Philip Freier

Arius on Carillon Avenue

Theology

“Peter Carnley reflects on a theological controversy that started in the early 2000s. He brings a characteristic rigor to his analysis that is only assisted by his reflections over the intervening two decades. As a witness to some of the debate at the time I am grateful for the debate to be explored so systematically. As Carnley says, ‘We cannot fail to grasp a clearer definition of what is to be believed than by discerning what is certainly not to be believed.’”

The Reconstruction of Resurrection Belief

Theology

“It is important that something as central to the Christian Faith as the Resurrection of Christ be the subject of serious theological examination. Peter Carnley serves his readers well as he opens this key theological principle across the disciplines of systematic and biblical theology. The text of The Reconstruction of Resurrection Belief brings a profound depth of scholarship to a discussion of the theological work on the Resurrection over the past century and more. It has been a mark of Carnley’s scholarship and church leadership always to bring to the forefront what the text of Scripture actually says. He is not a scholar who seeks to make Scripture conform to his own theological argument, and is critical of those who have done this. . . . This book is part of a two volume project stimulated by Carnley’s engagement with a wide range of scholars, particularly the influential and extensive work of biblical scholar, N.T. Wright. It deserves wide reading.”

The Subordinate Substitute

Theology

“This is a significant contribution to the understanding of the limits that Christian theological orthodoxy imposes on theological arguments that deviate from the homoousion of the persons of the Trinity. Peter Carnley is relentless in bringing us back to the theological consensus of the undivided church.”