New Theology
Preserved but no longer current.
An interpretation of Christian teaching based on broader views than that of the older fundamental reading of the Bible. It was first expounded in 1907 by R. J. Campbell, at the time Congregational minister at the City Temple. He later entered the Church of England.
Era: ca. 1898 (Victorian)
Sources & notes
Reproduced from Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (1898 edition, public domain; archive.org, retrieved 2026-07-31; OCR text, minor errors possible). Reflects the scholarship and attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “New Theology” mean?
An interpretation of Christian teaching based on broader views than that of the older fundamental reading of the Bible. It was first expounded in 1907 by R. J. Campbell, at the time Congregational minister at the City Temple. He later entered the Church of England.
Is “New Theology” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.