The Ground and Grammar of Theology [Paperback]

Thomas F. Torrance (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0567087786 | ISBN-13: 978-0567087782 | Publication Date: September 15, 2001 | Edition: 2nd

The author eplores the question of whether the theologian will ever be reconciled with the scientist? Topics include the transformation of natural theology, creation and science and the basic grammar of theology.

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"'The future seems to be full of promise and excitement. Certainly at no time for nearly a millennium and a half has the opportunity for genuine theology been greater, since the ground has been cleared in the most remarkable way of the old dualist and atomistic modes of thought that have plagued theology for centuries. It is, therefore, up to us as theologians to develop theology on its own proper ground in this scientific context, if only because this is the kind of theology needed to change the foundations of modern life and culture, and the kind of theology that can support the message of the Gospel to mankind, as, in touch with the advances of natural science, theology comes closer and closer to a real understanding of the creation as it came from the hand of God.' - Thomas F. Torrance, from the Conclusion" --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

The Very Revd Thomas F. Torrance is Emeritus Professor of Christian Dogmatics, University of Edinburgh. > --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: T. & T. Clark Publishers, Ltd.; 2nd edition (September 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0567087786
• ISBN-13: 978-0567087782
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,499,329 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A step in the right direction!, February 16, 2008

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This review is from: Ground And Grammar Of Theology: Consonance Between Theology and Science (Paperback)

This is ground breaking work. It moves away from the abstract, dualistic ideas of God that are grounded in Greek philosophical and pagan concepts. T. F. Torrance describes in detail where these ideas originated from and how they often threatened the integrity of the gospel. The churches in the first few hundred years were forever challenged with concepts and ideas that had no grounding in Scripture and tradition. By contrasting Jesus Christ as the centre for all our understanding about who God is and what God does against false concepts, Torrance very effectively shows how the church today has lost this vital focus. I would consider this book to be a masterpiece in bringing the cosmic reality of the gospel in the person and work Jesus Christ to a shocking and utterly staggering degree. If you dare to read this book, be prepared to be radically changed forever!