Trinitarian Soundings in Systematic Theology

by Paul Louis Metzger

Overview

Trinitarian Soundings in Systematic Theology is a multi-authored exploration of systematic theology from a Trinitarian perspective. Its aim is to show how the doctrine of the Trinity sheds light on other key doctrines-from prolegomena to eschatology and theological ethics. To borrow a phrase from Robert Jenson, the doctrine of the Trinity 'is not a separate puzzle to be solved but the framework within which all theology's puzzles are to be solved'. Given the scarcity of systematic theologies done 'trinitarianly', this collective project suggests a path to follow in the formulation of each particular doctrine represented in the volume. Trinitarian Soundings promises to become an important work given its unique presentation of major themes of systematic theology in their classical order, yet from a Trinitarian point of view. Its contributors include veteran theologians as well as younger scholars who are energetically employing this Trinitarian focus. The contributors represent various theological traditions and geographical locations, which surely bring richness to the theological inquiry. Dedicated to the memory of a pioneer in the resurgence of Trinitarian theology, the late Prof. Colin Gunton, this collection represents a distinctive treatment of systematics, intent on showing the vitality of approaching all aspects of the faith from a self-consciously Trinitarian perspective.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780567084101
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	01/17/2006
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	236
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Paul Louis Metzger is Associate Professor of Christian Theology and Theology of Culture at Multnomah Biblical Seminary and author of The Word of Christ and the World of Culture: Sacred and Secular through the Theology of Karl Barth (Eerdmans, 2003).

Table of Contents

Foreword, Bruce L. McCormack (Princeton Theological Seminary, USA) Introduction: What Difference Does the Trinity Make?, Paul Louis Metzger (Multnomah Biblical Seminary, USA) 1. Prolegomena, Murray Rae (University of Otago, New Zealand) 2. The Relational Dynamic of Revelation: A Trinitarian Perspective,Paul Louis Metzger (Multnomah Biblical Seminary, USA) 3. The Trinity in the Hebrew Scriptures, Paul Blackham (All Soul's Church, UK) 4. The Trinity: the Significance of Appropriate Distinctions for Dynamic Relationality, Peter M. B. Robinson (Wycliffe College, Canada) 5. Towards a Trinitarian Reading of the Tradition: The Relevance of the 'Eternal' Trinity, Colin E. Gunton (formerly King's College London, UK) 6. Triune Creativity: Trinity, Creation, Art and Science, Stephen R. Holmes (King's College London, UK) 7. The Social God and the Relational Self: Toward a Trinitarian Theology of the Imago Dei, Stanley J. Grenz (formerly Carey Theological College, Canada) 8. Sin and Grace, R. N. Frost (Multnomah Biblical Seminary, USA) 9. The Sinlessness of Jesus: A Theological Exploration in the Light of Trinitarian Theology, Demetrios Bathrellos (Greek Cathedral of the Holy Wisdom, UK) 10. The Atonement, Georg Pfleiderer (University of Basel, Switzerland) 11. The Personal Spirit and Personal Appropriation of the Truth, James M. Houston (Regent College, Canada) 12. The Trinity and the Church, Miroslav Volf (Yale University, USA) 13. The Eucharist and the Mind of Christ: Some Trinitarian Implications of T. F. Torrance's Sacramental Theology, Paul D. Molnar (St John's University, USA) 14. Trajectories of a Trinitarian Eschatology, Kelly M. Kapic (Covenant College, USA) 15. Revelation and Natural Rights: Notes on Colin E. Gunton's Theology of Nature, Esther D. Reed (University of St Andrews, UK) Afterword, Robert W. Jenson (Center for Catholic and Evangelical Theology, USA)

Editorial Reviews

"This is esential reading for pastors, academics, and interested others who are loooking for an accessible yet profound survey of trinitarian options in systematic theology" Pacific Journal of Baptist Reserach, vol.2 no.2, october 2006--Sanford Lakoff

'These fine essays, written by his friends, colleagues, and former students, make a fitting tribute to the late Colin Gunton, to whom they are dedicated. Each chapter examines a particular doctrine through a Trinitarian perspective; together, they comprise a sort of Trinitarian Summa that challenges Christian theologians to understand every aspect of the faith in the light of the God who is Father, Son, and Spirit. In so doing, they effectively demonstrate why the return of Trinitarian thinking and the renaissance of systematic theology in the English-speaking world is no coincidence.' Kevin J. Vanhoozer, Research Professor of Systematic Theology, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

'This stimulating collection of papers on the ramifications of what Colin Gunton regarded as the doctrine of all doctrines the doctrine of the Trinity demonstrates how widely his influence extended, both through his writing and through personal friendship, for English theology in the last twenty years would not have been what it is without his presence. Fresh and vivid theological work of this kind is the most fitting testimony to a theologian of the first rank.' John Webster

Mention Theology Digest, Summer 2006

'This collection of essays forms a fitting tribute to the late Colin Gunter (1941-2003)....The essays...offer sharp, concise reflections on a wide range of theological themes, and the whole volume is organised around the traditional loci of systemic theology...the whole collection is pervaded by some of Gunton's deepest theological commitments.'--Ben Myers, Faith and Theology, October 2006

"This book is a way forward for systematic theology. It presents a way to do theology without treating the Trinity in a passing manner or relegating to an afterthought to be placed in an appendix. From beginning to end we can formulate our doctrine of God and everything that follows in Trinitarian terms and for that this book is to be commended." - Nick Norelli, http: //rdtwot.wordpress.com/

Mention --Theology Digest, Summer 2006

Mention -Theology Digest, Summer 2006

Reviewed by Mark S M Scott in Theological Review vol.19 no.2 2007

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