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The Trinitarian Theology of John Webster

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The Trinitarian Theology of John Webster

Description

This work traces the contours, shape, and development of Webster's Trinitarian theology and subsequently enliven debates in contemporary systematic theology. Rempel deftly takes us from Webster's engagement with Eberhard Jüngel and Karl Barth to his later concerns with Trinity, economy and Christian Distinction.

This journey allows Rempel to identify Webster's contributions to contemporary systematic theology with a retrieval of divine perfection as well as a reframing of the doctrines of revelation and election. This work also highlights how Webster's work interacts with and diverges from other major theologians, such as Thomas Aquinas and Robert Jenson. This, ultimately, leaves a work that brings Webster's theology to bear on several debated issues in contemporary systematic theology.

Table of Contents

Introduction

1. God the Trinity in Karl Barth
2. The Road to Basel (1980-1994)
3. Discovering Dogmatics (1995–2002)
4. God's Perfect Life (2003–2006)
5. 'Qui est' (Ex 3:14): Thomas Aquinas's Doctrine of God
6. Perfection and Presence (2007-2009)
7. Divine Goodness and the 'Christian Distinction' (2010–2016)
8. Trinitarian Theology 'after' John Webster

Bibliography
Index

Product details

Published 11 Jun 2026
Format Ebook (PDF)
Edition 1st
Extent 232
ISBN 9780567726995
Imprint T&T Clark
Series T&T Clark Studies in Systematic Theology
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Brent Rempel

Brent Rempel is Senior Director of Graduate Progra…

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