European Journal of Theology - Volume 28, Issue 2, 2020

Summary The volume introduces the reader to the main aspects of the theology of W. Pannenberg. After describing Pannenberg’s biographical data and theological influences on him, the author points out the significance of the physical resurrection of Jesus for the overall theological conception of Pannenberg. Subsequent chapters are on the doctrine of God, Christology and anthropology as well as pneumatology, the Read More

Summary Stephen Evans provides a lucidly written one-volume history of Western philosophy. He offers a splendid summary of the basic teachings of the major thinkers in the West, interspersed with his own insightful evaluations. Showing the mutual dependence of philosophy and theology as well as the need for Christians to rediscover the valuable tool of thinking philosophically, among many other things, this is a great resour Read More

Summary Morden’s book is a biblical theology as well as a practical theology of discipleship. Four principles shape his book: 1) Focus on Jesus whom we are following, 2) Focus on the gospel which must continually be applied generously, 3) Focus on whole-life discipleship which transforms lives, and 4) Focus pastorally wise on the challenges of radical discipleship as well as the ‘discipleship deficit’ in today’s church. The text is rich Read More

Summary McGrath’s book is a helpful opening up of what ‘discipleship of the mind’ means, and how to acquire it. He shows how discipleship is the habit of understanding and imagining ourselves and our world firmly rooted in the Christian gospel. The creeds work like a map. We are joined by fellow Christians in the wider Church past and present (and especially through books). The vision is lived out in today’s pervasive secular Read More