The Oxford Handbook of Reformed Theology

by Allen, Michael; Swain, Scott R.

• ISBN13: 9780198723912
• ISBN10: 0198723911
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2020-12-30
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

The Oxford Handbook of Reformed Theology looks back to past resources that have informed Reformed theology and surveys present conversations among those engaged in Reformed theology today. First, the volume offers accounts of the major historical contexts of reformed theology, the various relationships (ancient and modern) which it maintains and from which it derives. Recent research has shown the intricate ties between the patristic and medieval heritage of the church and the work of the reformed movement in the sixteenth century. The past century has also witnessed an explosion of reformed theology outside the Western world, prompting a need for attention not only to these global voices but also to the unique (and contingent) history of reformed theology in the West (hence reflecting on its relationship to intellectual developments like scholastic method or the critical approaches of modern biblical studies). Second, the volume assesses some of the classic, representative texts of the reformed tradition, observing also their reception history. The reformed movement is not dominated by a single figure, but it does contain a host of paradigmatic texts that demonstrate the range and vitality of reformed thought on politics, piety, biblical commentary, dogmatic reflection, and social engagement. Third, the volume turns to key doctrines and topics that continue to receive attention by reformed theologians today. Contributors who are themselves making cutting edge contributions to constructive theology today reflect on the state of the question and offer their own proposals regarding a host of doctrinal topics and themes.

Author Biography

Michael Allen, John Dyer Trimble Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary,Scott R. Swain, President and James Woodrow Hassell Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary

Michael Allen is the John Dyer Trimble Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary. He previously taught at Knox Theological Seminary, where he held the Kennedy Chair in Systematic Theology. He serves as a Presbyterian teaching elder. He is the co-author of Reformed Catholicity: The Promise Of Retrieval For Theology And Biblical Interpretation (with Scott R. Swain; Baker, 2015).

Scott Swain is President and James Woodrow Hassell Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary. His publications include The God of the Gospel: Robert Jenson's Trinitarian Theology (IVP, 2013).

Table of Contents

Introduction
Introduction: Scott Swain (Reformed Theological Seminary)
Part One: Contexts
Reformed theology and the church fathers: Aza Goudriaan (VU University, Amsterdam)
Reformed theology and medieval theology: Christopher Cleveland (University of Aberdeen)
Reformed theology in the context of the Reformation(s): Carl Trueman (Grove City College)
Reformed theology in scholastic development: Maarten Wisse (Vrije Universitiet Amsterdam)
Reformed theology and the Enlightenment: David Sytsma (Junius Institute)
Reformed theology and the humanities: Marilynne Robinson (University of Iowa)
Reformed theology and modern biblical studies: Mark Gignilliat (Beeson Divinity School) and Don Collett (Trinity School for Ministry)
Reformed theology in modern Europe (19th-20th centuries): James Eglinton (University of Edinburgh)
Reformed theology in North America: Paul Lim (Vanderbilt Divinity School) and Drew Martin (Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Charlotte)
Reformed theology in Its Modern Global Expansion (especially South Africa and Korea): D. G. Hart (Hillsdale College)
Part Two: Texts
Bucer's Kingdom of Christ: Scott Amos (University of Lynchburg)
Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion: Paul Helm (King's College London)
Bullinger's Decades: Bruce Gordon (Yale University)
The Three Forms of Unity: Lyle Bierma (Calvin Theological Seminary) and Donald Sinnema (Trinity Christian College)
The Westminster Standards: Chad van Dixhoorn (Westminster Theological Seminary)
Owen's Discourse on the Holy Spirit: Suzanne McDonald (Western Theological Seminary)
Turretin's Institutes of Elenctic Theology: Mark Beach (Mid-America Reformed Seminary)
Edwards's Religious Affections: Kyle Strobel (Biola University)
Schleiermacher's Christian Faith: Shelli Poe (Millsaps College)
Kuyper's Lectures on Calvinism: Richard Mouw (Fuller Theological Seminary)
Barth's Church Dogmatics: Eberhard Busch (University of G?ttingen)
The Belhar Confession: Robert Vosloo (Stellenbosch University)
Part Three: Topics or Themes
Prolegomena: Gijsbert van den Brink (Vrije Universitiet Amsterdam)
God: Katherine Sonderegger (Virginia Theological Seminary)
The Divine Decree: Paul Nimmo (University of Aberdeen)
Creation and Providence: Cornelis van der Kooi (Vrije Universitiet Amsterdam)
Covenant: Michael Horton (Westminster Seminary California)
Christ: Ivor Davidson (University of St. Andrews)
Redemption Accomplished: Atonement: Kevin Vanhoozer (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School)
Redemption Applied: Union with Christ and Ordo Salutis: Todd Billings (Western Theological Seminary)
Church: Amy Plantinga Pauw (Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary)
Sacraments: Martha Moore-Keish (Columbia Theological Seminary)
Scripture: Daniel J. Treier (Wheaton College)
Liturgy: Sue Rozeboom (Western Theological Seminary)
Ethics: Philip Ziegler (University of Aberdeen)
Politics, Society, and Law: David Fergusson (University of Edinburgh)
Last Things: Christopher Holmes (University of Otago)
Conclusion
Future Prospects for Reformed Theology: Michael Allen (Reformed Theological Seminary)