Description

Book Synopsis

Beginning with the Church Fathers and moving right through to the present day, The Holy Spirit offers a theologically informed, international collection of the most important texts relating to Christians'' understanding of the Holy Spirit.

  • A new volume of texts and readings offering a chronologically-organized selection of the most important and interesting writings on the Holy Spirit
  • Considers how the Holy Spirit has always been an integral part of both Christian belief and systematic theology - from the Church Fathers through to the present day
  • Each set of readings is prefaced by an introduction from the editor, drawing out the main themes and important historical points, and linking the readings to what has gone before
  • Tackles the disagreements over the role of the Holy Spirit within the Trinity, and how it was a contributing factor in the split between the Western and Eastern Church
  • Opens with a newly-commissioned es

    Trade Review

    "This excellent resource gathers writings on the Holy Spirit from the patristic era to the present, giving each a preface introducing its context and contribution." (Religious Studies Review, June 2010)

    "With helpful chapter introductions, manageable chapter lengths, and even full-colour images of relevant ecclesial art, this volume clearly lends itself to classroom use." (Evangelical Theology, Spring 2010)



    Table of Contents
    List of Illustrations

    About the Authors

    Acknowledgments and Sources

    Introduction

    I: Late Twentieth-Century Questions

    1. You Wonder Where the Spirit Went: Robert W. Jenson (Center of Theological Inquiry, Princeton)

    2. Trinity: Richard Norris (Union Theological Seminary, New York)

    3. Living into the Mystery of the Holy Trinity: Trinity, Prayer and Sexuality: Sarah Coakley (Cambridge University)

    4. Word and Spirit: Rowan Williams (Archbishop of Canterbury)

    5. Charismatic Experience: Church of England Doctrine Commission (Sarah Coakley)

    6. Vatican Clarification on the Filioque: Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity

    7. Matter and Spirit, or What is Pauline Participation in Christ? Stanley Stowers (Brown University)

    II: Syriac Resources

    8. from Hymn on Virginity, 7: Ephrem the Syrian (ca. 306-73)

    9. [Eating Love]: Isaac of Nineveh (fl. ca. 680)

    10. from The Holy Spirit in the Syrian Baptismal Tradition: Sebastian Brock (formerly of Oriental Institute, Oxford)

    III: Early Greek Resources

    11. from Catechetical Orations: Cyril of Jerusalem (ca. 313-386/7)

    12. from Orations against the Arians: Athanasius of Alexandria (295-373)

    13. from On the Holy Spirit: Basil of Caesarea (ca. 329-79)

    14. from On Holy Baptism and On Pentecost: Gregory of Nazianzus (329-89)

    IV: Latin Resources:15. Homily on the First Epistle of John: Augustine of Hippo (354-430)

    16. Veni Spiritus Hymns

    17. [The Holy Spirit Hovers over Baptism]: Rupert of Deutz (1075-1129)

    18. Fourth Sermon for Palm Sunday: Guerric of Igny (1070/80-1157)

    19. from Summa Theologica: Thomas Aquinas (1225-74)

    V: German Resources

    20. from The Last Words of David: Martin Luther (1483-1546)

    21. from Mysterium Paschale: Hans Urs von Balthasar (1905-88)

    22. from The Trinity and the Kingdom: Jürgen Moltmann (Tübingen and Emory University)

    VI: Russian and Romanian Resources

    23. from The Comforter: Pavel Florensky (1882-1937)

    24. Redemption and Deification: Vladimir Lossky (1903-58)

    25. from Trinitarian Relations and the Life of the Church: Dumitru Staniloae (1903-93)VII: Mystical Resources:

    26. from The Discourses: Symeon the New Theologian (949-1022)

    27. from The Spiritual Espousals: John Ruusbroec (1293-1381)

    28. from The Inhalation of the Air: St John of the Cross (1542-91)

    29. [The Spirit as Bride]: Matthias Scheeben (1835-88)

    30. from Prayer in the Trinity: Adrienne von Speyr (1902-67)VIII: Late Twentieth-Century Applications:

    31. from How the Spirit Reads and How to Read the Spirit: Stephen E. Fowl (Loyola University)

    32. from The Epistemic Role of the Spirit: Bruce D. Marshall (Southern Methodist University)

    Further Reading

    Scripture Index

    General Index

The Holy Spirit

    Product form

    £36.05

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £37.95 – you save £1.90 (5%)

    Order before 4pm today for delivery by Tue 23 Jun 2026.

