Lewis B. Smedes Collection

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2024

Descriptive Summary

Title: Lewis B. Smedes Collection

Dates: 1990-2002

Collection Number: CFT00157

Creator/Collector: Smedes, Lewis B.

Extent: 8 Boxes, 4.92 linear feet

Repository: Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives

Pasadena, California 91182

Abstract: Dr. Lewis Benedictus Smedes (August 20, 1921 - December 19, 2002) taught Christian Ethics and Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary. Dr. Smedes played a key role in the Seminary's integration of its psychology and theology academic disciplines. The Papers include Smedes' personal notes on theological, spiritual and psychological topics, reviews of his publications, and correspondence. There are several boxes of topical files for course, sermon and publication preparation. Bulk dates range withing Dr. Smedes’ later years at Fuller Theological Seminary.

Language of Material: English

Access

Supervised use only. Scholarly use within parameters of copyright law.

Publication Rights

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. Lewis B. Smedes Collection. Collection Number: CFT00157. Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives

Acquisition Information

Gift of the Smedes family

Scope and Content of Collection

This collection is organized into 8 boxes consisting of 4 series: Series 1. Writings and Research (Boxes 1- 3;) Series 2. Correspondence (Boxes 4-6); Series 3. Reviews (Box 7); Series 4. Fuller Theological Seminary, Business Ethics Material (Box 8).

Indexing Terms

Conduct of Life

Christian ethics

Forgiveness

Human relations

Sexual ethics

Business ethics