Robert Vosloo

A Theology for the Twenty-First Century

Theology

“A Theology for the Twenty-First Century is a remarkable and rare achievement. It is deeply rooted in the ecumenical and liberal strand of North American Reformed theology yet marked by an informed engagement with other traditions and contexts; it is concerned with Christian piety and the church yet sensitive to religious affections and a cosmic ecology; it is realistic about the human and planetary condition yet constructive and hopeful in light of the vision of the creator-redeemer God as the God of grace. This is truly a systematic theology in the best sense of the word: clear, integrated, pastoral, public, and wise. A theology for the twenty-first century indeed!”

Faith Facing Reality

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“Faith Facing Reality will challenge its readers anew not to settle for lazy thinking and cheap consolations in light of our contemporary realities. As it stirs up discussion in dialogue with Bonhoeffer on the persistence of colonialism, racism, imperialism, anti-Semitism, oppression, and other threats to our common life, this book combines moral outrage with theological wisdom to stir, above all else, our imaginations towards justice and hope. This is vintage De Gruchy!”

Homo Florens?

Theology

“In a time when we have good reasons not to be happy with many of the discourses on happiness, Nadia Marais’s book displays a theologically sophisticated cartography to evaluate and cultivate our grammars of salvation. Through interaction with various terroirs, this in-depth study produces a well-blended proposal to speak of human flourishing in line with the good news of the gospel. Homo Florens? promises to bear rich fruit and bring readers much insight, inspiration, and joy.”

On Tragedy and Transcendence

Philosophy

“In On Tragedy and Transcendence Khegan Delport provides an extensive and critical exposition of the thought of Donald MacKinnon and Rowan Williams on the tragic. Central to this inquiry is the question of whether one can take tragedy and historicity seriously without jettisoning classical accounts of transcendence. The result is a richly textured and tightly argued study—one that underscores the author’s claim that the grammar of transcendence and tragedy has transcultural resonance.”

Preserving Evangelical Unity

Theology

“"Preserving Evangelical Unity invites conversation on the key theme of the unity (and disunity) of the church through the contribution of evangelical scholars. In the South African context, as elsewhere, the visible disunity among churches has impaired their prophetic witness. The value of this book lies in the fact that it does not seek cheap unity by avoiding tough doctrinal differences. Even for those who may not agree with the theological presuppositions underlying this volume, Preserving Evangelical Unity will certainly challenge and instruct.”

The End Is Not Yet

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“If there ever was a timely book, this is it! It might not yet be the end, but ours time that calls for responsible speech about 'the end.' De Gruchy provides a profound and perceptive diagnosis of the times in which we live as he engages with important theological questions relevant to the issues. The result is a bold prophetic and deeply pastoral book.”

Union with Christ

Theology

“Through a meticulous reading of Calvin’s works, this thorough study reinterprets and reevaluates the original scope, content, and meaning of Calvin’s use of ‘union with Christ.’ It convincingly argues that this notion should not be relegated to a mere soteriological theme in the theology of the influential sixteenth-century reformer, but that it functions as a core motif in his theology as a whole. Further scholarship on Calvin’s theology and reception will benefit greatly from engaging with Choi’s detailed analysis.”