1: The Christian Doctrine of Creation and Redemption and 2: The Christian Doctrine of God.

Aus der Bibliothek von Prof. Wolfgang Haase, langj�igem Herausgeber der ANRW und des International Journal of the Classical Tradition (IJCT) / From the library of Prof. Wolfgang Haase, long-time editor of ANRW and the International Journal of the Classical Tradition (IJCT). - Einband jeweils etwas berieben, Schutzumschlag abgenutzt, Seiten insgesamt st�er vergilbt, sonst gute Exemplare / Binding a little rubbed in each case, dust jacket worn, pages more yellowed overall, otherwise good copies. - 1: This volume of Emil Brunner�s series on Dogmatics is an intensely interesting and deeply thoughtful book, explaining Brunner�s theological understanding of creation and redemption � related particularly to the doctrine of Christ. It establishes more firmly the interpretation which is one of Brunner�s most important contributions to Christian thinking � his concept of �truth as encounter.� Brunner�s idea of the �I- Thou� relationship in faith as an encounter with the living Christ is an underlying emphasis in his whole work on Dogmatics. He feels that this emphasis alone offers the modern Christian thinker a choice apart from liberalism and rigid orthodoxy. According to Brunner, the truth whicfi) broke through at the Reformation � of the personal character of faith as encounter with Christ � can set us free from the rigid bounds of orthodoxy so that we have a faith based on the love of God in Jesus Christ. As Brunner explains it, he wants to recapture the living force of the Protestant Reformation and keep today�s revival of Reformation theology from hardening into another orthodoxy. This is the real purpose of his three-volume series. Although this second volume is part of a trilogy, it is an independent book and will be of much individual value to those who are interested in the great Christian doctrines which it treats. The book discusses the Creator and his Creation; man as sinner; providence, preservation, and God�s government of the world; then treats history, law, and the foundation of the Christian faith. Brunner goes on to describe the saving work of God in Jesus Christ, and concludes with his interpretation of the person of Christ. In his systematic treatment of the great themes of Christian doctrine, Brunner raises and answers the questions of most concern to ministers and students of theology. The trained theologian and teacher will find in this volume not only valuable summaries of the author�s established positions, but also fresh and stimulating discussions of a variety of new subjects. Brunner�s statements on such subjects as evolution, miracles, resurrection, and ascension will undoubtedly produce strong reactions among his many readers; 2: This preface to this first volume of a ies, Dr. Brunner asks the question: >w can the Church do justice to her ssionary calling in an unchristian world �he is not herself clear about the content her message? He feels that at a time �en human thought is often confused fantastic ideas and theories, it is es- itial to rethink the meaning of the one Word. The simple Christian may, it is true, derstand and preserve God�s Word Tout theology,� says Dr. Brunner, ut for those Christians who are in- Ived in the thinking of their own day, 1 who, as children of their own day, are ;ply influenced by these currents of >ught, an all-inclusive and thorough art to rethink what has been �given� to th is absolutely indispensable. This is particularly true for those whose calling s to proclaim this faith to others.� . Brunner therefore seeks to make clear : basis, meaning, and content of Chris- n doctrine. Because of his great interest the Ecumenical Movement, he has been careful to keep as closely as possible to the theological tradition that is common to the Church as a whole. Following a preliminary section on the basis and task of dogmatics, the book is divided into two main sections. The first examines the nature of God. The second deals with the will of God. Although this volume is the first of a series, it is of independent significance, and can stand by itself. It will appeal especially to professors and students of theology, ministers who are interested in the doctrinal basis of their message, and to thoughtful laymen.