Human and Animal Aggression," Faith and Thought 102.1 (1975): 22-39. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource Trevor R. Griffiths, "'Let the Earth Bring Forth'," Faith and Thought 102.1 (1975): 40-59. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute] [Gunning Prize Essay]
On-line Resource David Lyon, "Society and Secularization," Faith and Thought 102.1 (1975): 60-80. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]

Volume 102.2 (1975) - Download Complete Volume View in PDF format pdf

On-line Resource F.K. Victor Pearce, "The Biblical Flood: Evidences From Egypt," Faith and Thought 102.2 (1975): 120-130. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource R.J. Berry, "Alternatives and Accusations in Christians' Attitudes to the Environment," Faith and Thought 102.2 (1975): 131-150. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource The Editor, "Creator God or Cosmic Magician?" Faith and Thought 102.2 (1975): 151-164. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]

Volume 102.3 (1975) - Download Complete Volume View in PDF format pdf

On-line Resource E. David Cook, "Theological Apects of Ecology," Faith and Thought 102.3 (1975): 184-196. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource David D. Brodeur, "Medical and Chemical Origins," Faith and Thought 102.3 (1975): 197-216. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]

Volume 103.1 (1976) - Download Complete Volume View in PDF format pdf

On-line Resource Geoffrey Whitfield, "Personal Transcendence in Christianity and Gestalt Therapy," Faith and Thought 103.1 (1976): 26-32. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource Michael Poole, "Chariots and the Cult of Credulity." Faith and Thought 103.1 (1976): 33-48. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]

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On-line Resource M.J. Newby, "Authority, Religion and Education Today," Faith and Thought 103.2 (1976): 87-99. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource Richard L. Sturch, "The Problem of Talking About God," Faith and Thought 103.2 (1976): 100-107.View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the current copyright holder]
On-line Resource Anthony C. Thiselton, "The Semantics of Biblical Language as a Branch of Hermeneutics," Faith and Thought 103.2 (1976): 108-120. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]

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On-line Resource Martin C. Baker, "Advertising," Faith and Thought 103.3 (1976): 153-157. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource John Byrt, "The Roles of the Bible and of Science in Understanding Creation," Faith and Thought 103.3 (1976): 158-188. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]

Volume 104.1 (1977) - Download Complete Volume View in PDF format pdf

On-line Resource J.A. Walter, "Sociology and Religion - are they Logically Complementary?" Faith and Thought 104.1 (1977): 27-44. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource Roland K. Harrison, "The Ancient Kingdom of Ebla," Faith and Thought 104.1 (1977): 45-48.View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the current copyright holder]
On-line Resource Nancy Elkin, "Miracles: Phineas in the Service of God in the Zohar," Faith and Thought 104.1 (1977): 49-52. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource Carl F.H. Henry, "Science and Faith," Faith and Thought 104.1 (1977): 53-56. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource E.K. Victor Pearce, "A Reappraisal of the Tablet Records of the Flood," Faith and Thought 104.1 (1977): 57- 64. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]

Volume 104.2 (1977) - Download Complete Volume View in PDF format pdf

On-line Resource J.A. Walker, "Britain in Decline: Christian Interpretations of Social Chamge," Faith and Thought 104.2 (1977): 109-118. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource Alan P.F. Sell, "Immanentism and the Theological Enterprise," Faith and Thought 104.2 (1977): 119-145. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource John Stafford Wright [1905-1985], "The Biblical Assessment of Superstition and the Occult," Faith and Thought 104.2 (1977): 146-156. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]

Volume 104.3 (1977-78) - Download Complete Volume View in PDF format pdf

On-line Resource Alan P.F. Sell, "Evolution: Theory and Theme," Faith and Thought 104.3 (1977-78): 202-220. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource John Richards, "The Occult Explosion and the Church,"Faith and Thought 104.3 (1977-78): 221-236. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource Leslie Price, "Superstition and the Occult: Black, White or Grey? - Problems of Definitions and Boundaries," Faith and Thought 104.3 (1977-78): 237-242. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]

Volume 105. 1 & 2 (1978) - Download Complete Volume View in PDF format pdf

On-line Resource Reginald Luhman, "Morality and Religion," Faith and Thought 105.1&2 (1978): 29-35. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource Colin J. Hemer, "The Manchester Rotas / Sator Square," Faith and Thought 105.1&2 (1978): 36-40.View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by kind permission of the copyright holder]
On-line Resource Peter E. Cousins, "The Bible and Sex," Faith and Thought 105.1&2 (1978): 41-61. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource Alan P.F. Sell, "Conservatives, Liberals and the Gospel," Faith and Thought 105.1&2 (1978): 62-118. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]

Volume 105.3 (1978) - Download Complete Volume View in PDF format pdf

On-line Resource Gerald T. Hughes, "Sexual Ethics - Pastoral Care," Faith and Thought 105.3 (1978): 164-180. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource O.R. Johnston, "The Historical Development of Christian Sexual Ethics," Faith and Thought 105.3 (1978): 181-199. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]

