Yet this book, despite its size, is still an introduction to systematic theology. Aug 01, 2016 brad east on katherine sondereggers systematic theology, vol. Brad east on katherine sonderegger s systematic theology, vol. George hunsinger, professor of theology, princeton theological seminary. He is the author of more than a dozen books including the bestselling systematic theology. I begin with two initial observations on the form of the work. Pdf download systematic theology i, charles hodge pdf download. Katherine sonderegger s starting point in moving to reclaim many of the traditional greek metaphysical properties as ways of talking about god as well as her focus on the unity of god is a choice that is unusual in most modern systems. She is another of a growing number of prominent female theologians, one who has just published the first volume of a projected series on systematic theology. Katherine sonderegger is the william meade professor of theology at virginia theological seminary in alexandria, virginia.
If there is one weakness to this book, and it is a minor one, it is sondereggers strange capitalization system. The doctrine of divine attributes, then, is set out as a reflection on holy scripture. The lord god will be seen as compatible with creatures, and the divine perfections express formally distinct and unique relations to the world. Sep 04, 2015 i first came across kate sonderegger because she is a barth scholar. The first volume of katherine sonderegger s systematic theology starts with the heart of the matter.
The doctrine of god 1st edition by katherine sonderegger isbn. Ten systematic theology resources the gospel coalition. President and professor of biblical theology in the. The most stimulating works of systematic theology from the. Over and above the theology itself, sonderegger s book moves. This new printing of louis berkhofs classic systematic theology represents a publishing landmark. Coakley, of course, is the other great creative systematic theologian of today. The main characters of this religion, theology story are. The book was published in multiple languages including, consists of 1291 pages and is available in hardcover format.
Dec 09, 2017 why katherine sonderegger gets 10 pages a day. Whereas contemporary theology this side of barth and rahner has focused on being christcentered not only in a soteriological sense but as a methodological key, sonderegger has decidedly argued that christology. Systematic theology is the stockintrade of the reformed tradition. Over the last few years a number of such projects have launched, none to greater acclaim or worthy of more significant attention than katherine sondereggers systematic theology. Systematic theology by katherine sonderegger overdrive. Sondereggers theology is perplexing, edifying, mildly inexact, and undeniably true all at once. The first edition of the novel was published in 1994, and was written by wayne a. Last week, i provided a guide to the reformed dogmatic works that i admire the most. Katherine sonderegger is currently professor of theology at virginia theological seminary. Systematic theology must make bold claims about its knowledge and service of this one lord. Katherine sonderegger is the author of systematic theology 4. Five theologians you should know 4 katherine sonderegger. The first volume of katherine sonderegger s new systematic theology is nearing release, and the curious can sample the preface and first chapter of the book on fortress website. One afternoon in atlanta, a friend chris green summarised perfectly the uniqueness of sondereggers work.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. And the blogospheres most recent dogmatic buzz concerns systematic theology volume 1. In 2015, sonderegger published the doctrine of god, the first in a planned multivolume systematic theology. Jun 29, 2018 the same goes for historical theology. Her much awaited systematic theology vol 1, the doctrine of god has. But sondereggers book is filled with expositions of scripture, read. Jun 02, 2015 there seems to be mini revival of anglican systematics with sarah coakley in the middle of a three volume systematic theology and katherine sonderegger about to release her first volume of a systematics. Recently, anselms treatise on the atonement of christ, cur deus homo, has come in for sharp criticism as a model of the atonement which teaches and subserves morbid, oppressive suffering, and ignores the particular deeds and words of christ. This first volume of professor sonderegger s systematic theology presents one of the most distinguished treatments of the christian doctrine of god in recent decades. Locating her analysis first in the hebrew scriptures, sonderegger examines the thriceholy god that is proclaimed to isaiah in the sanctuary and manifested in the. The doctrine of god from katherine sonderegger, an episcopal priest who teaches at virginia theological seminary. This first volume of katherine sondereggers systematic theology has. This first volume of katherine sondereggers systematic theology has already received high praise.
The first part of sonderegger s systematic theology takes us to the heart of god with exhilarating style and energy. Her early work was on barth and the jews, and she has written a number of barth essays in various volumes. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from harpercollins christian publishing 501 nelson place, nashville, tn 37214 usa providing information about products and services of hccp and its affiliates. As such, despite its sustained concentration on the quiddity of god and its unashamedly metaphysical mode, the book is. I cannot think of any other writer who has influenced my thinking, outside of jonathan edwards himself.
Christian books on systematic theology best commentaries. But, believe it or not, other christians have done it too, often with impressive results. Her much awaited systematic theology vol 1, the doctrine of god has just been released by fortress press sonderegger is a theologian in the reformed tradition which includes both charles hodge and karl barth, but there is no sense in which she is simply rewriting the greats. This is theology of enduring intellectual and spiritual substance. Locating her analysis first in the hebrew scriptures, sonderegger examines the thriceholy god that is proclaimed to isaiah in the sanctuary and manifested in the sacrifice of the temple. Katherine sonderegger follows her monumental volume on the doctrine of god with this second entry of her systematic theology, which explores the doctrine of the holy trinity. Renewing the heart of systematic theology by brad east. The doctrine of god kindle edition by sonderegger, katherine. This is an excellent question, and i think touches on a deep conviction of mine, that method follows doctrine. This is theology of enduring intellectual and spiritual substance john webster st.
