John E. Thiel

A Journey through Christian Theology

Theology

“A textual tour of the entire theological tradition that stops at all the must–see literary locales, as well as lesser known, but fascinating, destinations. The editors complement each text with an insightful introduction and probing study questions. This collection is an invaluable resource for any introductory course on the history of Christian thought and doctrine.”

God and Creation in Christian Theology

Theology

“Tanner illustrates cogently how theologians as different as Irenaeus, Aquinas, Schleiermacher, Rahner, and Barth are faithful to the rules of divine transcendence and immanence while yet articulating remarkably different theological stances.... A valuable resource for current discussions of theological method.”

Professor Schmoot Has Lost His Keys Again

Fiction

“Students and friends of Christopher Morse—often the same people!—have long known that his theological erudition is equally matched by a brilliant comic wit. In this charming academic novella, Morse cleverly satirizes the world of seminary education, offering the reader a delightful plot filled with characters lost in the cynical power of sin and buoyed by the transforming power of grace. A book like this that evokes both laughter at the vanity of human failure and hope for the constancy of human faithfulness is a tonic for the soul!”

The Incarnation as God's First Intention

Theology

“In this engaging book, Edwin Chr. van Driel reassesses the meaning of classical Christian doctrine in light of the premise that God’s first intention was to embrace human nature as a good in itself—irrespective of humanity’s fall into sin—and through the incarnation to be with humanity throughout creation’s history and eschatological destiny. In fluid prose and cogent argumentation, the author extols this beautiful christological idea on every page and shows how this minority tradition can reshape our understanding of the scriptural narrative, as well as of Christian belief and practice.”

Unborn Bodies

Theology

“In poetic prose, Margaret Kamitsuka develops an eschatology that ventures where the traditional imaginary of resurrected life refuses to go. Taking her interpretive cues not from Aristotelian soul-body talk but instead from the materialist sensibilities of evolutionary biology, she offers the prospect of a heavenly life in which the unborn flourish bodily as undiminished participants in eternal joy. Creative and caring, Kamitsuka's theology offers hope and consolation to those who have suffered reproductive loss and affirmation for reproductive decision-making.”