The Oxford Handbook of Reformed Theology

Edited by Michael Allen and Scott R. Swain

Oxford Handbooks

A comprehensive study of reformed theology, spanning historical contexts to contemporary discussions
Contributors provide a range of theological chapters to assess representative texts of the reformed tradition
Explores the intricate ties between patristic, medieval, and modern thought and reformed theology

The Oxford Handbook of Reformed Theology

Edited by Michael Allen and Scott R. Swain

Description

The Oxford Handbook of Reformed Theology looks back to past resources that have informed Reformed theology and surveys present conversations among those engaged in Reformed theology today. First, the volume offers accounts of the major historical contexts of reformed theology, the various relationships (ancient and modern) which it maintains and from which it derives. Recent research has shown the intricate ties between the patristic and medieval heritage of the church and the work of the reformed movement in the sixteenth century. The past century has also witnessed an explosion of reformed theology outside the Western world, prompting a need for attention not only to these global voices but also to the unique (and contingent) history of reformed theology in the West (hence reflecting on its relationship to intellectual developments like scholastic method or the critical approaches of modern biblical studies). Second, the volume assesses some of the classic, representative texts of the reformed tradition, observing also their reception history. The reformed movement is not dominated by a single figure, but it does contain a host of paradigmatic texts that demonstrate the range and vitality of reformed thought on politics, piety, biblical commentary, dogmatic reflection, and social engagement. Third, the volume turns to key doctrines and topics that continue to receive attention by reformed theologians today. Contributors who are themselves making cutting edge contributions to constructive theology today reflect on the state of the question and offer their own proposals regarding a host of doctrinal topics and themes.

The Oxford Handbook of Reformed Theology

Edited by Michael Allen and Scott R. Swain

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Introduction: Scott R. Swain
Part I. Contexts
Reformed Theology and the Church Fathers
Aza Goudriaan
2 Reformed Theology and Medieval Theology
Christopher Cleveland
3 Reformed Theology in the Context of the Reformation(s)
Carl Trueman
4 Reformed Theology in its Scholastic Development
Maarten Wisse
5 Reformed Theology and the Enlightenment
David S. Sytsma
6 Reformed Theology and the Humanities
Marilynne Robinson
7 Reformed Theology and Modern Biblical Criticism
Don Collett and Mark Gignilliat
8 Reformed Theology in Modern Europe (Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries)
James Eglinton
9 Reformed Theology in North America
Paul Lim and Drew Martin
10 Reformed Theology and Global Christianity: The Cases of South Africa and Korea
D. G. Hart
Part II. Texts
11 Martin Bucer's Kingdom of Christ
Scott Amos
12 John Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion
Paul Helm
13 Heinrich Bullinger's Decades
Bruce Gordon
14 The Three Forms of Unity
Lyle D. Bierma and Donald Sinnema
15 The Westminster Standards
Chad Van Dixhoorn
16 John Owen's Discourse on the Holy Spirit
Suzanne McDonald
17 Francis Turretin's Institutes of Elenctic Theology
J. Mark Beach
18 Jonathan Edwards' A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections
Kyle Strobel
19 Friedrich Schleiermacher's Christian Faith
Shelli M. Poe
20 Abraham Kuyper's Lectures on Calvinism
Richard J. Mouw
21 Karl Barth's Church Dogmatics
Eberhard Busch
22 The Belhar Confession
Robert Vosloo
Part III. Topics and Themes
23 Prolegomena
Gijsbert van den Brink
24 The Doctrine of God
Katherine Sonderegger
25 The Divine Decree
Paul T. Nimmo
26 Creation and Providence
Cornelis van der Kooi
27 Covenant
Michael S. Horton
28 Christ
Ivor J. Davidson
29 Redemption Accomplished: Atonement
Kevin J. Vanhoozer
30 Redemption Applied: Union with Christ
J. Todd Billings
31 Church
Amy Plantinga Pauw
32 Sacraments
Martha Moore-Keish
33 Holy Scripture
Daniel J. Treier
34 Liturgy
Sue A. Rozeboom
35 Reformed Ethics
Philip G. Ziegler
36 Politics, Society, and Law
David Fergusson
37 Last Things
Christopher R. J. Holmes
Future Prospects for Reformed Theology
Michael Allen
Index

