Elmer M. Colyer

Atonement

Theology

“Nowhere else in T. F. Torrance's writings will you find the kind of synthesis of the entire sweep of his dogmatics as you will find in Incarnation and its companion volume, Atonement. Everyone concerned with constructive systematic theology in general, or with Torrance's theology in particular, will want to acquire and read these books. They reveal the heart and soul of Torrance's theological vision.”

Fully Human in Christ

Theology

“Todd Speidell's book, Fully Human in Christ, is a wise and winsome account of how Thomas F. Torrance's Trinitarian and Christocentric theology is inextricably connected to a profound Christian ethic, including a social ethic as well. His work is a cathartic antidote to the many criticisms that Torrance's theology lacks a robust ethical dimension. Speidell's clever subtitle, The Incarnation as the End of Ethics, encapsulates his central thesis that Christ's vicarious humanity ends all ours attempts to 'do good or be good' apart from who Christ is and what Christ has done on our behalf and in our place. In place of every autonomous ethic is a radically new and different gracious ethical participation in Christ's vicarious humanity. This participation does in no way negate or replace our humanity, but rather frees, personalizes, humanizes, and reconciles us in all our relations with God and others, overcoming all bigotry, hatred, and every other barrier we create and maintain to secure and justify ourselves and people like us in alienation from God and others. Having grown up amidst the violence, injustice, and urban unrest in Paterson, NJ, during the 1960s and '70s, Speidell's penetrating, sustained, and captivating thinking of ethics in dialogue with Torrance is a profound, joyous, and hopeful account of what a Christian ethic really is. Scholars, pastors, students, and others interested in Christian theology and ethics will be challenged and encouraged by Speidell's contributions in this book.”

Gospel, Church, and Ministry

Theology

“"Many of Thomas F. Torrance's writings are out of print. Jock Stein rectifies this problem by bringing a series of Torrance essays back into print in this first of several volumes of Collected Studies by Torrance. Gospel, Church, and Ministry is an important contribution to the ongoing appropriation and assessment of Torrance's theology for new readers and those interested in his reflections on ecclesiology.”

Holy Trinity: Holy People

Theology

“Holy Trinity: Holy People is a wise and winsome trinitarian account of Christian perfection. Noble conceives of holiness not in individualist terms of isolation from the world, but as a communion of love, [as] participation in God's trinitarian love, which is essentially redemptive in character rather than judgmental. Anyone interested in what a trinitarian account of holiness could be need look no further than Noble's profound and compelling work.”

Incarnation

Theology

“Nowhere else in T. F. Torrance's writings will you find the kind of synthesis of the entire sweep of his dogmatics as you will find in this volume and its companion volume, Atonement. Everyone concerned with constructive systematic theology in general, or with Torrance's theology in particular, will want to acquire and read these books. They reveal the heart and soul of Torrance's theological vision.”

Spirituality Old & New

Theology

“Who among evangelical theologians can provide a more authoritative word on 'spirituality old and new' than Donald G. Bloesch? In his new book by that title, Bloesch is discerning and critical, yet open and winsome; erudite and edifying; wise but passionate. Readers will find an analysis of the dangers lurking everywhere in spiritualities old and new in our culture today, and also Bloesch's robust biblical, historical, evangelical alternative. The book's subtitle, Recovering Authentic Spiritual Life, has been a central focus of Bloesch's interest, research and reflection from the very beginning of his career that now spans over fifty years. While Bloesch learns from many, he is a slave to none as he adds yet another jewel to his long list of publications. This is the most significant contribution to the conversation on spirituality by an evangelical in quite some time.”

The Face of Forgiveness

Theology

“Philip D. Jamieson's work The Face of Forgiveness is a wise and winsome account of a theme often neglected in pastoral care and theology. Jamieson contends that it is not simply sin and guilt that tears at human hearts and minds. Shame is just as destructive, for it pierces who we are. This book is theologically rich, pastorally insightful and carefully written. At the heart of the book, scholars and pastors will find a deep trinitarian account of how Christ's incarnation, crucifixion, resurrection and ascension heal human shame. Jamieson's profound and compelling work is pastoral theology at its best, drawn from a deep well of scholarship and wide-ranging pastoral practice.”

The God Who Loves and Is Loved

Theology

“Drawing upon years of research, reflection, and teaching, Chris Kettler offers us an erudite, hopeful, and timely theological reflection in a world today where we are often more aware of hate than we are of love. Scholars, pastors, and thoughtful Christians will find a rich theological feast in this new work on love.”

Thomas F. Torrance and Evangelical Theology

Theology

“is an important addition to the growing secondary literature on T. F. Torrance’s theology. The editors and eleven additional scholars craft the definitive critical conversation between Torrance’s Trinitarian perspective and evangelical theology across a spectrum of theology topics. Well-researched and written, the book is a must-read for anyone interested in Torrance’s theology and evangelical thought.”