    A Paperback / softback by Eugene F. Rogers


      View other formats and editions of The Holy Spirit by Eugene F. Rogers

      Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Publication Date: 17/04/2009
      ISBN13: 9781405136242, 978-1405136242
      ISBN10: 1405136243

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Beginning with the Church Fathers and moving right through to the present day, The Holy Spirit offers a theologically informed, international collection of the most important texts relating to Christians'' understanding of the Holy Spirit.

      • A new volume of texts and readings offering a chronologically-organized selection of the most important and interesting writings on the Holy Spirit
      • Considers how the Holy Spirit has always been an integral part of both Christian belief and systematic theology - from the Church Fathers through to the present day
      • Each set of readings is prefaced by an introduction from the editor, drawing out the main themes and important historical points, and linking the readings to what has gone before
      • Tackles the disagreements over the role of the Holy Spirit within the Trinity, and how it was a contributing factor in the split between the Western and Eastern Church
      • Opens with a newly-commissioned es

        Trade Review

        "This excellent resource gathers writings on the Holy Spirit from the patristic era to the present, giving each a preface introducing its context and contribution." (Religious Studies Review, June 2010)

        "With helpful chapter introductions, manageable chapter lengths, and even full-colour images of relevant ecclesial art, this volume clearly lends itself to classroom use." (Evangelical Theology, Spring 2010)



        Table of Contents
        List of Illustrations

        About the Authors

        Acknowledgments and Sources

        Introduction

        I: Late Twentieth-Century Questions

        1. You Wonder Where the Spirit Went: Robert W. Jenson (Center of Theological Inquiry, Princeton)

        2. Trinity: Richard Norris (Union Theological Seminary, New York)

        3. Living into the Mystery of the Holy Trinity: Trinity, Prayer and Sexuality: Sarah Coakley (Cambridge University)

        4. Word and Spirit: Rowan Williams (Archbishop of Canterbury)

        5. Charismatic Experience: Church of England Doctrine Commission (Sarah Coakley)

        6. Vatican Clarification on the Filioque: Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity

        7. Matter and Spirit, or What is Pauline Participation in Christ? Stanley Stowers (Brown University)

        II: Syriac Resources

        8. from Hymn on Virginity, 7: Ephrem the Syrian (ca. 306-73)

        9. [Eating Love]: Isaac of Nineveh (fl. ca. 680)

        10. from The Holy Spirit in the Syrian Baptismal Tradition: Sebastian Brock (formerly of Oriental Institute, Oxford)

        III: Early Greek Resources

        11. from Catechetical Orations: Cyril of Jerusalem (ca. 313-386/7)

        12. from Orations against the Arians: Athanasius of Alexandria (295-373)

        13. from On the Holy Spirit: Basil of Caesarea (ca. 329-79)

        14. from On Holy Baptism and On Pentecost: Gregory of Nazianzus (329-89)

        IV: Latin Resources:15. Homily on the First Epistle of John: Augustine of Hippo (354-430)

        16. Veni Spiritus Hymns

        17. [The Holy Spirit Hovers over Baptism]: Rupert of Deutz (1075-1129)

        18. Fourth Sermon for Palm Sunday: Guerric of Igny (1070/80-1157)

        19. from Summa Theologica: Thomas Aquinas (1225-74)

        V: German Resources

        20. from The Last Words of David: Martin Luther (1483-1546)

        21. from Mysterium Paschale: Hans Urs von Balthasar (1905-88)

        22. from The Trinity and the Kingdom: Jürgen Moltmann (Tübingen and Emory University)

        VI: Russian and Romanian Resources

        23. from The Comforter: Pavel Florensky (1882-1937)

        24. Redemption and Deification: Vladimir Lossky (1903-58)

        25. from Trinitarian Relations and the Life of the Church: Dumitru Staniloae (1903-93)VII: Mystical Resources:

        26. from The Discourses: Symeon the New Theologian (949-1022)

        27. from The Spiritual Espousals: John Ruusbroec (1293-1381)

        28. from The Inhalation of the Air: St John of the Cross (1542-91)

        29. [The Spirit as Bride]: Matthias Scheeben (1835-88)

        30. from Prayer in the Trinity: Adrienne von Speyr (1902-67)VIII: Late Twentieth-Century Applications:

        31. from How the Spirit Reads and How to Read the Spirit: Stephen E. Fowl (Loyola University)

        32. from The Epistemic Role of the Spirit: Bruce D. Marshall (Southern Methodist University)

        Further Reading

        Scripture Index

        General Index

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account