The Oxford Handbook of Reformed Theology

Edited by Michael Allen and Scott R. Swain

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Author Information

Michael Allen, John Dyer Trimble Professor of Systematic Theology and Academic Dean, Reformed Theological Seminary,Scott R. Swain, President and James Woodrow Hassell Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary

Michael Allen is John Dyer Trimble Professor of Systematic Theology and Academic Dean at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida. He previously taught at Knox Theological Seminary, where he held the Kennedy Chair in Systematic Theology. He is a Presbyterian teaching elder and author or editor of a dozen books.

Scott R. Swain is President and James Woodrow Hassell Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida. Swain attended the University of North Florida (BA), Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (MDiv; ThM), and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (PhD). He is the author and editor of several books, including The God of the Gospel: Robert Jenson's Trinitarian Theology and, with Michael Allen, Reformed Catholicity: The Promise of Retrieval for Theology and Biblical Interpretation.

Contributors:

Michael Allen, Scott Amos, J. Mark Beach, Lyle D. Bierma, J. Todd Billings, Eberhard Busch, Christopher Cleveland, Don Collett, Ivor J. Davidson, James Eglinton, David Fergusson, Mark Gignilliat, Bruce Gordon, Aza Goudriaan, D. G. Hart, Paul Helm, Christopher R. J. Holmes, Michael S. Horton, Paul Lim, Drew Martin, Suzanne McDonald, Martha Moore-Keish, Richard J. Mouw, Paul T. Nimmo, Amy Plantinga Pauw, Shelli M. Poe, Marilynne Robinson, Sue A. Rozeboom, Donald Sinnema, Katherine Sonderegger, Kyle Strobel, Scott R. Swain, David S. Sytsma, Daniel J. Treier, Carl Trueman, Gijsbert van den Brink, Cornelis van der Kooi, Chad Van Dixhoorn, Kevin J. Vanhoozer, Robert Vosloo, Maarten Wisse, Philip G. Ziegler.

The Oxford Handbook of Reformed Theology

Edited by Michael Allen and Scott R. Swain

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Reviews and Awards

"... this handbook thus serves as a wonderful starting point for those interested in engagement with the broad Reformed traditions." -- Nathaniel Gray Sutanto, The Journal of Theological Studies

"Reformed theology receives excellent and extensive treatment in this significant handbook. The editors have chosen stellar scholars to produce thirty-seven chapters while Swain has written an introduction and Allen a conclusion. This is an outstanding reference book, comprehensive in coverage, accessible and interestingly organised." -- Donald K. McKim, Journal of Ecclesiastical History

"As any handbook should, OHRT provides a tantalizing platter of Reformed thought that will be especially helpful for those visitors to the tradition who would like to sample the standard fare (along with a few fringe delicacies) without having to commit to a particular entree." -- Kenny Silva, Trinity Journal

"The Oxford Handbook of Reformed Theology provides a concise and comprehensive overview of the current theological self-understanding of Reformed theology." -- Christian Danz, Revue d'Histoire Ecclésiastique

"This handbook helps the reader to locate Reformed theology in the wider history of Christianity, to understand Reformed faith through a catholic, historic, and text-based approach, and to envision Reformed theology's way forward. Thus, it is highly recommended." -- Ximian Xu, Journal of Reformed Theology

"OHRT provides a tantalizing platter of Reformed thought..." -- Kenny Silva, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Trinity Journal

"[The Handbook of Reformed Theology], edited by two leaders in the field, represents the best of historical, contemporary, and retrieval theologies related to the Reformed tradition. The range of scholars is outstanding, and the contexts, texts, and themes examined are well chosen and far reaching." -- Ryan M. McGraw, Puritan Reformed Journal