The Doctrine of the Incarnation Opened
An Abridgement with Introduction and Response
- Theology
- Publisher: Pickwick Publications (Wipf and Stock)
- Published: 2021
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Publisher's Description
Edward Irving's Christological thought was at the center of a theological storm in the early nineteenth century. For Irving, that God the Son assumed a fallen human nature was of the upmost importance. Without this, he believed, the reality of salvation was questioned, the trinitarian grammar of the work of God was neglected, and the basis of Christian discipleship in the power of the Spirit was emptied of its power. Irving's views on this matter went on to inform the thought of John McLeod Campbell, Thomas F. Torrance, and Karl Barth. This abridgement presents Irving's distinctive views regarding the person of Jesus Christ in an accessible format. Readers will be further assisted in engaging with Irving's views with an introduction and a critical response.
Endorsements (4)
“This outstanding book on the radical theology of Edward Irving is based on his handwritten sermons on the incarnation. For those people who have neglected or forgotten Irving, the collection of sermons is augmented by an excellent introduction to his life and work by Graham McFarland and a response to Irving’s view of the sinfulness of Christ’s human nature by Daniel Cameron These two chapters act as essential book ends to Irving’s sermons.”
“Edward Irving’s idea of redemption as centered on the training of the human will of Christ by the Spirit in the incarnation has usually offended his critics. So perhaps understandably and helpfully, the sermons—which read like theological treatises with a blessed rage for pulpit clarity—are sandwiched by the largely ‘pro’ accounts by the doyen of Irving studies, Graham Macfarlane (he highlights Irving as a Trinitarian, inspired by Hooker and Owen) and by Daniel Cameron. . . . Even if one is not completely convinced, the combination of the great man’s pulpit eloquence and these explanatory apologies, which has seen the light of a new day through a pleasing team effort, deserves to be savored and appreciated.”
“Did Christ become incarnate in a fallen human nature? This helpful abridgement of Edward Irving’s sermons on the incarnation, along with orienting introductions and a response essay, opens the door to his deeply theological and practical reasons for answering ‘Yes.’ Take it and read, and judge his arguments for yourself!”
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