Nothing Greater, Nothing Better: Theological Essays on the Love of God

by Kevin J. Vanhoozer (Editor)

The love of God is arguably the most central doctrine of the Christian faith, and yet, remarkably, the subject of God's love has not received the attention it deserves. This new work by an international team of theologians and biblical scholars fills this need, offering a clear, complete, and inspiring discussion on the nature of God's love and its meaning for the Christian life. After surveying the ways in which the love of God has been understood through the ages, the book constructs an understanding of God's love particularly relevant for today. Though exploring the subject from many angles 'biblical theology, historical theology, philosophical theology, and systematic theology' these chapters are united in seeing Jesus, who was at once human and divine, as the ultimate criterion for defining the love of God. Lewis Ayres Gary Badcock Roy Clements David Fergusson Geoffrey Grogan Trevor Hart Paul Helm Tony Lane Alan Torrance

Genres: Theology

224 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2001

About the author

Kevin J. Vanhoozer is currently Research Professor of Systematic Theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. From 1990-98 he was Senior Lecturer in Theology and Religious Studies at New College, University of Edinburgh. Vanhoozer received a BA from Westmont College, an M.Div from Westminster Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. from Cambridge University, England having studied under Nicholas Lash.

Reviews

[G Walker · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mixed bag of essays... the good ones were very good... the others were kind of impractical and beating dead horses... This and his volume on the Trinity that he edited though are worth engaging - even if only selectively.

[John · Rating 3 out of 5]

Whew!

[Josh Shelton · Rating 3 out of 5]

A couple of interesting essays in the work.

[Joe Valenti · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellent text. It deals with the contemporary doctrinal issues affected by The understanding of God's love. Of specific note is the conversation concerning open theism.

[Brent · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some very good, and some very problematic essays on the love of God. Worth the engagement and interaction, however.