The Doctrine of God

by Gerald L. Bray

Overview

What is theology? What is the nature of God? How should we think about the relationships among the persons of the Trinity? In a carefully reasoned style Gerald Bray distills the essence of these questions and introduces readers to a theological understanding of the personal, trinitarian existence of God. Engaging classical and contemporary theology along the way, Bray also leads us into conversation with the Eastern Orthodox tradition, where he finds valuable insights sadly neglected by evangelical theology.

Here is a substantial introduction to the nature and subject of God, and a compelling call for evangelicals to renew their commitment to the solid foundation of a truly trinitarian theology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780830815319
Publisher:	InterVarsity Press
Publication date:	07/02/1993
Series:	Contours of Christian Theology
Pages:	281
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Gerald L. Bray (PhD, La Sorbonne) is a professor at Beeson Divinity School of Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, and director of research for the Latimer Trust. He has written and edited a number of books on different theological subjects, including Galatians, Ephesians in the Reformation Commentary on Scripture series, Biblical Interpretation: Past and Present, The Doctrine of God, and Romans in the Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture series. A priest of the Church of England, Bray has also edited the post-Reformation Anglican canons.

Table of Contents

Series Preface
Introduction
1. Our Knowledge of God
2. The Nature of God
3. One God in Trinity
4. The Persons and the Nature of God
5. The Primacy of the Persons in God
6. Constructing an Evangelical Theology Today
Notes

For Further Reading

Index of Subjects

Index of Names

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"Read everything in the IVP Contours of Theology series. Pure gold."

"This series has been around for over a decade now and has established itself as providing learned yet accessible treatments of key topics in systematic theology. The authors are not only fine theological thinkers, they are also passionate churchmen with a love for God's people and a desire to see the church grow in her knowledge of grace. Each volume blends exegesis, theological synthesis and judicious dialogue with the history of theology to provide an excellent treatment of the chosen topic. Highly recommended for thoughtful Christians who want to deepen their knowledge of Christian theology."

Carl R. Trueman

"Read everything in the IVP Contours of Theology series. Pure gold."

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