Lewis Sperry Chafer

Lewis Sperry Chafer
Chafer, circa 1929
BornFebruary 27, 1871
DiedAugust 22, 1952 (aged 81)
Occupation(s)Theologian, author
SpouseElla Loraine Case (1896–1944)
Parent(s)Thomas Chafer
Lomira Chafer

Lewis Sperry Chafer (February 27, 1871 – August 22, 1952) was an American theologian. He co-founded Dallas Theological Seminary with his older brother Rollin Thomas Chafer[1] (1868-1940), served as its first president, and was an influential proponent of Christian Dispensationalism in the early 20th century. John Hannah described Chafer as a visionary Bible teacher, a minister of the gospel, a man of prayer with strong piety.[2] One of his students, Charles Caldwell Ryrie, who went on to become a world renowned theologian and scholar, stated that Chafer was an evangelist who was also "an eminent theologian."[3]

  1. ^ Rollin Thomas Chafer (March 1, 1868 - April 13, 1940)
  2. ^ Hannah, John (2009). An Uncommon Union: Dallas Theological Seminary. Grands Rapids, MI: Zondervan. p. 5. ISBN 978-0-310-23786-0.
  3. ^ Ryrie, Charles (2005). Ryrie's Practical Guide to Communicating Bible Doctrine. Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman. p. 28. ISBN 978-0-8054-4063-8.

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