Colin E. Gunton

Actuality and Provisionality

Theology

“John Colwell's scholarship provides him with the basis for some sharp observations about the more sweeping criticisms of Barth, and shows that this supposedly 'extreme' theologian produces a far more nuanced and subtle account of such topics as the relations of incarnation and atonement, creation and redemption, grace and freedom, than do those who have read and moved rapidly on to provide their own one-sided 'improvements'. Moltmann and Pannenberg, in particular, come in for interesting and pointed questioning. Here is not, however, an uncritical celebration of Barth... The publication of this work is to be much welcomed as a valuable contribution to Barth scholarship.”

Ascension and Ecclesia

Theology

“This is a most important book. Professor Farrow's meticulous scholarship and penetrating theological judgement will together guarantee this study a long life and widespread influence.”

Between Cross and Resurrection

Theology

“It is wonderful to see the publication of Alan Lewis's study of a topic that was for him — and therefore will also be for us — so truly a life-and-death concern. This book serves as a fine tribute and memorial.”

Disavowing Constantine

Theology

“It is now almost a commonplace that the Constantinian settlement of the Christian Church was a mistake and must now be renounced. A commonplace, however, often brings oversimplification in its train, and this is no exception. Unclarity abounds both in describing the situation and more especially in replacing it with a more satisfactory theology of the relation of church and state. Nigel Wright's study of Yoder and Moltmann here performs an important function, and his discussion will contribute insight and clarity . . .”

Essays in Theology of Culture

Theology

“Reading these essays has provided me with a whole range of new insights into many aspects of human life and thought. Most pungent and telling are the reflections on social and political existence, but many other themes, from ritual to science and from beauty to violence, are perceptively treated. Here is another who can be called 'America's theologian' but whose significance reaches far beyond his country's shores.”

Living By Faith

Theology

“Oswald Bayer's wide-ranging study of justification is a demonstration that the doctrine is alive, well, demonstration that the doctrine is alive, well, and highly salutary for our lost modern world. Concerned as it is not with narrow matters of piety but with all dimensions of life -- from creation through faith and ethics to the resurrection of the dead — this book demonstrates the perennial truth and relevance of Martin Luther's historic discovery.”

Sin, Death, and the Devil

Theology

“The best theological treatments of evil — those that take it with due seriousness — are those that see it in the light of its overcoming through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Containing some profound and brilliant papers, this book more than fulfills that requirement. The authors present church and public alike with the seriousness of the human condition and open up questions that have been scandalously evaded in recent theology. We are profoundly indebted to the editors for commissioning yet another series of papers that both expose the sickness of our late modern world and point us to the source of its healing.”