Divine Freedom and the Doctrine of the Immanent Trinity - (T&t Clark Studies in Systematic Theology) 2nd Edition by Paul D Molnar (Paperback)

About the Book

Originally published: London; New York: T & T Clark, 2005.

Book Synopsis

Divine Freedom and the Doctrine of the Immanent Trinity is widely acclaimed by scholars in the field of Christian systematic theology. Molnar's quest to place the doctrine of the immanent Trinity on the agenda of the Christian doctrine of God has proven to be a signal contribution to the debate in contemporary Christian theology.

The material in this second edition has been thoroughly updated: it contains a new preface and a new introduction, as well as a revised bibliography. The book includes a brand new chapter titled 'Divine Freedom Revisited' which addresses those questions that have arisen in connection with Molnar's original presentation of the divine freedom. Molnar re-visits here his discussion of the Logos Asarkos, the theologies of Karl Rahner and Wolfhart Pannenberg. He sheds new light on Rahner's and Torrance's discussions of the Resurrection; and incorporates modern discussions by contemporary theologians to offer new insights into Eberhard Jüngel's thinking.

Review Quotes

The first edition of this book in 2002 was a now classic account of the freedom of God as understood in the doctrine of the immanent Trinity. The second edition is not just a reprint but a thorough revision with a re-configured preface, a new chapter on Divine Freedom, and many revisions and updatings to material on Jenson, Moltmann, Pannenberg, Jüngel and Schleiermacher. In clarity, power and effectiveness, it takes its place at the heart of contemporary discussion of the doctrine of God. I thoroughly recommend this new edition.
Iain R. Torrance, President Emeritus of Princeton Theological Seminary, USA

The first edition of Paul Molnar's Divine Freedom and the Doctrine of the Immanent Trinity was one of the most significant books to appear in trinitarian theology in a generation. In this new edition, Professor Molnar has enhanced the case made in that study, demonstrating with even greater depth, clarity and nuance why it is that the doctrine of the essential Trinity must hold material primacy if Christian theology is to confess the God of the gospel well. This is an even more powerful book than its predecessor, enriched by further engagement with contemporary debates on freedom, election and history. The central argument concerning God's antecedent plenitude in himself remains of crucial importance for theology today. More than ever: Take, read!
Ivor J. Davidson, University of Aberdeen, UK

The re-issue of this weighty tome in revised and expanded form is welcome news indeed. It had already established itself as one of the two or three most important English-language treatises on the doctrine of the Trinity in recent theology. In its new form it includes rich and detailed discussions of theologians like Moltmann, Pannenberg and Jenson, not to mention McCormack and his followers, that are sure to generate interest. Molnar is one of the most distinguished interpreters of the Trinity in our time. His powerful book is indispensable for anyone interested in these questions.
George Hunsinger, Princeton Theological Seminary, USA

About the Author

Paul D. Molnar is Professor of Systematic Theology at St. John's University in New York, USA. He has published numerous articles in the world's leading journals together with four other books including: Thomas F. Torrance: Theologian of the Trinity (2009).