David Fergusson
Human Significance in Theology and the Natural Sciences
Science & Faith
“Through an incisive study of several leading twentieth-century theologians, Chris Fisher explores the ecumenical consensus for a strong reading of human cosmic significance. While acknowledging problems surrounding earlier forms of anthropocentrism, he argues that Christian theology remains wedded to a high understanding of the place of human beings in the economy of creation and salvation. This is a valuable contribution to an important debate in contemporary theology.”
Theology
“In this published version of his 2019 Gifford Lectures, Michael Welker develops a natural theology that discerns the activity of the divine Spirit in human culture. Though embattled, the Spirit is constantly at work in movements that incline toward justice, peace, freedom, and truth. Drawing upon his rich experience of interdisciplinary conversation, Welker develops an impressively flexible, dynamic, and historical approach. With its expanded notion of natural theology and capacious doctrine of the Spirit, this is set to become a landmark study in the field.”
Philosophy
“The editors have compiled an exciting multidisciplinary series of essays on key issues relating to human personhood. A striking collection on a major topic, this will provide scholars today with coverage of important insights, perspectives, and approaches from fields beyond their own areas of immediate expertise.”
Theology
“The publication of T. F. Torrance's lectures on Christology is a welcome event that will make available to a wider public important material that impacted generations of students at New College, Edinburgh. This volume offers a clear and sustained account of the ecumenical Christology that Torrance defended so robustly in his teaching. We are much indebted to Robert Walker for his skill and dedication in carrying out extensive editorial work on the original typescript.”
Theology
“Michael Jinkins has provided us with an accessible and readable theological primer. His lively introduction to the central doctrines of the Christian faith is born of a conviction that theology matters deeply not merely for a small professional group but for the whole people of God. This book is likely to be used and valued by many, particularly within the Reformed tradition.”
History & Biography
“James Gordon's study offers the first full-scale intellectual biography of Principal Denney. Informed by a deep knowledge of James Denney's writings (both published and unpublished), he offers an engaging treatment of his subject. In particular, the contextualising of Denney's work in the setting of late Victorian and Edwardian Christianity contributes to a unique appreciation of his life and theology.”
Karl Barth’s Theology of Relations, Two Volumes
Theology
“Gary Deddo has provided us with a meticulous analysis on Barth's theological understanding of human personhood. The ethical implications of this are clearly set forth with reference to the crucible of the family. His work deserves attention both for its valuable exposition of one of the lesser known aspects of Barth's work and for its positive contribution in developing a critical theology of the family.”
Evangelism & Missions
“Sandy Forsyth’s fine exploration of the writings and ministry of Tom Allan in mid-twentieth-century Scotland reveals the confluence of several important themes in modern missiology. In this vivid and arresting account, we meet an inspiring figure in whom thought and practice were impressively integrated. The contemporary relevance of Allan’s ecumenical and missiological insights will make this an important study for a wide audience.”
Philosophy
Foreword
“This is a clear, honest, and balanced study that explores with appropriate scholarly depth the literature on Wittgenstein, Lindbeck, and their significance for theology today. It promises to be a valuable resource for others who wish to explore the nature of religious language.”
Theology
“In defending the ineluctable presence of paradox in theology, James Anderson argues that attempts to avoid this will result in formulations that are inadequate to the articulation of core Christian doctrines. What is particularly striking about this study is its accomplished engagement of important research work in analytic philosophy of religion.”
Person, Personhood, and the Humanity of Christ
Theology
Foreword
“In this valuable study, Dr. Hakbong Kim presents a deft account of T. F. Torrance’s holistic anthropology, showing its close links with the doctrine of God and the humanity of Christ. One of the most skillful and lucid articulations of Torrance to date, this points to the ethical potential of his dogmatic theology.”
Postliberal Theological Method
Theology
“In this valuable study, Adonis Vidu offers a searching analysis of the central tenets of recent post-liberal theological writing. These are subjected to rigorous scrutiny, thus producing an important discussion of some of the most significant influences upon contemporary theology.”
Reasonable Faith for a Post-Secular Age
Philosophy
“In these fascinating and provocative essays, Bill Greenway argues that we are entering a post-secular world of reasonable faiths. Exploring the convergence of religious traditions in their practical commitment to agape, he contests the assumptions of secular intellectuals who too readily occupy a default skepticism. Wide-ranging, observant, and philosophically astute, this is an apologetics for our times.”
Theology
“Rooted in careful historical scholarship and patient reading of texts, this volume offers a series of explorations on vital themes in the Reformed tradition. This is a lively and important collection that will repay the attention of all those committed to a historically grounded, constructive appropriation of Reformed theology today.”
Theology
“The Barth-Harnack exchange is remarkably relevant to contemporary contestations of the proper method of Christian theology and its relation to the historical and social-scientific study of religion. The reissue of this translation, together with the expert analysis and assessment of H. Martin Rumscheidt, is a welcome event.”
Theology
“This rich and stimulating collection of essays offers valuable insight into the theology of the Christian life. In seeking to apply the traditions of the church to contemporary concerns, its authors have provided a most fitting tribute to the many achievements of Tom Noble.”
Scottish Federalism and Covenantalism in Transition
History & Biography
“Stephen Myers's meticulous study of Ebenezer Erskine is set to become the standard point of reference in the field. In addition to shedding light on Erskine's key role in the founding of the Secession Church, Myers has produced an illuminating account of the earlier Marrow controversy in which Erskine and his colleagues were embroiled. Clearly written and thoroughly researched, this is an important contribution to our knowledge of Scottish theology and church life during the transitional period of the early eighteenth century.”
Theology
“These essays offer a series of developments of liberal theology in conversation with the classical Christian tradition. Set within the context of contemporary problems in the academy, church, and society, the collection shows how an unashamedly liberal approach may be pursued today in faithfulness to the cause of Jesus. Informed by Newlands's characteristic wit and wisdom, the volume will provide no small measure of enjoyment and illumination.”
Theology
Foreword
“Louie's study reveals the ways in which Edwards' account of beauty does not emerge as an epiphenomenon of his theological system or as a side-concern. . . . The embeddedness of beauty in the doctrines of the Christian faith . . . is thus a central feature of Edwards' theology, and one that is admirably displayed in this study. This is an important contribution.”
NOTE: Only includes books currently in our catalog; not necessarily a complete list.
Theology
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