Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen

An Imaginative Glimpse

Theology

“In this insightful and theologically grounded work, Adiprasetya engages with great expertise and grace the three leading Trinitarian theologians of religions: Panikkar, D'Costa, and Heim. The end result of this sympathetic and critical dialogue is an innovative proposal to negotiate religious pluralism.”

Approaching the Atonement

Theology

“There is more to this deceitfully little treatise on atonement than meets the eye, a superb reflection on the central theme of our faith and theology. This is vintage Oliver Crisp: wide learning, sharp analysis, careful consideration of options, and a thoughtful tentative solution. Oliver moves effortlessly between biblical, historical, philosophical, dogmatic, and contemporary contextual issues. This is retrieval theology at its best, an effort to rediscover the best of the tradition for the sake of the contemporary world. Highly recommended for both the newly initiated and the masters in the guild—everyone will benefit greatly!”

Beyond Dalit Theology

Theology

“There is a twofold task for Beyond Dalit Theology, namely to provide a constructive critique of this Indian liberation theology after the first four decades of its existence, as well as to chart a way towards a wider, more comprehensive vision of integral transformation. This work brings to the task vast and diverse resources, including ecclesiology, pneumatology, Christology, public theology, and societal analysis. Writing as a sympathetic outside critic, yet firmly located within the Indian society, church, and academia, the author calls the church to be faithful to her calling in facilitating transformation also in the society, not only within her own walls.”

Buddhism

World Religions

“While in recent years evangelicals have finally engaged the question of the theology of religions, there are very few evangelicals equipped to do what Professor Netland, himself a leading theologian of religions, and Professor Yandell, a distinguished philosopher, have produced, namely, an informed and incisive engagement of a particular religion from an evangelical perspective. This book not only contains valuable lessons both from Buddhism as a religion and the Buddhist-Christian encounter but also serves as a paradigm for later works: a careful mapping out of key ideas of a living faith and a sympathetic yet unapologetic critique from a Christian perspective. For sure, I will include this book as a text in my courses in world religions.”

Christ Crucified in a Suffering World

Theology

“Nathan Hieb's first book is not only a remarkable theological study but a book which integrates several fields of inquiry usually kept at arm's length from each other: Hegel's philosophy, Barth's dogmatics, Sobrino's liberationism, Torrance's systematics, and his own global missionary experiences! All of these diverse materials are masterfully interwoven into a theological narrative in service of a robust liberationist theology of the cross for the sake of the healing of the suffering world. Simply put, I am impressed—and enthused!”

Christ Present in Faith

Theology

“After more than two decades of groundbreaking work, so far mainly published only in German and Scandinavian languages, Tuomo Mannermaa's magnum opus is now available in English. Stimulating-and without doubt controversial in its approach-this book will be a must-read for theologians, pastors, and students across the ecumenical spectrum.”

Christian Spirituality and Ethical Life

Theology

“"Chung's meticulous and detailed inquiry into the pneumatology of Calvin brings to light an exciting, largely unknown facet of the Reformed theologian, namely a holistic, socially-oriented doctrine of the Spirit and spirituality. Chung's study is a masterful blend of historical Reformation studies, dialogue with the most recent systematic theologies-especially views of Barth and Moltmann-systematic analysis, and creative constructive proposals.”

Christian Spirituality in Africa

Theology

“In this important study, you will find not only a useful and balanced discussion of theology of spirituality in biblical and historical perspectives--which alone would make the book worth reading--but also a careful and insightful investigation into the peculiar and salient features of spirituality among some African Christian communities. This is must-reading for everyone who seeks to minister in the East African context and beyond.”

Contemporary Muslim and Christian Responses to Religious Plurality

World Religions

Foreword

(wrote the foreword)

Divino Compañero

Theology

“"Here is another indication of the coming of age of constructive Pentecostal theology in general and Hispanic theology in particular. Dr. Alfaro, fully conversant with two cultures that have shaped the global Pentecostal movement, namely American and Hispanic, offers here a groundbreaking study on the Pentecostal Spirit-Christology in an active dialogue with mainstream views. His careful and insightful analysis and assessment of the state of Spirit-Christology in contemporary theology alone would make this book an important contribution. Dr. Alfaro's constructive proposal as to what a contemporary Hispanic Pentecostal Spirit-Christology would look like will take the continuing theological reflection on the mutual relationship between Spirit and Christ into a higher level and calls for responses and engagement.”

