Synopses & Reviews
Exploring one of the
most important and controversial figures in recent evangelical theology, this
book provides an exhaustive examination of the core elements of Stanley Grenz's
work. Amidst the critique that Grenz received during his lifetime, Jason Sexton
locates the categorical aims for his re-imagining of evangelical theology as
overtly Trinitarian. The book
uncovers the impact of the theology of Wolfhart Pannenberg, his doctoral
supervisor, upon his thought, and chronicles the development of a Trinitarian
methodology. There is also consideration given to how Grenz's depiction of the
Trinity in the Imago Dei concept shaped
his reading of scripture.
By examining how Grenz's
Trinitarian perspective informed his theology and theological ethics, Sexton
ultimately concludes that Grenz was not only a deeply conservative and
thoroughly Trinitarian evangelical theologian, but that he was also arguably
the premier evangelical theologian of his generation.
Synopsis
An exhaustive examination of controversial theologian Stanley Grenz. Sexton examines how Grenz's Trinitarian perspective informed his theology and ethics, concluding that Grenz was not only a deeply conservative and thoroughly Trinitarian evangelical theologian, but that he was also arguably the premier evangelical theologian of his generation.
Synopsis
Exploring one of the most controversial figures in recent evangelical theology, this book thoroughly examines core features of Stanley J. Grenz's Trinitarian vision.
Synopsis
Exploring one of the most controversial figures in recent evangelical theology, this book thoroughly examines core features of Stanley J. Grenzs Trinitarian vision. Based on a thorough reading of Grenzs writings, including unpublished material, Jason S. Sexton uncovers Wolfhart Pannenberg's impact on Grenz and chronicles the development of his Trinitarian methodology, theology, and ethics. By examining how Grenz's Trinitarian perspective informed these things, this book offers a comprehensive introduction to Grenz for nonspecialists and makes an original contribution to Grenz scholarship.
About the Author
Jason S. Sexton, PhD (University of St Andrews) has taught at Cambridge where he has been visiting scholar at Ridley Hall and is the author of the forthcoming book, Evangelicals and the Trinity (IVP).
Table of Contents
Introduction /1. Evangelical Trinitarian Revisioning /2. Pannenberg and Grenz (1): The Origin of Stanley J. Grenz's Trinitarian Methodology /3. Pannenberg and Grenz (2): The Origin of Stanley J. Grenz's Trinitarian Theology /4. Discovering the Divine Community: The Early Developing Shape of Stanley J. Grenz's Doctrine of the Trinity /5. Rediscovering the Triune God: The Latter Shape of Stanley J. Grenz's Doctrine of the Trinity /6. Grenz and the Imago Dei: The Trinitarian Shape of Stanley J. Grenz's Theology /7. Grenz and Comprehensive Love: The Trinitarian Shape of Stanley J. Grenz's Ethic/s /8. Conclusion: Evangelical Theology's Reception of Grenz's Trinitarian Project / Bibliography / Index