The book begins by treating the nature of christian theology and the. Distilling a lifetimea s experience of teaching and thought, this is a book for those who wish to understand the meaning and relevance of the fundamental beliefs of christianity. Colin gunton argues that the theology of the trinity has profound implications for all dimensions of human life. Try out ideas, ask questions, point others to a good book. This article aims to survey a number of these, in order to help. Colin gunton s contribution to contemporary theology would be hard to overestimate.
Central to his work is his argument that the doctrine should offer ways of. Gunton, a number of contemporary theologians from across the world critically engage with the work of this influential british theologian. Historical theology is that discipline whose task is to expound the course of christian theology through time, within its different historical and cultural contexts. Gunton weaves together both historical and systematic theology to present a case for understanding the trinity and creation. A study of continuities in christology by gunton, colin e and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Gunton was a stalwart and past president of the society for the study of theology, not missing a conference for three decades, rejoicing in afterhours discussions and presiding over groups of senior american professors and neophyte graduate students, all of whom were caught up in his infectious interest and joy in. Various publishing houses have started important series in the field, and have thus demonstrated a commitment to the topic. This article does not attempt a biography of colin gunton, at least not in the sense of trying to.
Colin guntons introduction to the christian faith is a very approachable book for those who wish to think about systematic theology. Try out ideas, ask questions, point others to a good book or article, or give good criticism here. Colin gunton project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. As a theologian he made contributions to the doctrine of creation and the doctrine of the trinity. Distilling a lifetimes experience of teaching and thought, this is a book for those who wish to understand the meaning and relevance of the fundamental beliefs of. He played a central role in reviving the discipline of systematic theology in britain, turning kings college london into one of the most vibrant and productive centres of theological inquiry in the world. Gunton this book provides a theological history of the christian doctrine of creation and explores the implications of the doctrine for our modern scientific age. Colin gunton engages with a selection of major theologians including. This collection of essays edited by colin gunton provides a broad. Gunton 19412003 was professor of systematic theology at kings college, london from 1969 until his death. Professor gunton s study will be invaluable for all scholars and students of systematic theology and christian doctrine and of modern theology in general. He made contributions to the doctrine of creation and the doctrine of the trinity.
The late colin gunton was an ardent and influential critic of augustines trinitarian theology. This book provides a theological history of the christian doctrine of creation and explores the implications of the doctrine for our modern scientific age. Reviewed by kim fabricius i had the great good fortune and privilege of serving with colin gunton on the doctrine and worship committee of the united reformed church during the second half of the 1980s. Systematic theology s distinctive character derives from its responsibility for articulating the meaning and implications of the churchs claims for the truth of the christian gospel. The reverend professor colin gunton, who has died aged 62, was one of britains foremost theologians and a member of the teaching staff. A study in metaphor, rationality, and the christian tradition is not only astonishingly concise but well worth popping into this blog. The text of this first volume is here presented in a. The section he covers on colin gunton s 1988 work the actuality of the atonement. Over the past few years, it seems that systematic theology has had a new lease of life in the publishing market. Gunton, including the cambridge companion to christian doctrine cambridge companions to religion, and christ and creation. This book offers a comprehensive and lively look at the christian faith by internationallyrespected theologian, colin gunton. Gunton is professor of christian doctrine at kinga s college, london.
One of his most important books is the one, the three and the many. In chapter nine of thiseltons 2015 systematic theology, he asks the question, why consider historical theologies of the atonement. Brad greens book offers the most sustained critique currently available of gunton s work and should be read by anyone who has been swayed by gunton s presentation. His work was influential on many in the english speaking theological community. He organizes the book in the same way that friedrich schleiermacher did with his book under the same name, as a discussion of the christian creed and the trinitarian faith weve inherited. Stanford libraries official online search tool for books, media, journals, databases, government documents and more. Lutheran identity and political theology available for download and read online in other formats. He is the author of twelve books, and the editor of six others, including the cambridge companion to christian doctrine 1997. As most systematic theologians, colin gunton planned to write a systematic theology towards the end of his life, a summa of his theological thinking. Colin gunton begins by looking at the origins of the doctrine of creation in the bible and relating the biblical view to greek cosmology. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the theology of colin gunton. Gunton was appointed lecturer in systematic theology at kings college in 1980, and in 1984 became professor.
