John B. Cobb Jr

Theology

“This book carries thought about the relation of contemporary theology and the Old Testament to a new level. Gnuse sees that as we enter a new epoch of thought, we have new opportunities to integrate contemporary thinking with our understanding of ancient Hebrew history, with such biblical doctrines as God, creation, covenant, and prophecy, and also with the history of transmission of the texts. He sees process theology as articulating the contemporary mind and offering the chance to integrate that with cutting-edge Old Testament scholarship. What has previously been proposed in bits and pieces is here spelled out with systematic thoroughness.”

The Spirit of American Liberal Theology

Theology

“Dorrien’s abridgement and revision of his three-volume history remains an authoritative reference that can function almost as an encyclopedia of liberal theology in the United States. If one wants to know more about an American theologian, one will be able to find an account of her or his life and thought that stands largely on its own, written by a master scholar. At the same time each essay fits into a larger story, and Dorrien’s readable style will entice the reader into the overall history.”

The Travail of Nature

Theology

“At last we have a fair, historically responsible assessment of the view of nature in the tradition of Christian theology! The book is also an appeal for contemporary Christians to accent the themes or metaphors within the tradition that will allow them, in full responsibility to their heritage, to bring the church onto the side of ecological sensitivity.”

The Wealth or Health of Nations

Work, Money & Leadership

“The Wealth or Health of Nations is a contribution to public theology.”

Theological Reflections at the Boundaries

Theology

“In a religiously plural world, theologians have been struggling to recognize this pluralism as they do their theological work. It happens less often that historians of religion articulate their theology out of their work and their findings. In this book, directly, clearly, and boldly, Paul Ingram does so, sometimes breaking new ground in the process.”

Tongues of Fire

Theology

“Paul Ingram's commentary on the lectionary readings will have practical value for anyone preparing to preach. However, he has written in a way that deserves a far wider audience.”

Transforming Christian Theology

Theology

“We all know that the once dominant form of Protestantism in this country is fading to the sidelines of society. In this book one of America's premier theologians seriously and passionately writes for ordinary Christians, inviting them to become their own theologians. He also shows how they can do so. If a hundred thousand members of our old-line denominations take this book seriously and follow its suggestions, there is yet hope for renewal. Understanding and support from denominational leadership would also help.”

Where in the World is God?

“All thoughtful people sometimes reflect on issues that are fragmented in academia into theology, philosophy, history, and science. The fragmentation into separate fields advances academic specializations, but it makes it very difficult for both academics and lay thinkers to work out realistic and relevant answers to the real human questions. Lay thinking is generally discouraged, and fragmented scholarship is often irrelevant. . . . We are very fortunate that there are a few exceptions. None is more helpful than Ken Dale. He focuses on questions that arise for Christians or ex-Christians who cannot make sense of simple traditional answers to important existential questions.”

Wrestling With the Ox

Theology

“Paul Ingram is exploring a new genre of religious writing, one that is based on long study and teaching of the writings of another tradition but which approaches these, openly and intentionally, with the questions that arise in our own Western, Christian experience. Readers learn much about Buddhism, but they do so in a way that responds ot their own existential questions and thereby teaches them still more about themselves. History of religions here becomes a theological discipline in the sense that it is put to use to help Christians advance in their own faith journey.”

You Have Been Told What Is Good

World Religions

“The dialogue among religious communities has advanced a great deal during the last few decades. The 2015 meeting of the Parliament of the World's Religions moved on from the conversation to the question of how all can contribute to slowing global warming. In this book, Paul Ingram is providing the shared grounding through which, working together, these traditions can contribute to realizing the authentic community they all seek.”