Drinking from the Wells of New Creation

Theology

“Here, Kerry Dearborn forges an integral link with reconciliation and Spirit and thereby sets forth a bold and robust interpretation of the works of the 'Public Spirit.' The whole diversity and breadth of ecumenical resources and insights is utilized in this fine piece of constructive theology.”

Embraced: Many Stories, One Destiny

“From the first day Pastor Mark walked into my graduate seminar on Moltmann's theology a few years ago, I could tell how deep his appreciation and passion for the German Theological Master's thought is. From the first page of the manuscript draft he gave me to read, I could tell how skillfully and creatively he is able to weave constructive theological ideas into the fabric of every day pastoral narratives. What a feast this book is!”

Faith Encounters of the Third Kind

World Religions

Foreword

“This is what I am reading in this inspiring and exciting work. As Dr. Brewer puts it succinctly in his preface: the main goal is ‘to offer an approach to interreligious dialogue predicated on humility and hospitality that also strives for honest discussion of difference.’ I couldn’t agree more with this noble aim!”

God’s Future for Animals

Theology

Foreword

“The future of God’s kingdom—the epitome of Christian hope—encompasses all of creation and is not limited only to humans or the earth alone; rather, it includes the whole vast cosmos. This is the proper framework for a contemporary eschatology—even though, as mentioned, this most expansive horizon has not been at the center of Christian theology so far. Raymond Hausoul seeks to convince his readers that eschatology involves the complete transformation of the world by a radically new act of God, beginning at Easter and continuing into the future. The demand for such a comprehensive and all-embracing eschatology is challenging. From the perspective of the evangelical movement, the author’s own constituency, this kind of constructive work is pioneering.”

In Spirit and in Truth

Theology

Foreword

(wrote the foreword)

Karl Barth

Theology

“Chung demonstrates Karl Barth as a radical theologian with a convincing aptitude. I personally appreciate the kinship this independent reading has with my own footsteps, identifying Barth as a resisting theologian. —Prof. Dr. Peter Winzeler at the University of Bern, Switzerland. Author of Widerstehende Theologie: Karl Barth 1920-35. An ambitious and groundbreaking study, in which Chung makes a significant contribution to the renewal of Barth studies by combining methodological, biographical, social/political, and theology-of-religions perspectives.”

Martin Luther and Buddhism

Theology

“Of all the 'turns' in Luther studies, the turn to Asia, so eloquently and powerfully heralded by Paul Chung, might end up being the most significant one both ecumenically and theologically. As a scholar fully conversant with both the best of Western and Asian traditions, Dr. Chung is uniquely qualified for helping us read not only in Buddhist context but also in a wider contextual and global horizon. This is the direction of international systematic-hermeneutical theology for the third millennium!”

Natural and Cosmic Theodicy

Theology

Foreword

“Innovative and bold. Unlike many previous attempts in dealing with theodicy, Shin is not limiting the discussion either to the human experience of suffering alone or to the mystery of its origins in the past. Rather, by turning his gaze into the future and to the fate and destiny of nature and the vast cosmos God has created, the book delves into a captivating interdisciplinary discourse drawing resources from leading science-theology experts from diverse agendas and orientations. Highly recommended.”

Pathways to Peacebuilding

Theology

“Anyanwu’s innovative and bold investigation into the conditions and promise of peace and reconciliation between people of different faith traditions in his beloved native land of Nigeria is a groundbreaking contribution to missiology and theology. Drawing from interdisciplinary and interfaith resources combined with an astute pastoral and missional experience, this cross-directed discussion will inform and inspire both academicians and practitioners in our fractured and conflict-laden world.”

Prophet, Priest, and King

Theology

“dialogue between the various authors. As a result, a most diverse and coherent global Christology is emerging based on the threefold office of Christ. A significant contribution to an important conversation!”