Reforming the Doctrine of God
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More About This Title Reforming the Doctrine of God
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To an increasing number of people these days, the announcement of God as a timeless immaterial substance, a single subject who is the predetermining cause of all things, does not sound like good news. Concerned that such problematic understandings of God continue to govern current debates, F. LeRon Shults explores the emerging theological revival of such themes as the Trinity and eschatology. Linking traditional attributes of God with contemporary philosophy, his book culminates with a reformed doctrine of God that revolves around themes of God's omniscient faithfulness, omnipotent love, and omnipresent hope.
Evangelical in conviction while engaged with a variety of Christian traditions, Shults navigates a faithful way between dismissing the biblical tradition and fossilizing it in early modern categories. Reforming the Doctrine of God marks an astute and much-needed reconstruction of Christian theology for our day.
Evangelical in conviction while engaged with a variety of Christian traditions, Shults navigates a faithful way between dismissing the biblical tradition and fossilizing it in early modern categories. Reforming the Doctrine of God marks an astute and much-needed reconstruction of Christian theology for our day.
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F. LeRon Shults is professor of theology and philosophy at the University of Agder in Kristiansand, Norway. His other books include Reforming the Doctrine of God and Christology and Science.
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Jan-Olav Henriksen
— Norwegian Lutheran School of Theology
"F. LeRon Shults has written a book on God that opens up a new landscape in theology proper. Firmly grounded in tradition and resources offered by others, he develops an original argument for reforming the doctrine of God. Anyone who thinks that present theology is dated or a mere repetition of the past should reconsider that verdict after having read this book."
Daniel L. Migliore
— Princeton Theological Seminary
"Arguing that traditional formulations of the doctrine of God are inadequate both in light of the biblical witness and in the wake of the late modern 'turn to relationality,' Shults offers a bold reconstruction of the doctrine of God that centers on omniscient faithfulness, omnipotent love, and omnipresent hope. A notable addition to Shults's 'reforming Christian doctrine' series."
Wesley J. Wildman
— Boston University
"Equally at home in the patristic, medieval, Reformation, and contemporary eras, F. LeRon Shults is a generous interpreter of the theologians he discusses. His creative reconstruction of the doctrine of God is worthy of close attention from all theologians committed to the ongoing task of interpreting the sacred texts and confessions of the Christian tradition."
Francis Schüssler Fiorenza
— Harvard Divnity School
"Reforming the Doctrine of God is a significant contribution to contemporary theology. Making personal relationality central to his interpretation of Christian doctrine, F. LeRon Shults brilliantly illumines not only the Christian understanding of God but also its significance for faith, hope, and love. It is astonishing how well he integrates biblical and historical resources with contemporary discussions. I recommend this book not only for students but also for anyone seeking a well-informed, balanced, and clearly written treatment of central Christian themes. This book is a must-read."
Alister McGrath
— Oxford University
"Another important contribution to theological reflection by this rising star. Shults's careful study will be welcomed by all concerned with liberating the gospel from its past cultural imprisonments and ensuring its faithful proclamation in the present and the future."
Ars Disputandi
"Shults has written a most challenging and thought-provoking book indeed, the reading of which is without a doubt very rewarding."
Religious Studies Review
"Reforming the Doctrine of God is an original, insightful, and evangelically motivated attempt to reform the doctrine of God, especially God's omniscience, omnipotence, and omnipresence, so as to make it good news with a transforming power for today. . . A major work of constructive theology deserving serious discussion."
ESSSAT News
"It does not often happen that the reading of a book of theology becomes, as one proceeds, an increasingly fascinating, indeed breathtaking experience. Yet this is what may happen when you read this book. . . A masterpiece of intellectual architecture."
Currents in Theology and Mission
"A delight to read. It is truly innovative and engaged with some of the most creative theological discussions underway."
— Norwegian Lutheran School of Theology
"F. LeRon Shults has written a book on God that opens up a new landscape in theology proper. Firmly grounded in tradition and resources offered by others, he develops an original argument for reforming the doctrine of God. Anyone who thinks that present theology is dated or a mere repetition of the past should reconsider that verdict after having read this book."
Daniel L. Migliore
— Princeton Theological Seminary
"Arguing that traditional formulations of the doctrine of God are inadequate both in light of the biblical witness and in the wake of the late modern 'turn to relationality,' Shults offers a bold reconstruction of the doctrine of God that centers on omniscient faithfulness, omnipotent love, and omnipresent hope. A notable addition to Shults's 'reforming Christian doctrine' series."
Wesley J. Wildman
— Boston University
"Equally at home in the patristic, medieval, Reformation, and contemporary eras, F. LeRon Shults is a generous interpreter of the theologians he discusses. His creative reconstruction of the doctrine of God is worthy of close attention from all theologians committed to the ongoing task of interpreting the sacred texts and confessions of the Christian tradition."
Francis Schüssler Fiorenza
— Harvard Divnity School
"Reforming the Doctrine of God is a significant contribution to contemporary theology. Making personal relationality central to his interpretation of Christian doctrine, F. LeRon Shults brilliantly illumines not only the Christian understanding of God but also its significance for faith, hope, and love. It is astonishing how well he integrates biblical and historical resources with contemporary discussions. I recommend this book not only for students but also for anyone seeking a well-informed, balanced, and clearly written treatment of central Christian themes. This book is a must-read."
Alister McGrath
— Oxford University
"Another important contribution to theological reflection by this rising star. Shults's careful study will be welcomed by all concerned with liberating the gospel from its past cultural imprisonments and ensuring its faithful proclamation in the present and the future."
Ars Disputandi
"Shults has written a most challenging and thought-provoking book indeed, the reading of which is without a doubt very rewarding."
Religious Studies Review
"Reforming the Doctrine of God is an original, insightful, and evangelically motivated attempt to reform the doctrine of God, especially God's omniscience, omnipotence, and omnipresence, so as to make it good news with a transforming power for today. . . A major work of constructive theology deserving serious discussion."
ESSSAT News
"It does not often happen that the reading of a book of theology becomes, as one proceeds, an increasingly fascinating, indeed breathtaking experience. Yet this is what may happen when you read this book. . . A masterpiece of intellectual architecture."
Currents in Theology and Mission
"A delight to read. It is truly innovative and engaged with some of the most creative theological discussions underway."
