Emil Brunner

A Reappraisal

Alister E McGrath author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Published:31st Jan '14

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In Emil Brunner: A Reappraisal, renowned theologian Alister E. McGrath presents a comprehensive intellectual history of Emil Brunner, the highly influential Swiss theologian who was instrumental in shaping modern Protestant theology. 

  • Explores Brunner’s theological development and offers a critical engagement of his theology
  • Examines the role that Brunner played in shaping the characteristics of dialectical theology
  • Reveals the complex and shifting personal and professional relationship between Brunner and Barth
  • Delves into the reasons for Brunner’s contemporary neglect in theological scholarship
  • Represents the only book-length study of Brunner’s works and significance in the English language
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“McGrath has written an excellent account of Brunner's theology that should, if history be kind, spark a renewed interest and consideration of Brunner as a significant theologian for the 21st century.”  (Freedom in Orthodoxy, 1 February 2014)

  • Commended for PROSE (Theology/Religious Studies) 2015

ISBN: 9780470670552

Dimensions: 236mm x 160mm x 18mm

Weight: 490g

264 pages