Description: A comprehensive analysis of the doctrine of providence, from historical, philosophical-theological, systematic and practical perspectives.
Brief description: Philip G. Ziegler is Chair in Christian Dogmatics at the University of Aberdeen, UK.
Review Quotes:
"This volume gives a revealing look at the present status of a difficult but essential theological theme. Scholars of systematic and practical theology will be interested in this wide-ranging discussion in, which will also be useful for graduate courses in the topic." --Anglican Theological Review
"Biblically and historically grounded, contemporary in its themes and interdisciplinary in scope, the articles comprising this volume provide a comprehensive sense of where constructive orthodox Christian thinking is at today." --Religious Studies "In this engaging and learned work, David Fergusson recognises that many of us need and operate according to some theology of providence." --The Expository Times "By and large, this collection critiques but generally endorses the classical doctrine of providence." --Church Times "'This assembly of new work is a welcome contribution to reflection on one of the most difficult and most vital of theological themes. Exploring exegetical, historical, philosophical, natural-scientific, pastoral and political aspects of the doctrine of providence, the authors exhibit a variety of distinctive approaches, and their proposals are sure to spark responses. These essays make clear the risk and the promise latent in this all-pervasive doctrine, and exemplify the kind of scrutiny it requires.' - Charles M. Wood, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX, USA" --Charles M. Wood "'I believe the editors of this volume are correct in their belief that the agency of God is becoming one of the most pressing and interesting questions in contemporary debate. A merit of the essays in this collection is the way they reframe the subject and rescue it from its traditional handing and presentation. Of particular merit are the essays by Francesca Murphy on the First Book of Samuel and the essays by John Webster and David Fergusson.' - Iain R. Torrance, Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, NJ, USA" --Iain R. Torrance