THEOLOGY
TRINITARIAN DOGMATICS Exploring the Grammar of the Christian Doctrine of God D. Glenn Butner Jr. This introduction draws on the breadth of the Christian tradition to present a biblically grounded, globally informed, and concep- tually precise account of the doctrine of the Trinity. “This book is exactly what we have been needing: an even- handed introduction to trinitarianism that displays the conceptual foundations, building up the doctrine precept on precept, in proper sequence.” —FRED SANDERS, Torrey Honors College, Biola University “What an impressive book! I don’t think there is another book like this one, and it is high time that the lacuna is rectified. Its scope of topics, breadth of scholarship, and balanced judgments in defense of classical trinitarian doctrine are just extraordinary—and the book is beautifully written, to top it off. Highly recommended!” —MATTHEW LEVERING, Mundelein Seminary “Butner offers a true dogmatic account of the doctrine of the Trinity that is generous, engaging, and clearly tied to our life and work. For those new to the doctrine and for those who have studied it for many years, this book is for you.” —MADISON PIERCE, Western Theological Seminary “ Trinitarian Dogmatics tackles the many questions sur- rounding Christian belief in the trinitarian God in a manner that is clear yet rigorous. It is both a good place to start and an original contribution to current discussion on the Trinity.” —ARISTOTLE PAPANIKOLAOU, Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Fordham University “Equally astute in his retrieval of Nicene trinitarianism and unwavering in his commitment to scriptural revelation, Butner illuminates the countless ways our trinitarianism is malnour- ished, desperate for a dose of dogmatics. May this book be the firstfruits of a plentiful harvest to come in the recovery of trinitarian dogmatics.” —MATTHEW BARRETT, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; author of Simply Trinity
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D. Glenn Butner Jr. (PhD, Marquette University) is assistant professor of theology and Christian ministry at Sterling College, where he also directs the honors program. He is the author of The Son Who Learned Obedience: A Theological Case against the Eternal Submission of the Son .
CONTENTS
6. Missions 7. Inseparable Operations 8. Communion Glossary Indexes
Introduction 1. Consubstantiality 2. Processions and Personal Properties 3. Simplicity 4. Persons and Relations 5. Perichoresis
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