The doctrine of god, volume 1 hardcover june 1, 2015. An introduction to biblical doctrine pdf epub book. Volume one, doctrine of god fortress, 2015 daunting. Volume 1 by katherine sonderegger, 9781451482843, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. A close reading of anselms treatise suggests another interpretation of anselms doctrine, in which restoration is the central note. Systematic theology by katherine sonderegger koorong. Her text commands attention as she conveys her excitement no dull old tome is this. If your finegrain theological vocabulary has grown a little rusty with lack of. First, this is a work of striking intelligence internal and proper to faith itself. She is the author of that jesus christ was born a jew.
The release of a book within a multivolume systematic theology project makes for a momentous occasion in the world of systematic theology. This work takes readers to a higher vantage point where they can view the thematic terrain of the bible in its canonical wholeness. Katherine sonderegger author of systematic theology goodreads. He holds degrees from harvard ab, westminster theological seminary mdiv, dd, and cambridge phd. May 18, 2009 wayne grudem is research professor of theology and biblical studies at phoenix seminary in phoenix, arizona. Katherine sonderegger follows her monumental volume on the doctrine of god. Andrews the first volume of katherine sonderegger s systematic theology starts with the heart of the matter. She opens new vistas on the doctrine by doing what almost no one with the possible exception of barth has done so well. The doctrine of god fortress press, minneapolis 2015.
Systematic theology is one of those places where ones starting place can make a lot of difference. I first came across kate sonderegger because she is a barth scholar. She received her doctor of philosophy degree from brown university in 1990. How katherine sonderegger finds delight in a humble god. Katherine sonderegger virginia theological seminary.
Katherine sonderegger s twovolume systematic theology is of particular interest because in this, its first half, she aims to develop a doctrine of god that is focused on and controlled by the divine unity the second volume will address the doctrine of the trinity, but she does so by taking her lead principally from old testament narratives. Ive similarly ruled out works of theology primarily interpreting a single theologian. The old adage germans write theology in volumes, the english in essay might have to be revised. Hello select your address best sellers mobiles amazon pay mobiles amazon pay. New books continue to be added on a regular basis, so be sure to bookmark this site for your future browsing convenience. Entire books have been written about the topics covered in each chapter of this book, and entire articles have been written about many of the verses quoted in this book. In this single volume, berkhof presents a strongly reformedpresbyterian view of the doctrines of god, man, the person and work of christ, the application of the work of redemption, the church and the means of grace, and the last things. Katherine sondereggers systematic theology posted by steve wright the first volume of katherine sondereggers new systematic theology is nearing release, and the curious can sample the preface and first chapter of the book on fortress website.
Katherine sonderegger is william meade chair in systematic theology at virginia theological seminary. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading systematic theology. How katherine sonderegger finds delight in a humble god the. Systematic theology sonderegger, katherine published by augsburg fortress publishers sonderegger, katherine. Our stores are still open, see our trading hours here. I expect it to be a standard point of reference in christian theology for years to come. Ziegler there is much to welcome, learn, and indeed, to treasure in this first volume of kate sondereggers systematic theology. John webster, whose comments are printed on the book s back cover, has hailed it as a work of enduring intellectual and spiritual substance and one of the most distinguished treatments of the doctrine of god in recent decades. For the first time in its long and acclaimed history, berkhofs monumental treatment of the doctrines of the reformed faith is now available together in one volume with introduction to the study of systematic theology, berkhofs formal prolegomenon to his theology.
Systematic theology volume 1, the doctrine of god systematic theology volume 1, the doctrine of god praise for systematic theology, volume 1 astonishing in scope and breadth, beautiful in language, profound in spiritual perception, this is a monumental work, comparable to rowan williams and t. The doctrine of god, volume 1 katherine sonderegger on. Jan 07, 2020 margaret adams parker, an artist who collaborated with sonderegger on the just published book praying the stations of the cross, reconciles these disparate qualities by citing an observation by another former student, who called sondereggers systematic theology a love letter to god. Katherine sondereggers new book, the first in a threevolume systematic theology, offers an occasion to answer these questions in a concrete. It looks like an unmissable volumeif only because she resolutely refuses to begin with christology or the doctrine of the trinity. John webster, whose comments are printed on the books back cover, has hailed it as a work of enduring intellectual and spiritual substance and one of the most distinguished. Friends and former students of theologian katherine sonderegger combine.
At the heart of this work is an atoz encyclopedia of over. This weighty volume is drenched with scripture and is drowning with biblical wisdom. Katherine sonderegger author of systematic theology. Brills studies in systematic theology is a series in constructive theology, treating traditional doctrinal loci in the light of contemporary concerns. The new dictionary of biblical theology will quickly establish itself as an essential building block of every library of basic biblical reference books. Her areas of expertise include systematic theology, barth, medieval studies, feminist studies, and reformed theology. Buy systematic theology by katherine sonderegger in ebook format at koorong 9781451496659. But academic theologians may love them most of all owing, perhaps, to the lapsarian character of their own narrative. Katherine sonderegger the gospel coalition australia. Therefore each chapter is capable of opening out into additional study in more breadth. Which is why the latest issue of ijst should be of interest. Ayress nicaea and its legacy, though laudably normative in many of its proposals, and arguably one of the handful of most important theological books in recent decades, is not itself an instance of systematic theology.
Katherine sonderegger is the william meade professor of theology at. Systematic theology a compendium and commonplacebook designed for the use of theological students by augustus hopkins strong, d. The doctrine of god and millions of other books are available for. Before coming to vts, she taught at middlebury college and bangor theological seminary. After an opening part devoted to the oneness of god, the book is. It has a strong interest in the theological engagement with scripture, as well as the creative rereading of significant historical theologians.
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