John webster has 65 books on goodreads with 26786 ratings. Bray effortlessly moves through the gears of historic debate, insightful exposition, and meaningful application. John webster, one of the worlds leading systematic theologians, published extensively on the nature and practice of christian theology. It features extensive study on barth and jungel, and provides a throrough presentation of webster s own. In the front of my copy of one of his books 2000s webster edited cambridge companion to barth, i scrawled excitedly the words teach theology as if john webster is right about what theology is. John webster, editor john webster, university of st. The areas of discussion include the nature and method of theology, scripture and its interpretation, christology and the doctrine of the trinity, moral theology, and the reading and use of theological dialogue partners. Oxford handbook of systematic theology by john webster, kathryn tanner, and iain torrance, eds.
John webster s most popular book is the duchess of malfi. Born in mansfield, england on 20 june 1955, he was educated at the independent coeducational bradford grammar school and at the university of cambridge. Nov 09, 2009 buy the oxford handbook of systematic theology oxford handbooks in religion and theology by webster, john, tanner, kathryn, torrance, iain isbn. Iain torrance is president and professor of patristics at princeton theological seminary. In this two volume collection of essays, which forms a companion to the domain of the word, john webster brings together studies of a range of topics in dogmatic and moral theology.
A new agenda for theology 1997, and economy of grace 2005. I write this on what would have been john websters 61st birthday, 20 june. The oxford handbook of systematic theology by john b. Oxford handbook of systematic theology oxford handbooks. Provides an introductionary overview of christian systematic theology followed by thirtyseven original and authoritative surveys of current research topics. This is not to decry the important service keith ward.
Ten systematic theology resources the gospel coalition. The essays are written by eminent systematic theologians, theological ethicists, and biblical scholars from a wide range of christian traditions. This work marked a turning point in websters theological development and is his most substantial statement on the task of theology. John webster was a beloved theologian who was well known for his pastoral personality, and his theological work signifcantly shaped the direction of theology in the twentyfirst century.
He was educated at the independent coeducational bradford grammar school and at the university of cambridge. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read confronted by grace. John webster was professor of systematic theology at the university of aberdeen. Buy the oxford handbook of systematic theology oxford handbooks in religion and theology by webster, john, tanner, kathryn, torrance, iain isbn. Last week, i provided a guide to the reformed dogmatic works that i admire the most. The oxford handbook of systematic theology brings together a set of original and authoritative accounts of all the major areas of current research in christian systematic theology, offering a thorough survey of the state of the discipline and its prospects. In this essay, i place amos yong and john webster in dialogue on the organisation of systematic theology, interacting especially on yongs book renewing christian theology. Travis mcmaken has gathered more than two dozen links to online tributes at his blog. Smiths systematic theology is the culmination of several decades of teaching and demonstrates his familiarity with several streams of reformed theology represented by such theologians as john calvin, james henley thornwell, charles hodge, b. Webster, ma, phd, dd, frse was a notable contemporary british theologian of the anglican communion writing in the area of systematic, historical and moral theology. He was in the process of writing a fivevolume systematic theology, along with numerous other works, when he passed. Getting started systematic theology revelation, tradition. The volume is an excellent introduction to the breadth of his writings, and teaches students how to engage with his particular mode of theological argument. He is the author and editor of numerous books, including the drama of doctrine westminster john knox press, 2005, remythologizing theology cambridge university press, 2010, and faith speaking understanding westminster john knox press, 2014.
Vanhoozer phd cambridge university is research professor of biblical and systematic theology at trinity evangelical divinity school. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Christian books on systematic theology best commentaries. The oxford handbook of systematic theology paperback. John bainbridge webster frse 19552016 was an english anglican priest and theologian writing in the area of systematic, historical, and moral theology.
Kathryn tanner is dorothy grant maclear professor of theology at the university of chicago divinity school. Jun 02, 2015 systematic theology is the stockintrade of the reformed tradition. That webster died with his systematic theology yet unwritten, not to mention other manuscripts and book contracts including a commentary on. As professor webster saw it, theology is instead peculiarly.
He was educated at the independent coeducational bradford. These are only a few descriptions of biblical doctrine. Institutes of elenctic theology 3 volume set outlines of theology. This work marked a turning point in webster s theological development and is his most substantial statement on the task of theology. Feb 16, 2020 the oxford handbook of systematic theology by john webster editor. John webster is lady margaret professor of divinity at the university of oxford. In this new book, webster continues the work that he initiated in barths moral theology. She is the author of six books, including the politics of god 1992, theories of culture. It shows why theology matters and why its pursuit is a demanding but exhilarating venture. John webster is professor of systematic theology at the university of aberdeen. His previous books include barths moral theology 1997, barths ethics of reconciliation 1995, the possibilities of theology 1994, and eberhard jungel 1986. John webster on dogmatics and ethics odonovan 2019. John webster 19552016, international journal of systematic theology 18 2016.
