Systematic Theology (Revelation, Tradition, and Doctrine): Trinitarian Theology

Still the classic text in the field.

The mysteries of Christian faith in a trinitarian setting.

A historical and systematic introduction to what Aquinas (1225-74) said about faith in the Trinity. He clarifies how Thomas accounts for the nature of Trinitarian monotheism. Emery focuses on the personal relations of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, both in their eternal communion and in their creative and saving action.

Torrance sees the Trinity as grounded upon God's historical self-revelation in Jesus Christ. It is implicit in the New Testament revelation and in the worship of the Early Church, rather than as a logical derivation from other aspects of Christian doctrine. Torrance explains the inter-relatedness of the three Persons - Father, Son and Holy Spirit - and their dynamic Communion in the Truine Being and Nature of God.

Coffey considers the full range of issues surrounding the Trinity and looks at these issues in historical and ecumenical context, with the goal of arriving at a balanced vision that incorporates the insights of both the Western and Eastern churches.In particular, he keeps in sight both the immanent aspect of the Trinity (the Godhead considered in itself) and the Trinity's economic aspect (its role within the economy of salvation).

The first volume in the Guides to Theology series provides an accessible, historical treatment of the Trinity. It traces the doctrine of the Trinity as it emerges in early Christianity, through medieval and reformation eras and into the modern age.

1. Introducing Trintarian theology; 2. The Trinity and its scriptural roots; 3. The doctrine of the Trinity: its emergence and development in the life of the Christian community; 4. Theology of the Trinity from Richard of St Victor to the reformation; 5. The Trinity from Schleiermacher to the end of the twentieth century; 6. Contemporary Trinitarian theology: problems and perspectives; Epilogue; Index.

Contents Trinity : retrieving the western tradition -- Augustine and the Trinity: whose crisis? -- Augustine's De Trinitate and Lonergan's realms of meaning -- The psychological analogy for the Trinity : at odds with modernity -- Reappropriating the doctrine of appropriation -- Wrestling with Rahner on the Trinity -- The future for (Trinitarian) theology.

Analytical and historical study of the development of Trinitarian dogma. From Yahweh to God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit ; Toward the clear affirmation of the equality and the consubstantiality of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit as one single divine nature in three distinct persons.

Ayres argues that a conception of God's mysteriousness and spiritual progress towards understanding is central to that doctrine. He also proposes that modern theologies of the Trinity fail to appreciate the depth and power of Nicene trinitarianism.

Marshall proposes that the Christian community's identification of God as the Trinity serves as the key to deep theological questions.