Description: This book argues that Paul's seminal thesis on human moral formation in Romans 12:1-2 can be best understood when it is interpreted through the lens of a philosophical and theological anthropology that merges the views of Thomas Aquinas and James K. A. Smith.
Brief description: K. Lauriston Smith is adjunct instructor at Grand Canyon University.
Review Quotes:
"Smith's book is a much-needed biblically and philosophically attuned exploration of the role of reason in human formation. It is a bold and constructive call to "reenchant reason" that draws upon a wide array of historical and contemporary sources, all for the sake of greater biblical understanding of the Pauline theme of human transformation by way of the mind's renewal." --Ross D. Inman, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
"This book is a serious, careful, and creative exploration of the dynamics of moral and spiritual formation. Exhaustively researched, charitable but not uncritical, K. Lauriston Smith tackles some of the thorniest issues for a contemporary, holistic account of formation. This book represents an advance in the conversation." --James K.A. Smith, Professor of Philosophy, Calvin University "A powerful and highly stimulating account of Pauline anthropology and intellectual virtue! Smith accomplishes the difficult task of drawing upon diverse fields of study in order to make a strong argument for the role of rationality and reasoning in Paul's moral discourse." --Joshua Jipp, Professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School