Volume 106.1 (1979) - Download Complete Volume View in PDF format pdf

On-line Resource J.N. Isbister, "Anti-psychiatry: Christian Roots in the thought of R.D. Laing," Faith and Thought 106.1 (1979): 23-49. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource Gordon R. Clarke, "Sociobiology," Faith and Thought 106.1 (1979): 50-60. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]

Volume 106-2/3 (1979) - Download Complete Volume View in PDF format pdf

On-line Resource J.A. Walter, "Introduction: Idols and Ideologies," Faith and Thought 106.2/3 (1979): 91-95. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource Howard H. Davis, "Homeless Minds?" Faith and Thought 106.2/3 (1979): 96-109. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource David Lyon, "Progress, Manipulation, and the Welfare State," Faith and Thought 106.2/3 (1979): 110-121. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource Alan Storkey, "Illusion and Substance - the Image in the Media," Faith and Thought 106.2/3 (1979): 122-134. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource J.A. Walter, "Salvation and Work: a Christian Critique of the Modern Ideology of Work," Faith and Thought 106.2/3 (1979): 135-150. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource Philip Sampson & Marian Sampson, "Necessity and Freedom," Faith and Thought 106.2/3 (1979): 151-168. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource J.A. Walter, "Bad Kids and Bad Homes; Criminological Ideology, the Idolatry of the Modern Family," Faith and Thought 106.2/3 (1979): 169-177. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource David Lyon, "Idolatry and the Prophetic Task," Faith and Thought 106.2/3 (1979): 195-201. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]

Volume 107.1 (1980) - Download Complete Volume View in PDF format pdf

On-line Resource David G. Kibble, "Theology - a Science," Faith and Thought 107.1 (1980): 23-33. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource R.S. Luhman, "God-talk in the Academic Common Room," Faith and Thought 107.1 (1980): 34-46. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]

Volume 107.2 (1980) - Download Complete Volume View in PDF format pdf

On-line Resource Ronald Diprose, The Shroud of Turin," Faith and Thought 107.2 (1980): 91-96. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource W.E. Filmer, "The History of Prophetic Interpretation," Faith and Thought 107.2 (1980): 97-113. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource Gordon E. Barnes, "Teleology in Modern Biology," Faith and Thought 107.2 (1980): 114-122. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource Martynn Baker, "Personality Devlopment and Experiencing God," Faith and Thought 107.2 (1980): 123-127. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]

Volume 107.3 (1980) - Download Complete Volume View in PDF format pdf

On-line Resource David A. Burgess, "Paradigms, Programmes and the Progress of Science," Faith and Thought 107.3 (1980): 167-184. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource A.G. Newell, "Modern Tranlations of the Bible and the Status of Language," Faith and Thought 107.3 (1980): 185-201. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource Donald M. McKay, "'Value-free Knowledge' - Myth or Norm?" Faith and Thought 107.3 (1980): 202-209. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]

Volume 108.1, 2 (1981) - Download Complete Volume View in PDF format pdf

On-line Resource David Lyons, "Christianity and Marxism: the Aftermath of Dialogue," Faith and Thought 108.1, 2 (1981): 28-38. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource Andrew F. Wells, "The Gospel as the Prisoner and Liberator of Culture," Faith and Thought 108.1, 2 (1981): 39-52. = Evangelical Review of Theology 7.2 (Oct. 1983): 39-52. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource Alan R. Millard, "Archaeology and Ancient Israel," Faith & Thought 108.1, 2 (1981): 53-62.View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the current copyright holder]

Volume 108.3 (1981) - Download Complete Volume View in PDF format pdf

On-line Resource David D. Brodeur, "Palestine and the Victorian Restoration Movement," Faith and Thought 108.3 (1981): 118-144. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource Andrew J. Kirby, "Quantum Concepts and the Anthropic Principle," Faith and Thought 108.3 (1981): 145-150. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource Robert C. Carling and Others, "Animals in Man's Service," Faith and Thought 108.3 (1981): 151-161. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]

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On-line Resource Robert L.F. Boyd, "Creation of the Cosmos, Pt. 1, Space and Time," Faith and Thought 109.1 (1982): 19-32. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource Gordon Clarke, "Does Artificial Intelligence Threaten Genuine Faith?" Faith and Thought 109.1 (1982): 33-57. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource John J. Haldane, "Faith and Religious Experience," Faith and Thought 109.1 (1982): 58-66. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource John Stafford Wright [1905-1985], "The Light of Nature,"Faith and Thought 109.1 (1982): 67-73. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]

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On-line Resource Robert L.F. Boyd, "Creation of the Cosmos, Pt. 2, Creating," Faith and Thought 109.2 (1982): 111-126. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource J.H. John Peet, "Chemical Evolution - Some Difficulties," Faith and Thought 109.2 (1982): 127-154. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]

Volume 109.3 (1982) - Download Complete Volume View in PDF format pdf

On-line Resource David D. Brodeur, "The Negev: Israel's Underestimated Half?" Faith and Thought 109.3 (1982): 183-194. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]
On-line Resource Michael J. Collis, "The Theology of Charles Earle Raven: A Scientifically Acceptable Theology?" Faith and Thought 109.2 (1982): 195-215. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the Victoria Institute]

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