Theology
Classical Theism A Christian Introduction Jordan L. Steffaniak
Classical theism fuels the life and worship of the church. But some - times, owing more to pagan philosophy than the words of the Bible, it is misunderstood as abstract and unwelcome. In Classical Theism , Jordan Steffaniak retrieves the rich, historical doctrine of God that has guided the church throughout the ages. Steffaniak grounds classical theism in Scripture as guided by creeds and tradition. He writes with a pastoral goal: understanding the God we worship. “This book is an incredible resource for all those who study, teach, or simply hope to explore the church’s long tradition of reflection on the nature and attributes of God.” —Brendan Case, The Human Flourishing Program, Harvard University “An insightful, weighty, and well-written study of the Christian doctrine of God, with attention both to the great tradition of faith- ful believing and also some of the debates carried on by today’s theologians. Recommended highly!” —Timothy George, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University “Steeped in the luminaries and confessional statements of the Reformation, especially the Reformed and Baptists, Steffaniak presents a robust case for a Protestant embrace of natural the- ology and classical theism. Accessible to the lay reader yet still insightful for the expert, this book serves as an excellent call to return to the traditional doctrine of God.” —Timothy J. Pawl, University of St. Thomas “A creative and insightful book on classical theism. Steffaniak treats both the nature and the history of the doctrine of God. More- over, significantly, he does so within an ecclesial and ecumenical context—both Catholic and Protestant. Where he manifests his theological acumen is when he treats the various divine attri- butes—divine simplicity, immutability, impassibility, and eternity. A marvelous book, one that must be read by anyone who values mere classical theism, and even ones who don’t.” —Thomas G. Weinandy, former member of the Vatican’s International Theological Commission “An important book aimed at rehabilitating the doctrine of God, the foundation of the church’s theology. This book is certain to encour- age and edify any Christian leader seeking to deepen their love for God.” —Stephen O. Presley, Center for Religion, Culture & Democra- cy; The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
FEBRUARY 2026 • 376 pp. • $39.99c • 9781683598688
Jordan L. Steffaniak (PhD, University of Birmingham) is president of the London Lyceum and publisher for Hanover Press.
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