Christoph schwobel, formed the research institute in systematic theology. The first deals with the nature and scope of doctrinal theology and its relationship to nonchristian traditions judaism and the symbols of secular society the arts. Beyond constructivism and essentialism in judith butler, steven pinker, and colin gunton. The volume begins by examining the nature of christian theology and the doctrine of god, leading to subsequent discussions on christology, pneumatology, atonement. Colin ewart gunton 19 january 1941 6 may 2003 was an english reformed systematic. Colin gunton was a world renowned scholar, systematic theologian and reformed church minister.
I have a phd in systematic theology, so i have read many books on christian doctrine. Colin ewart gunton 19412003 was a british systematic theologian. Christian books on systematic theology best commentaries. This blog is intended to serve as a discussion forum for all things related to the study of colin gunton s theology. However, the first volume of this opus magnum existed in a draft form, read by and discussed with eminent colleagues before colin s premature death. Colin ewart gunton 19 january 1941 6 may 2003 was an english reformed systematic theologian. Download pdf lutheran identity and political theology. Colin gunton research discussion group, the theology of. Colin gunton s theology of particularity and the holy spirit david a. He is also associate minister of the united reformed church at brentwood in essex.
A historical and systematic study edinburgh studies in constructive theology colin e. The cambridge companion to christian doctrine edited by colin e. This book will appeal to those many christians who struggle with the concept of the virgin birth. Barth, calvin, coleridge, dale, forsyth, irving, jungel, luther, newman, niebuhr, owen, and zizioulas in providing an overview of central questions in theology. The cambridge companion to christian doctrine colin e. The book begins by treating the nature of christian theology and the doctrine of god, leading to discussions on christology, pneumatology, atonement, creation and the church. About this book the british systematic theologian colin gunton argued that augustine bequeathed to the west a theological tradition with serious deficiencies. Revelation and reason is an indepth analysis, derived from the annual lectureseminar course he gave to ma students at kings college london. He intertestingly notes that when the doctrine of the trinity fell into dispute or was just placed upon the shelves of church history to collect dust that the effect was evident upon man. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Human being and vulnerability columbia university press. Historical and systematic theology chapter 1 the cambridge. He was professor of christian doctrine at kings college, london, from 1984 and cofounder with christoph schwoebel of the research institute for systematic theology in 1988.
The second examines several key topics traditionally included in doctrinal or systematic theology. A world that is genuinely other than god while yet remaining in relation with him. No other book offers such a comprehensive, systematic and. A historical and systematic study edinburgh studies in constructive theology. In the theology of colin gunton, a number of contemporary theologians from across the. The latest addition to the kings college systematic theology series. The theology of colin gunton by lincoln harvey books on.
Gunton s handling of the gospel of jesus christ is celebrated, key doctrines critically examined, and his contribution to the ongoing theological task carefully evaluated. The prize for 2018 has been jointly awarded to fellipe do vale and koert verhagan, whose winning papers will be published in a forthcoming issue of the journal. Download pdf lutheran identity and political theology book full free. Gunton via thiselton on atonement gralefrit theology.
The book then deals with a whole range of literary, historical, and hermeneutical issues from a perspective that takes seriously creedal confessions and theological. He was professor of christian doctrine at kings college london from 1984 and cofounder with christoph schwoebel of the research institute for systematic theology in 1988. Gunton is professor of christian doctrine at kings college, london. Distilling a lifetimes experience of teaching and thought, this is a book for those who wish to understand the meaning and relevance of the fundamental beliefs of christianity. Download pdf the theology of colin gunton free online. The theology of colin gunton ebook written by lincoln harvey. The society for the study of theology and the international journal of systematic theology award an annual essay prize now entering its sixteenth year in memory of colin gunton.
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