Thomas G. Guarino

"In the Beginning . . ."

Theology

“Echeverria's penetrating study provides the proper theological and philosophical foundations that the 'theology of the body' requires, with erudite discussions of the epistemic authority of Scripture and tradition, the nature of doctrinal statements and an appropriate biblical hermeneutics. The author boldly tackles the vexing issues surrounding homosexuality while offering a compelling and fully ecumenical exploration into the questions raised by human sexuality in general. An extraordinary and convincing achievement.”

All Life Belongs to God

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“"Contrasting the ancient Greco-Roman view of exposure with that of the Jewish-Christian world, the author presents a powerful case for the claim that all human life is sacred to God. This deeply erudite yet highly accessible volume is a vital theological contribution, with contemporary implications reaching far beyond the question of exposure itself.”

Angry Like Jesus

Christian Living

“Angry Like Jesus is a strikingly good book—clear, decisive and deeply thoughtful. Sarah Sumner makes good points on every page. I particularly appreciated the way she talks about her personal spiritual life, and how it has lessons for the entire church. Angry Like Jesus offers a profound and much-needed reflection on the nature of moral courage and the heart of Christian discipleship. What an enjoyable and essential read!”

Engaging Luther

Theology

“This compelling volume continues the ground-breaking project known as the 'new Finnish interpretation of Luther.' It is the contention of this movement that, for Luther, union with Christ in faith necessarily entails active and robust participation in God's own life. Building upon the Reformer's unique vision, at once evangelical and catholic, this book offers powerful contributions to contemporary theology and renewed sustenance for ecumenical advances. Highly recommended.”

Infinity Dwindled to Infancy

Theology

“Oakes is an erudite cicerone who skillfully guides us through the history of theological reflection on Jesus of Nazareth. He ranges easily through the full spectrum of christological thought, beginning with the Scriptures and then discussing the work of eminent fathers, noxious heretics, illustrious councils, exacting scholastics, vigorous Reformers, fallacious Idealists, down to the Protestant and Catholic theologians of our own day. Throughout his ecumenically inspired volume Oakes offers clear thinking and lucid writing, making this book an essential vade mecum for students and, indeed, for all those interested in the church's understanding of Jesus Christ.”

Protestant Theology at the Crossroads

Theology

“Protestant Theology at the Crossroads offers the rarely found combination of erudite theological scholarship conjoined with profound wisdom emerging from a lifelong engagement with the biblical text. As such, this book is the work of a scholar who has incisively reflected upon and deftly treated the crucial theological issues of our day, including theological rationality, contextual theology, scriptural authority, and so on. One finds here an eminently readable text with all of the earmarks of Sauter's work — comprehensive in thought, ecumenical in style, and penetrating in its insights.”

The Divine Voice

Theology

“Webb offers a carefully and creatively wrought phenomenology of sound, showing its relation to the proclamation of God's Word. His keen insights on the primordial nature of sound, speech, and hearing will force theologians to examine, once again, what it means to be a 'hearer of the Word.' Webb masterfully displays the intrinsic relationship between dynamic listening and speech--how intent hearing and confident proclamation are intimately conjoined. He has the rare gift of combining acute theological insight with a mellifluous, readable style. The nature of God's own Word here becomes clearer: vibrant and tensile, life-giving in tone and texture. Whether examining Jesus as the voice of the Father, the role of voice in innertrinitarian relations, or the relationship between voice and gender, Webb offers the kind of thought-provoking and highly creative reflections rarely found elsewhere. He has a creative and incisive theological mind.”

The Gospel of John

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The Paradosis Center has undertaken a fresh and exceedingly thoughtful approach to ecumenism. This volume represents the substantial first fruits of those creative efforts. The reader will find here incisive and engaging essays--along with vigorous responses--certain to shed new light on the meaning of John's Gospel.”