Michael Allen’s Reformed Theology was released today in the US. The book introduces the theology of the Reformed tradition by focusing on eight key areas of interest: the Word of God, covenant, God and Christ, faith and salvation, sin and grace, worship, confessions and authority, and eschatology and culture. It shows that Reformed theology is about much more than predestination (though it is not about any less), and he tries to show the links between Reformed theology and the ancient faith of the catholic creeds. Furthermore, in every chapter Allen explains both what beliefs have been held in common by Reformed churches as well as where disagreements have arisen within the tradition. The book should be useful for theology students and church groups, as well as those joining the Reformed tradition.
Michael Allen is Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology at Knox Theological Seminary at Fort Lauderdale, USA. He is the author of The Christ’s Faith: A Dogmatic Account (T & T Clark Studies in Systematic Theology) as well as numerous scholarly articles.
Here is what noted theologians within the Reformed tradition had to say about Allen’s book:
'Clear, calm and illuminating, this book offers a loving and generous commendation of the classical Reformed tradition of doctrine and spiritual practice.' - John Webster, FRSE, Chair of Systematic Theology, Department of Divinity and Religious Studies, University of Aberdeen, UK.
‘Michael Allen's account of Reformed theology admirably joins clarity with precision, accessibility with gravity, and conviction with charity. Especially strong is the book's thorough attention to major Reformed figures like John Calvin and Karl Barth and major statements of Reformed faith like the Heidelberg Catechism and the Westminster Confession. While Allen does not shy away from full treatment of differences among Reformed theologians, his accent rests upon the distinctive ways in which Reformed theology incorporates and interprets the historic Christian message. The book is a splendid introduction for those who are in Reformed churches and an inviting invitation to dialogue with those who are not.’ – Mark A. Noll, Francis A. McAnaney Professor of History, University of Notre Dame, USA.
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