A critical figure in understanding doctrinal debates, Robert Jenson's work is nonetheless incredibly hard to get a handle on. Jesus in the Trinity presents a much-needed primer on the theologian, demystifying his work and exploring the place his thinking has in the life of faith today.

Lincoln Harvey

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Jesus in the Trinity

Acknowledgements

1 A Not-So-Gentle Introduction to Jenson’s Theology

PART ONE A Cluster of Jensonian Concepts

2 The Strange God of the Gospel

3 Time, Eternities and the Story of God

PART TWO Jenson and the Tradition

4 In the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit

5 We Believe in One Lord, Jesus Christ

PART THREE Jenson’s Doctrine of God

6 Adopting and Adapting Barth’s Doctrine of Election

7 One Dramatic Act, Two Terms

8 Easter First, Creation After

PART FOUR And So

9 What on Earth Do We Do?

10 Concluding Postscript

Bibliography

Selected Works by Robert W. Jenson

Selected Secondary Literature

Index of Names and Subjects

\["For theology readers ","This book opens up the brilliant work of Robert Jenson","You'll find a primer and celebration of a truly unique theologian "\]

Acknowledgements xi

1\. A Not-So-Gentle Introduction to Jenson’s Theology 1

Part One | A Cluster of Jensonian Concepts 21

2\. The Strange God of the Gospel 23

3\. Time, Eternities and the Story of God 37

Part Two | Jenson and the Tradition 61

4\. In the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit 63

5\. We Believe in One Lord, Jesus Christ 88

Part Three | Jenson’s Doctrine of God 107

6\. Adopting and Adapting Barth’s Doctrine of Election 109

7\. One Dramatic Act, Two Terms 130

8\. Easter First, Creation After 153

Part Four | And So 181

9\. What on Earth Do We Do? 183

10\. Concluding Postscript 210

Bibliography 215

Selected Works by Robert W. Jenson 215

Selected Secondary Literature 219

Index of Names and Subjects 224

"A keenly needed book from a powerfully competent theologian and word-smith" -- Donna Lazenby

"...he does a masterful job of easing the reader into Jenson's world..." -- Stephen J. Wright

"This is a guidebook in the best possible sense, as Lincoln Harvey makes the reader confront the disconcerting originality of Jenson’s thinking whilst discovering the order and beauty within his carefully elaborated and skillfully orchestr'ted points and counterpoints. This exciting book is a lively celebration of the work of a theologian who is rightly described as “America’s theologian'." -- Christoph Schwobel, University of St Andrews

"A fast-paced and exciting book about a fast-paced and exciting thinker. Lincoln Harvey's illuminating account of Jenson's thought brings into focus some of the most challenging and contested questions of theology today." -- Ben Myers, Christian Heritage College, Brisbane

"Jenson’s style was to pack centuries of thought into single phrases, but Harvey reverses the trend. Where Jenson sped up, Harvey slows down and savors, unpacks, and meditates. This is a contemplative biography of Jenson and his thought, and, like Harvey, we will find ourselves bowing in the company of the recognizable, yet strangely original God we serve.” -- Julie Canlis, Whitworth University, Washington

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A critical figure in understanding doctrinal debates, Robert Jenson's work is nonetheless incredibly hard to get a handle on. Jesus in the Trinity presents a much-needed primer on the theologian, demystifying his work and exploring the place his thinking has in the life of faith today.

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