John webster believes that theology is an office of the church. Oct 23, 2003 john webster is professor of systematic theology, university of aberdeen. Oct 15, 2019 john webster, one of the worlds leading systematic theologians, published extensively on the nature and practice of christian theology. And of its exposition from scripture ebook web page by james buchanan. Systematic theology must at every point return to this principle as a commentary returns to its text. He is the author of numerous books and articles and serves as a presbyterian teaching elder. Theology is not, for webster as for many modern theologians, a dispassionate and removed intellectual exercise. Brown was a man sovereignly fitted with incredible gifts, who rose from the shadows of poverty and ignorance into the public spotlight as a herald of gods word. John webster, 9780199569649, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
This collection contains many of webster s most influential academic works in theology. The culture of theology john webster 9781540960801. But, believe it or not, other christians have done it too, often with impressive results. The bible emphasizes certain things and says very little about other things. Pastoral meditations from a systematic theologian ebook written by john webster. This is a great introduction to websters theology, as well as an insightful polemical history of british theology since the 1970s. The oxford handbook of systematic theology oxford handbooks. He was chaplain and tutor at st johns college, durham 198286 and then taught at at wycliffe college, one of the seven colleges that. In addition, this book exhibits many of the virtues it commends. Born in mansfield, england, on 20 june 1955, he was educated at the independent coeducational bradford grammar school and at the university of cambridge. The oxford handbook of systematic theology edited by john webster, kathryn tanner, and iain torrance oxford handbooks. The oxford handbook of systematic theology oxford handbooks 9780199569649. The systematic theology of john brown of haddington ebook. If john webster was right, and i think he was, when he said that the aim of all theology is doxology then this work is a tremendous success.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read holy scripture. Tracing the methodological principles of john webster. The editors should be thanked, not only for opening up webster s immensely fruitful notion of theological theology but also for producing a fine volume of doctrinally rich essays. Oct 15, 2019 the culture of theology encapsulates john webster s thinking about the task of theology at a crucial stage in his own theological development, orienting the study of theology around the living address of the gospels god and toward the communities, conversations, and character requisite to theology s flourishing. But the best part of the book is john websters wonderful autobiographical narrative, discovering dogmatics. Mar 18, 2019 c to this proximity we must then add a third connection. The oxford handbook of systematic theology by revd prof.
The oxford handbook of systematic theology brings together a set of original and authoritative accounts of all the major areas of current research in christian systematic theology, offering a thorough survey of the state of the discipline and of its prospects for those undertaking research and teaching in the field. The oxford handbook of systematic theology by john webster. The oxford handbook of systematic theology john webster download bok. In an essay written twelve years following this book, webster articulates five topics upon which any theology of scripture should touch. Sep 08, 2019 systematic theology definition is a branch of theology concerned with summarizing the doctrinal traditions of a religion such as christianity especially with a view to relating the traditions convincingly to the religions presentday setting. The culture of theology encapsulates john websters thinking about the task of theology at a crucial stage in his own theological development, orienting the study of theology around the living address of the gospels god and toward the communities, conversations, and character requisite to theologys flourishing.
Books by john webster author of the duchess of malfi. The book engages in a comprehensive examination of themes and approaches. A worldrenowned theologian here offers a succinct account of a central yet neglected theme in christian teachingthe holiness of god. He addresses the important topics of biblical exegesis and historical theology in barths early writing, and develops his own line of interpretation of barths theology in general. The book includes a biographical sketch john, by ivor davidson, a list. After an overall account of the relation between god in himself and the. The expository times just as john was a colourful, sharp, multifaceted theologian, the essays in this book reflect something of that diversity and variety. He is the author and editor of numerous books, including the drama of doctrine westminster john knox press, 2005, remythologizing theology cambridge university press, 2010, and faith speaking understanding westminster john. After an overall account of the relation between god in himself and the economy of gods. Edited by kathryn tanner, john webster, and iain torrance. Sep 27, 2007 the oxford handbook of systematic theology brings together a set of original and authoritative accounts of all the major areas of current research in christian systematic theology, offering a thorough survey of the state of the discipline and of its prospects for those undertaking research and teaching in the field. Profound yet readily accessible to a wide range of readers, webster. This first volume, god and the works of god, treats the themes of gods inner being and gods outer acts. Theology after liberalism classic and contemporary readings.
Theology may appear to manyeven christiansas a rather cold, boring, or emotionless discipline. However, as i have learned the past three years from who perhaps was the best living theologian in the world in his mature years, john webster 19552016, theology is far from being a lifeless or boring discipline. Nov 15, 2019 the culture of theology encapsulates john webster s thinking about the task of theology at a crucial stage in his own theological development, orienting the study of theology around the living address of the gospels god and toward the communities, conversations, and character requisite to theology s flourishing. While systematic theology is a comprehensive science, treating god and all things in relation to god, john webster reminds us that systematic theology is not a science of everything about everything. John webster university of aberdeen is a notable contemporary british theologian of the anglican communion writing in the area of systematic, historical and moral theology. His published work includes a number of books on the theology of karl barth, on the nature and interpretation of scripture, and on christian dogmatics, including confessing god. He is the editor of the international journal of systematic theology. My heart is still heavy from the passing of john webster on may 25. The oxford handbook of systematic theology brings together a set of original and authoritative. The oxford handbook of systematic theology john webster.
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