THEOLOGY, HISTORY, and ETHICS
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. Trinitarian Dogmatics analyzes eight trinitarian doctrines, systemat- ically exploring key themes and concepts that constitute trinitarian discourse. Offering an alternative to introductory texts on the Trinity that are arranged historically/chronologically, this book proceeds locus by locus, offering chapters dedicated to doctrines like divine simplicity, perichoresis, and the inseparable operations— doctrines that are fundamental to a robust understanding of the Trinity but are often treated only briefly in other survey works. Butner’s account of the Trinity is consciously orthodox in its aspirations, following historic creeds and confessions in defend- ing doctrines like eternal generation and divine simplicity that have often fallen out of favor in much modern theology. Yet it is also ecumenically orthodox, intentionally drawing on Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox traditions while referencing other groups falling beyond those categories. Trinitarian Dogmatics incorporates majority world theology, engages important debates in contemporary biblical studies, and draws on neglected historical figures. It also contains a glossary of trini- tarian terms and annotated bibliographies of major works on the doctrine of God, making it suitable for students in courses on the doctrine of God and the Trinity as well as scholars working in those areas.
JULY 2022 • 288 pp. • paper • $29.99 • 9781540962232
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 Theo- logical Case against the Eternal Submission of the Son .
“Highly recommended!” —MATTHEW LEVERING, Mundelein Seminary
CONTENTS
Introduction 1. Consubstantiality 2. Processions and Personal Properties 3. Simplicity 4. Persons and Relations 5. Perichoresis 6. Missions 7. Inseparable Operations 8. Communion Glossary Indexes
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