Studies in Historical & Systematic Theology

Studies in Historical & Systematic Theology

Studies in Historical and Systematic Theology is a peer-reviewed series of contemporary monographs exploring key figures, themes, and issues in historical and systematic theology from an evangelical perspective.

Reformed Dogmatics in Dialogue

A Bond between Souls

Friendship in the Letters of Augustine

by Coleman M. Ford

In A Bond between Souls: Friendship in the Letters of Augustine, Coleman M. Ford examines Augustine’s understanding of friendship. For Augustine, friendship is the overflow of love and is essential for building Christlike virtue. Friendship differs by context and relationship but is fundamentally rooted in the reality that, in Christ, friendship with God has been restored. In this sense, friendship is fundamentally a spiritual exercise.

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Virtuous Persuasion

Virtuous Persuasion

A Theology of Christian Mission

by Michael Niebauer

In Virtuous Persuasion, Michael Niebauer casts a holistic vision for Christian mission that is rooted in theological ethics and moral philosophy. Niebauer proposes a theology of mission grounded in virtue. Becoming a skilled missionary is more about following Christ than mastering techniques. Christian mission is best understood as specific activities that develop virtue in its practitioners and move them toward their ultimate goal of partaking in the glory of God.

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Reformed Dogmatics in Dialogue

Reformed Dogmatics in Dialogue

The Theology of Karl Barth and Jonathan Edwards

edited by Uche Anizor and Kyle C. Strobel

Edited by Uche Anizor and Kyle C. Strobel, Reformed Dogmatics in Dialogue engages Jonathan Edwards and Karl Barth for constructive dogmatics. Each chapter brings these theologians into conversation on classic theological categories, such as the doctrine of God, atonement, and ecclesiology, as well as topics of particular interest to both, such as aesthetics and philosophy. As with all great theologians, Edwards and Barth continue to illuminate.

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Praise for Books in the Series

“[A Bond between Souls] opens up the private world of a very public man and deepens our understanding of one of the greatest theologians of all time.”

Gerald Bray, research professor, Beeson Divinity School

Virtuous Persuasion is the most important work on moral theology and missions that currently exists. It should be in the hands of everyone, scholar, clergy or lay, involved in missions.”

D. Stephen Long, Cary M. Maguire University Professor of Ethics, Southern Methodist University


Studies in Historical and Systematic Theology

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Covering a broad range of topics, from aesthetics to theological hermeneutics, and engaging directly with a number of significant theologians, including Martin Luther and Karl Barth.

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