Revelation

O'Collins's book is interesting as it interacts in illuminating fashion with official Roman Catholic teaching and documents, particularly from the Second Vatican Council. In his attempt to distinguish between God's self-revelation and the propositional content that it generates, O'Collins identifies important questions concerning what Christians are able to say with confidence about God when revelation is seen in personal and relational terms. The proposal to distinguish between revelation and inspiration is well made and the insistence that reception is considered an integral aspect of the event of revelation is important. * Mark Ord, Co-director BMS World Mission, Theology *
O'Collins, by dint of extraordinary application, discipline, and self-expenditure, has mastered this art to a supreme degree for the benefit not just of the Christian community, but of all those aware of the importance of religion in the contemporary period together with its troubled and troubling condition. * Patrick Madigan, Heythrop Journal *
An obvious strength is its sheer scope and breadth. Each and every chapter is packed full of engagement with a wide grouping of theologians and philosophers, both old and new. * Jordan Haddad, Reading Religion *
O'Collins once again gives us an in-depth look at a traditional theme. ... This is a densely argued book which provides anyone interested in understanding Christian revelation a clearly argued position as well as support for that position. * Nathan Kollar, Catholic Book Reviews *
O'Collins presents a well-researched and balanced theology of revelation that reflects his profound engagement with the tradition and contemporary scholarship. ... Students of theology, especially at the graduate level, will certainly benefit from a careful reading of this book. * Robin Ryan, New Theology Review *
In the book, [O'Collins] exhibits his usual erudition. He knows and uses the Scriptures to great effect. He shows detailed knowledge about classical, modern, and contemporary discussions of revelation, especially including the Church Fathers and Dei Verbum from Vatican II ... Revelation is a wonderful book. It is orthodox, incisive, and well written. It deserves a wide reading by scholars and laypeople alike. * Stephen T. Davis, Theological Studies *
A superb book and an absolute joy to read * Andrew Torrance, Expository Times *