John W. Webster
Biography
John W. Webster (1955–2016) wrote Confronted by Grace, Christ Our Salvation, and The Culture of Theology.
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Theology
“As A Shared Mercy unfolds what Barth has to say, it also invites its readers to reflect on the theology and practice of forgiveness. Barth hoped that his writings would provoke further work on the doctrinal and practical-theological workby which he was himself so deeply engaged. Those seeking to consider the ecclesial work of forgiveness in relation to the church's troubled cultural locations will find much profit in what follows. In short: this book is both a sure-footed and perceptive study of a largely undiscovered element of Barth, and an astute and at times moving essay in doctrinal, moral and pastoral theology.”
Theology
“Shedd possessed one of the greatest dogmatic minds of post-Reformation Protestantism, and this book will do much to commend him to a new readership. Written with Crisp's characteristic acumen and sense of the scope and material cohesion of Christian doctrine, it will be read with great profit by students of historical and systematic theology.”
Theology
“Continuing the exploration of the mystery of the Son of God begun in Incarnation, Torrance turns his attention in this second volume to the work of the incarnate Savior, with the purposiveness, analytical penetration and spiritual lucidity which mark him out as one of the most weighty dogmaticians of the modern Reformed tradition.”
Theology
“This is a fascinating and thoroughly informed study of a largely uncharted topic in the history of theology, which illuminates not only Barth and his development but also the intellectual context in which his thought took shape.”
Theology
“This volume provides a comprehensive and detailed overview of the thought and influence of John Calvin by many of the leading interpreters of Calvin today. The range of topics is quite impressive, covering many major themes of Calvin's theology, from his understanding of creation to the place of the Jews in the household of God. The volume also does a wonderful job of locating Calvin in the context of his life-long engagement with the reform of the church in France, and his own experience as a refugee from France." Randall C. Zachman University of Notre Dame "This is a splendid collection of exercises in critical appreciation of Calvin. Alert to the range and depth of Calvin's achievement, and to his continuing capacity to prompt reflection, these are essays of a high order.”
Theology
“Christ at the Crux offers a lively and ambitious analysis of how God's relation to the world has been conceived by a number of thinkers from across the Christian tradition. It is a book full of ideas, and both its historical and its constructive elements will provoke debate.”
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“That Barth is a moral theologian is now firmly established; this presentation offers its readers sure guidance as they explore the large landscape of Barth's ethics, and is much to be commended.”
Theology
“This graceful reading of the Nicene Creed intends, the author tells us, 'to offer some clues for being startled afresh by the depth and beauty of certain affirmations,' and what we read does just that. Quietly and persuasively the book invites its readers to ponder the surprises that the creed holds for the mind and the affections. This is a rich and resourceful study.”
Divine Eloquence and Human Transformation
Theology
“Divine Eloquence and Human Transformation is a well-considered intervention in the often tangled discussion of the effect of historical consciousness on the theological interpretation of Scripture. Lucid, cogent and learned, the book exemplifies confidence that Christian theology has ample resources to articulate a coherent understanding of Scripture as divine instruction.”
Theology
“Rooted in acute theological intelligence, pervaded by a conviction that faith and the practices of faith are inseparable, and written with verve, Faith Speaking Understanding is a work of alert and engaged Christian reflection that will attract wide consideration.”
Philosophy
“A work of the greatest distinction -- possessing intellectual poise and scope in equal measure, penetrating in its analysis, elegantly economical in its style, authoritative in its judgments.”
Theology
“Forsaken treats some deep topics in gospel teaching about God and the works of God with economy, clarity, analytical rigor and spiritual penetration. This is a compelling reflection on matters at the heart of Christian faith.”
Theology
“This is an indispensable collection for students of modern theology.”
Theology
“Karl Barth and Hans Frei are close to the center of contemporary hermeneutical debate. David Demson's illuminating study offers an authoritative account of their respective ways of reading Scripture, arguing that, for all its fruitfulness, Frei's work lacks a theology of inspiration such as Barth provides. Scrupulous and nuanced in its handling of the texts, this book is a perceptive contribution to the literature of both Frei and Barth. It is also a place to begin exploring key theological issues concerning biblical interpretation, theory of interpretation, and Christology.”
Theology
“Theological controversy is an art in which few are skilled. This (very) critical response to a much-admired contemporary, however, exemplifies the virtues necessary to mount a substantial challenge without straying into invective: it keeps calm; it concentrates on matters of substance; it manifests sympathetic understanding of the body of writing which it seeks to contest; and — more than anything — it articulates its puzzlements and disagreements on the basis of convictions about God and the gospel.”
Theology
“Thiselton draws on a lifetime's study of Scripture, doctrine, philosophy, and the nature of language to construct a Christian theology of the last things. Immensely learned and rich in Christian wisdom, this book has much to offer all students of the Christian faith.”
Theology
“This is a fine study--historically judicious, theologically astute, spiritually alert, it is an exemplary piece of Christian scholarship in the service of the Church.”
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