Reformational Theology

This book truly breaks new ground. By incorporating the rich fruits of recent biblical scholarship into dogmatics <I>Reformational Theology</I> serves to bring the fields of systematic theology and biblical studies — often sadly at odds with each other — closer together.<BR /><BR /> Following the biblical story line of creation-fall-redemption- consummation Gordon Spykman's "new paradigm" systematic represents a notable revision of the traditional <I>loci</I> method.<BR /><BR /> Taking John Calvin's theology as a crucial point of historical orientation and standing on the shoulders of many other theological giants of the past Spykman's monumental reformulation of Reformed dogmatics provides a real and respectable alternative to both the older dualist and the newer monist traditions. Also of significance is that this new approach to dogmatics contextualizes theology by cross- referencing it with biblical worldview studies and Christian philosophy.<BR /><BR /> The culmination of Spykman's thirty-five-year preaching and teaching career <I>Reformational Theology: A New Paradigm for Doing Dogmatics</I> will find a welcome place in many seminary and college courses on systematic theology and Christian doctrine. Ministers bible teachers and theologically interested general readers will also profit from this remarkable work.