Shop amongst our popular books, including 19, the promise of trinitarian theology, the one, the three and the many and more from colin e. He is also associate minister of the united reformed church at. 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. A study of metaphor, rationality and the christian tradition isbn 9780567292209 9780567292209. Christian books on systematic theology best commentaries. Gunton s most popular book is the one, the three and the many. The reverend professor colin gunton, who has died aged 62, was one of britains foremost theologians and a member of the teaching staff of. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the theology of colin gunton. Webber states that before the church learns to be contemporary, it must learn to be. 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. As a theologian he made contributions to the doctrine of creation and the doctrine of the trinity. Colin gunton engages with a selection of major theologians including. Rethinking evangelicalism for a postmodern world baker, 1999, r. After giving an indepth analysis and synthesis of how hendrikus berkhof and colin gunton read the western context and contextualize their.
Webster still acknowledges the huge contribution gunton made to british systematic theology. The cambridge companion to christian doctrine edited by colin e. Doctrine at kings college london from 1984 and cofounder with christoph schwoebel of the research institute for systematic theology in 1988. In the theology of colin gunton, a number of contemporary theologians from. Gunton is professor of christian doctrine at kings college, london. Posts about colin gunton written by gralefrit theology. Colin gunton begins by looking at the origins of the doctrine of creation in the. Trinity and creation, a class at regent college, 1998 available for purchase. The order of the book follows the central themes of the. This collection of essays forms a fitting tribute to the late colin gunton 19412003. Colin ewart gunton 19412003 was a british systematic theologian.
Gunton jan 19, 1941 may 6, 2003 was a british united reformed systematic theologian. Central to his work is his argument that the doctrine should offer ways of articulating the being of god and of the world so that we may be better able to live before god and with. 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. Gunton in a recent book from the north american evangelical stable ancientfuture faith. For more than 30 years of prolific writing and inspirational teaching at. A reissue of a brilliant and accessible introduction to trinitarian thought. Revelation and reason is an indepth analysis, derived from the annual lectureseminar course he gave to ma students at kings college london. Gunton 19412003 was professor of systematic theology at kings college, london from 1969 until his death. In this latest volume in the rist research institute in systematic theology series, leading theologians discuss the doctrine of reconciliation from biblical and ethical perspectives, the biblical foundation of reconciliation, and the implications of reconciliation for the christian community and society at large. Guntons most popular book is the one, the three and the many.
One of the most distinctive and powerful voices in british theology, the rev prof colin gunton, has died suddenly, aged 62. He was professor of christian doctrine at kings college, london, from 1984. It also builds on biblical disciplines, church history, as well as biblical and historical theology. He is the author of twelve books, and the editor of six others, including the cambridge companion to christian doctrine 1997. Editorial announcement sstijst colin gunton memorial essay prize 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. Colin gunton research discussion group, the theology of. Theology of reconciliation 9780567088895 by colin e. Gunton 19412003 was professor of systematic theology at kings. Historical and systematic theology chapter 1 the cambridge. No other book offers such a comprehensive, systematic and.
The volume begins by examining the nature of christian theology and the doctrine of god, leading to subsequent discussions on christology. Gunton, a number of contemporary theologians from across the world critically engage with the work of this influential british theologian. Systematic theology paul brazier, robert jenson colin e. Find signed collectible books by colin e gunton the actuality of atonement. Gunton, including the cambridge companion to christian doctrine cambridge companions to religion, and christ and creation. 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.
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. Systematic theology is a discipline of christian theology that formulates an orderly, rational, and coherent account of the doctrines of the christian faith. The section he covers on colin guntons 1988 work the actuality of the atonement. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. He is also associate minister of the united reformed church at brentwood in essex. Distilling a lifetimes experience of teaching and thought, this is a book for those who wish to understand the meaning and. One of his most important books is the one, the three and the many. Gunton weaves together both historical and systematic theology to present a case for understanding the trinity and creation. According to gunton, augustines particular construal of the doctrine of god led to fundamental errors and problems in grasping the relationship between creation and redemption, and in rightfully construing a truly christian ontology. Gunton has 40 books on goodreads with 1641 ratings. Colin ewart gunton 19 january 1941 6 may 2003 was an english reformed systematic theologian. Colin gunton s introduction to the christian faith is a very approachable book for those who wish to think about systematic theology. Gunton was actively involved in the united reformed church in the united kingdom where he had been a.
He taught at kings college, london from 1969 until his death in the spring of 2003. Colin gunton argued that augustine bequeathed to the west a theological tradition with serious deficiencies. He is also associate minister of the united reformed church at brentwood in essex show more. It was a tuesday, the day of the research institute in systematic theology seminar at kings college london. Colin gunton was a world renowned scholar, systematic theologian and reformed church minister. This book offers a comprehensive and lively look at the christian faith by internationallyrespected theologian, colin gunton. In chapter nine of thiseltons 2015 systematic theology, he asks the question, why consider historical theologies of the atonement. The theology of colin gunton by lincoln harvey books on. He made contributions to the doctrine of creation and the doctrine of the trinity. Reviews in religion and theologythis is a deeply impressive summation of prolonged work in doctrinal systematic theology. Systematic theologys distinctive character derives from its responsibility for articulating the meaning and implications of the churchs claims for the truth of the christian gospel. Colin gunton argues that the theology of the trinity has profound implications for all dimensions of human life. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
Guntons handling of the gospel of jesus christ is celebrated, key doctrines critically examined, and his contribution to the ongoing theological task carefully evaluated. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. This book provides a theological history of the christian doctrine of creation and. A study in metaphor, rationality, and the christian tradition is not only astonishingly concise. It addresses issues such as what the bible teaches about certain topics or what is true about god and his universe. Prolegomena to systematic theology ebook written by colin e. Colin guntons introduction to the christian faith is a very approachable book for those who wish to think about systematic theology. The prize for 2018 has been jointly awarded to fellipe do vale and koert verhagan, whose winning papers will be published in a. Historical theology is that discipline whose task is to expound the course of christian theology through time, within its different historical and cultural contexts. Andy goodliffs post this morning reminded me that it was ten years ago today that colin gunton died i remember snapshots of that day vividly.
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