{"product_id":"predestination-9780199604524","title":"Predestination","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePredestination has been the subject of perennial controversy among Christians, although in recent years theologians have shied away from it as a divisive and unedifying topic. In this book Matthew Levering argues that Christian theological reflection needs to continue to return to the topic of predestination, for two reasons: Firstly, predestinarian doctrine is taught in the New Testament. Reflecting the importance of the topic in many strands of Second Temple Judaism, the New Testament authors teach predestination in a manner that explains why Christian theologians continually recur to this topic. Secondly, the doctrine of predestination provides a way for Christian theologians to reflect upon two fundamental affirmations of biblical revelation. The first is God''s love, without any deficiency or crimp, for each and every rational creature; the second is that God from eternity brings about the purpose for which he created us, and that he permits some rational creatures freely and perm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ea fresh and insightful work on a challenging theological topic. * Todd Billings, Theology *\u003cbr\u003eMatthew Levering, a young Roman Catholic scholar from the States, has added to his growing list of publications this wise and scholarly book on a theological theme which continues to be important. The book is well organised, very clearly written (the author explaining complex ideas in accessible ways), and has a clear line of argument which runs from its introduction to its conclusion. It's a nicely produced volume too. * Robert Ellis, Regent's Reviews *\u003cbr\u003eLevering's text is valuable as an encyclopedia of predestination, beautifully balancing discussion of primary sources with current secondary literature. * Jeffrey A. Vogel, Journal of Theological Studies *\u003cbr\u003eLevering's book should deservedly become a helpful resource for theological students as they begin to engage with issues of grace and election in the Western theological tradition. * John C. McDowell, Colloquium *\u003cbr\u003ePredestination is a welcome contribution to the current debates over predestination and it amply displays biblical, theological and historical clarity and competence. I strongly recommend the book and encourage readers to request it for their institutions' libraries * Randal Rauser, Scottish Journal of Theology *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction ; 1. The Biblical Roots of the Doctrine of Predestination ; 2. The Patristic Period: Outlining the Problem ; 3. The Medieval Period: Seeking a Balance ; 4. The Reformation and Early Modern Period: Causal Chains ; 5. The Twentieth Century: God's Absolute Innocence ; 6. Two Affirmations","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767045390679,"sku":"9780199604524","price":125.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780199604524.jpg?v=1758712167","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/predestination-9780199604524","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}