Alan P.F. Sell, of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David and the University of Chester, is a philosopher-theologian and ecumenist, who has held ecclesiastical appointments in England and Geneva, and academic posts in England, Canada and Wales. His many works include the following published by James Clarke & Co: 'Philosophy, Dissent and Nonconformity' (2004), and 'Confessing the Faith Yesterday and Today' (2013).

Sell's elegantly reasoned work give an enlightening overview of a forgotten theologian - and provides a cautionary tale to his successors.

• Preface1. Introduction: The Nature and Structure of this Enquiry2. Nels Ferré's Career, Character, and Devotional Centre3. The Philosophical Context and Ferré's Starting-Point4. Recurrent Epistemological Themes5. The Theological Environment6. Searchlights on Christian Doctrine7. Ethics and Society, Mission and World Religions8. Conclusion

Alan P.F. Sell, of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David and the University of Chester, is a philosopher-theologian and ecumenist, who has held ecclesiastical appointments in England and Geneva, and academic posts in England, Canada and Wales. His many works include the following published by James Clarke & Co: 'Philosophy, Dissent and Nonconformity' (2004), and 'Confessing the Faith Yesterday and Today' (2013).

Sell's elegantly reasoned work give an enlightening overview of a forgotten theologian - and provides a cautionary tale to his successors.

• Preface1. Introduction: The Nature and Structure of this Enquiry2. Nels Ferré's Career, Character, and Devotional Centre3. The Philosophical Context and Ferré's Starting-Point4. Recurrent Epistemological Themes5. The Theological Environment6. Searchlights on Christian Doctrine7. Ethics and Society, Mission and World Religions8. Conclusion

Alan P.F. Sell, of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David and the University of Chester, is a philosopher-theologian and ecumenist, who has held ecclesiastical appointments in England and Geneva, and academic posts in England, Canada and Wales. His many works include the following published by James Clarke & Co: 'Philosophy, Dissent and Nonconformity' (2004), and 'Confessing the Faith Yesterday and Today' (2013).

Sell's elegantly reasoned work give an enlightening overview of a forgotten theologian - and provides a cautionary tale to his successors.

• Preface1. Introduction: The Nature and Structure of this Enquiry2. Nels Ferré's Career, Character, and Devotional Centre3. The Philosophical Context and Ferré's Starting-Point4. Recurrent Epistemological Themes5. The Theological Environment6. Searchlights on Christian Doctrine7. Ethics and Society, Mission and World Religions8. Conclusion