Divine Omniscience and the Future

Foreword

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Elijah Hess

Afterword

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James S. Spiegel

“This book is a fitting testament to the thought of the late Dr. Benjamin Arbour. He was a scholar for whom the life of the mind was deeply connected to a heartfelt faith. This passion is on display in his monograph. Focused on a cluster of fundamental issues having to do with God, time, and divine knowledge, it is the most sustained rebuttal of open theism in print. I am sure its appearance will generate spirited discussion of these vital theological matters.”

Oliver Crisp

“Benjamin Arbour offers a clear and comprehensive critique of open theism. He carefully maps out the major versions of openness theology and systematically argues against each one, with particular attention to their compatibility with Anselmian perfect being theology. This book advances conversations about divine providence and foreknowledge in productive ways and will be a valuable resource for scholars working in these areas.”

Jordan Wessling

“Ben Arbour’s Divine Omniscience and the Future is remarkable in that gives its readers clear, rigorous, and biblically informed analytic theology, and displays both the towering intellect of its author and his heart for Christian theology. Ben was truly one of a kind, and I miss him. But reading his book brought him freshly to mind, as though I was having another stimulating conversation with my friend. This book is a gift to the field, and I pray that it adds to his legacy.”

J. T. Turner

“Divine Omniscience and the Future: Anselmian Reflections on Open Theism is a rich and penetrating exploration of open theism through the lens of Anselm’s perfect being theology—two areas that have generated profound discussion in contemporary philosophical and systematic theology. With remarkable care and precision, Ben Arbour surveys the range of open theist positions and offers a compelling case that they fall short of the Anselmian ideal of a truly perfect being. This work not only demonstrates Ben’s intellectual rigor and depth of insight but also stands as a moving testament to his faith, brilliance, and promise—a glimpse of the remarkable contributions he was poised to make had his life not been so tragically shortened. Yet through this work, his voice continues to inspire hopeful reflection on God’s perfect knowledge and loving sovereignty.”

Joshua R. Farris