An Introduction to Torrance Theology

Publisher Description

A fresh introduction to the Torrance tradition that also works to advance the Torrance thought along fresh avenues of theological exploration.

For more than six decades, the brothers Torrance--Thomas, James and David—have had a tremendous influence on the theological world. They and particularly TF Torrance, have a devoted following world-wide and particularly in the USA. Their high view of the fully human, fully divine Jesus is built upon the foundation of the Patristic writers, and the great Reformers from Calvin to Barth.

Working in both pastoral and academic settings, the Torrances have stressed the profound implications of Christology for the mission of their Church and the daily life of Christians. Today, a generation of their students around the world find themselves in positions of pastoral and theological leadership. The focus of this book is the person of Christ (christology), a subject central to the Torrance theological vision and one which has had great influence on the Presbyterian church.

The contributors explore the contemporary relevance of Torrance Christology in such areas as the nature of Christ, the atonement, the ministry of the Church, epistemology and inclusion in Christ. The result is a book that offers both a fresh introduction to the Torrance tradition even as it advances the Torrance thought along fresh avenues of theological exploration.

Table Of Contents

Introduction. Discovering the Incarnate Saviour of the World--David W. Torrance

1. Who Is the Incarnate Saviour of the World? --Andrew Purves
2. The Incarnate Saviour: T. F. Torrance on the Atonement*--Elmer M. Colyer*
3. Far as the Curse is Found: The Significance of Christ’s Assuming a Fallen Human Nature in the Torrance Theology*--Gerrit Scott Dawson*
4. The Realist Epistemology of Thomas F. Torrance--Douglas F. Kelly
5. Towards a Theology of Belonging: Key Themes in the Theology of J. B. Torrance--Alan J. Torrance
6. Calvin and the Café Church: Reflections at the Interface Between Reformed Theology and Current Trends in Worship*--Graham Redding*
7. The Christian Life and Our Participation in Christ’s Continuing Ministry*--Gary W. Deddo*
8. The Hermenutical Nightmare and the Reconciling Work of Jesus Christ*--C. Baxter Kruger*

"These essays communicate a lively sense of the theological and pastoral cogency of what the Torrance brothers have to say about the person and work of Christ. For pastors and theologians alke, there is much here to stimulate fresh thought about the gospel."
Professor John Webster, King's College, Aberdeen