Hallowed Be Thy Name: The Sanctification of All in the Soteriology of P. T. Forsyth (T&T Clark Studies in Systematic Theology, 20) (Volume 44)

Book info: Hallowed Be Thy Name: The Sanctification of All in the Soteriology of P. T. Forsyth (T&T Clark Studies in Systematic Theology, 20) (Volume 44) (Hardcover, 320 pages) – T&T Clark, 2013. Language: English.

This unique study by Jason Goroncy offers an accessible and constructive way of reading and critiquing the thought of one the most creative and robust theological minds that the English language has produced - P.T. Forsyth (1848-1921). It takes due account of, and elucidates, the theological, philosophical and historical locale of Forsyth's thought, and explores whether the notion of 'hallowing' provides a profitable lens through which to read and evaluate his work. Goroncy suggests that the hallowing of God's name is, for Forsyth, the way whereby God both justifies himself and claims creation for divine service. Reading Forsyth's corpus as essentially an exposition of the first petition of the Lord's Prayer, Goroncy invites us to better comprehend not only Forsyth's soteriology but also, by extension, his broader theological vision and interests. Editorial Reviews Review 'In this fine book Jason Goroncy engages in a critical and appreciative assessment of the theological work of P.T. Forsyth by directing our attention to the ways in which Forsyth understands divine action in terms of the Lord's prayer's first petition. This focus serves well the task of exploring the richness of Forsyth's work. Goroncy's beautifully crafted prose and astute theological judgement combine in a compelling case that Forsyth deserves to be reckoned with still'. - Murray Rae, University of Otago

'Jason Goroncy's Hallowed Be Thy Name: The Sanctification of All in the Soteriology of P. T. Forsyth is outstanding. Not only does it display an unusually wide and deep knowledge of its subject matter and a discerning and well-conceived engagement with it but it is also unusually well written. To some extent this is assisted by Forsyth's own beautiful rhetorical style but Goroncy's own writing is full of great turns of phrase that fire the imagination as well as the intellect'. - Robin Parry. Editor, Wipf and Stock

'It is unusual to find a book which is both theologically astute and beautifully written. Jason Goroncy has crafted a work of fine prose and strong theological scholarship which deserves to gain a readership well beyond the confines of specialist theologians. It is to be hoped that this book will inspire others to engage with the extraordinarily rich and practically relevant theology of one of the truly great British theologians'. - Graham Watts, Spurgeon's College, London About the Author Jason Goroncy is Associate Professor of Theology at Whitley College, University of Divinity, Australia.

Ivor J. Davidson is Honorary Professor at the University of Aberdeen, UK. He was previously Professor of Theology at the University of Otago, New Zealand.

Philip G. Ziegler is Chair in Christian Dogmatics at the University of Aberdeen, UK.

John Webster (1955-2016) was one of the world's leading systematic theologians. His distinguished career saw him publish over 20 books and 100 major articles, solidifying himself as an expert on systematic theology as well as the works of Karl Barth and Eberhard Jüngel. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 2005 and, along with Colin Gunton, he co-founded the International Journal of Theology. Ultimately, he rose through the ranks of academia to become the Chair of Divinity at University of St Andrews, UK.