The Task of Dogmatics

<p><strong>Defining the Nature Process and Mission of Dogmatic Discourse. </strong></p><p>Theologians often discuss method in a remote and preliminary way that suggests they are not yet speaking theologically when speaking methodologically. But it is also possible to reflect on the work of Christian dogmatics in a way that is self-consciously nourished by biblical reasoning resourced by tradition joined up with ecclesial practice and alert to spiritual dynamics.</p><p>Bringing together theologians who are actively engaged in the writing and editing of extended dogmatics projects <em>The Task of Dogmatics</em> represents the proceedings of the 2017 Los Angeles Theology Conference and seeks to provide constructive accounts of the nature of the dogmatic task.</p><p>The eleven diverse essays in this collection include discussions on: </p><ul><li>Identifying theology's pattern and norm.</li><li>The validity and relativity of doctrinal statements.</li><li>The Apostle Paul and the task of dogmatics.</li><li>The retrieval of patristic and medieval theology.</li></ul><p>Each of the essays collected in this volume engage with Scripture as well as with others in the field--theologians both past and present from different confessions--in order to provide constructive resources for contemporary systematic theology and to forge a theology for the future.</p>