Description
In this original, contemporary doctrine of the Trinity, William Placher places the history of theology in dialogue with postmodern philosophy and yields a provocative postliberal interpretation. Placher deftly connects a radical view of God's transcendence with a narrative Christology. His resulting thesis is twofold: first, the doctrine of the Trinity is not a way of explaining the inner nature of God but a way of preserving God's mystery; and second, the Trinity should be presented by showing how Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are one God--moving from the Three to the One, not the other way around. An exceptionally clear and engaging presentation of this central Christian doctrine, The Triune God both advances the scholarly and ecclesial discussion on the Trinity and provides an unusually concrete introduction to postliberal theology.
Author: William C. Placher
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Published: 04/02/2007
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.96h x 6.12w x 0.51d
ISBN13: 9780664230609
ISBN10: 0664230601
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christian Theology | History