Christopher Southgate

Exotheology

Theology

“Drawing on wide historical, scientific, and theological research, Dr. Parkyn advances the field of astrotheology significantly. His thesis that God would relate to extraterrestrial civilizations in a range of different ways, not necessarily through, or even on the pattern of, the life and death of Jesus, will come as a provocation to some and a relief to others. Compulsory reading for all those venturing into this new field.”

In Search of Self

Philosophy

“Always stimulating, often radical, sometimes abrasive, this rich collection of essays provides a snapshot of a fascinating moment in the interdisciplinary conversation on the human self. I look forward very much to using it both for my own research and for my teaching at master's level.”

Planetary Solidarity

Theology

“The editors are to be congratulated on mobilizing a major response both to the challenge of climate justice and to Pope Francis’s influential encyclical Laudato Si’. Importantly, they do so through an array of women theologians—including major names such as Eaton, Gebara, and McFague—all of them contributing important insights from a whole range of contexts. They address the crucial point that planetary insecurity resulting from climate change falls especially heavily on women, but these reflections are important well beyond feminist and womanist circles. I expect to draw on this book very extensively in both research and teaching.”

Why Is There Suffering?

Theology

“Bethany Sollereder has combined her considerable learning with her passion for theological adventure to produce a book that will help, delight, and provoke many readers. Accessibly written, it will stimulate church study-group discussions, and it also will provide solace for many Christians who have thought some of these thoughts but not known how to connect them up. This is a highly original approach to introducing laypeople to theological reasoning, and I recommend it thoroughly.”