Law and Gospel in Emil Brunner's Earlier Dialectical Theology (T&T Clark Studies in Systematic Theology, 22)

Book info: Law and Gospel in Emil Brunner's Earlier Dialectical Theology (T&T Clark Studies in Systematic Theology, 22) (Hardcover, 304 pages) – T&T Clark, 2013. Language: English.

The Swiss Reformed Theologian Emil Brunner was one of the key figures in the early 20th century theological movement of Dialectical Theology. In this monograph David Gilland offers an account of Bruner's earlier theology in relation to one of the central themes of the Protestant Reformation: Law and Gospel.He examines Brunner's early relationship with fellow Swiss Reformed theologian, Karl Barth and provides a detailed reading of a variety of Brunner's essays from the early to mid-1920s, centering on Brunner's efforts to use the law-gospel relationship to establish a basis for Christian theology. After analyzing the influence this has on Brunner's theological method, Gilland examines Brunner's earliest text on Christology, The Mediator (1927). In light of the preceding analysis, the fourth chapter provides a careful reading of Brunner's controversial polemic against Karl Barth, Nature and Grace (1934).The monograph concludes with reflections on Brunner's earlier theological work and his turbulent relationship with Karl Barth. Editorial Reviews Review

“Contemporary theology has often focused upon the work of Barth to the exclusion of Brunner. This volume offers a well-researched healthy counterbalance to that trend.” ―Timothy Shaun Price, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, US, Theological Book Review

“[A] notable entry into this growing literature ... [R]igorous and densely packed … [and] quite successful.” ―Journal of Theological Studies

About the Author David Andrew Gilland received a MTS from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC and a PhD in Systematic Theology from the University of Aberdeen, UK. He currently teaches at Leuphana University, Lüneburg, Germany.

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 was born in c. 1580 to a London coachmaker, and appears to have studied law at the Middle Temple. Although he is recorded as the author of several other works, including a history play, Lady Jane, his only surviving works are Westward Ho! and Northward Ho! (1604-05), written in collaboration with Thomas Dekker, the comedy The Devil's Law Case (1620), and two tragic masterpieces, The White Devil (1612) and The Duchess of Malfi (1614).