Tyler R. Wittman - Böcker

The legacies of Thomas Aquinas and Karl Barth remain influential for contemporary theologians, who have increasingly put them into conversation on debated questions over analogy and the knowledge of God. However, little explicit dialogue has occurred between their theologies of God. This book offers one of the first extended analyzes of this fundamental issue, asking how each theologian seeks to confess in fact and in thought God's qualitative distinctiveness in relation to creation. Wittman first examines how they understand the correspondence and distinction between God's being and external acts within an overarching concern to avoid idolatry. Second, he analyzes the kind of relation God bears to creation that follows from these respective understandings. Despite many common goals, Aquinas and Barth ultimately differ on the subject matter of theological reason with consequences for their ability to uphold God's distinctiveness consistently. These mutually informative issues offer some important lessons for contemporary theology.

Follow the Doxological Rhythm of Creation to Discover God’s GloryWhy did God create the world “out of nothing”? What does this reveal about his majesty? How, as created beings, should humanity respond?In this addition to the Short Studies in Systematic Theology series, professor Tyler R. Wittman carefully examines the doctrine of creation, explaining the relationship between God and creatures, the nature and end of creatures, and how God fulfills his creation in the worship Christ leads in his church. Wittman presents the creation account as a hymn, examining its literary structure and poetic imagery. He then explores creation as like a great “song” of its Creator. With helpful visuals and key definitions, this accessible study invites readers to delight in God’s beauty and respond liturgically in worship as they await the “new song” of redemption. God-Centered and Worshipful: Provides a thoroughly biblical analysis of creation that centers on the Trinity and the doxological purpose of all created lifeGreat for Theologians, Pastors, and Students: Designed to be short, applicable, and approachable, with a glossary and suggestions for further readingPart of the Short Studies in Systematic Theology Series: Other titles include Humanity and Sin; Glorification; and The Doctrine of Scripture

The Gospel Coalition 2022 Book Award Winner (Academic Theology)Southwestern Journal of Theology 2022 Book Award (Honorable Mention, Hermeneutics/Bible Reference/Biblical Backgrounds)Two experts in exegesis and dogmatics show how Christology and the doctrine of the Trinity are grounded in Scripture and how knowledge of these topics is critical for exegesis. The book outlines key theological principles and rules for the exegesis of Christian Scripture, making it an ideal textbook for hermeneutics and interpretation courses. The authors explore how the triune God revealed in Christ shapes Scripture and its readers and how doctrinal rules intrinsic to Scripture help guide exegesis.