Engaging Nicene Trinitarianism - by Matthias Grebe & Nadine Hamilton & Christian Schlenker (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Twelve original studies on Trinitarian theology and its enduring capacity to shape theological discourse, ecclesiology, and society today.

The doctrine of the Trinity sits at the heart of Christian identity, shaping how Christians think about faith, worship, and community. The Nicene Creed, recited in churches across the world, invites not only a shared confession but also a deep and ongoing conversation about who God is and how God relates to the world. The Council's articulation of the consubstantiality of the Son with the Father laid the foundation for Trinitarian doctrine and safeguarded the mystery of salvation. It continues to serve as a rich source of interdisciplinary exploration and inspire fresh theological inquiry into the mystery of divine communion, the incarnation of Christ, and the unity and identity of the Church.

On the 1700th anniversary of this historic event, the essays in this volume collectively re-examine earlier debates, introduce fresh perspectives, and renew dialogue around doctrines as vital today as in the fourth century. Emphasising the value of constructive engagement between traditions and exploring how Trinitarian theology continues to inform Christian witness in a complex and changing world, this volume offers essential reading for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of a foundational aspect of Christian faith and history.

Review Quotes

"In this engaging and important volume, the editors have assembled a distinguished group of scholars representing a variety of perspectives to think about and beyond the Council of Nicaea. It offers biblical engagements, historical engagements, doctrinal engagements and philosophical engagements. Anyone interested in the significance of Nicaean theology should be engaging with this valuable volume." --Ashley Cocksworth, University of Roehampton, UK

"This volume does a splendid job of showcasing the extraordinary vitality of the Nicene trinitarian tradition. It engages Nicaea in a way that not only honors historical reflection at its finest, but also receives the Nicene tradition as a living and dynamic gift that invites us to engage creatively and faithfully with the challenges of our time." --R. Kendall Soulen, Emory University, USA

"Fresh scholarship and deep thinking about issues at the heart of Christianity by well-chosen contributors: this is a superb response to the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicea. Whether summarising key themes, reopening major questions, showing the twenty-first century relevance of the early centuries of Christian thought, or adventurously proposing new ways through classic dilemmas and disputes, this is a collection for anyone interested in engaging with lively, profound, and very intelligent Christian faith." --David F. Ford, University of Cambridge, UK

About the Author

Matthias Grebe is Centre Lead and Lecturer at St. Mellitus College, UK. He is also Associate Vicar of St Edward, King and Martyr in Cambridge and the Church of England's Adviser for European Church Relations at Lambeth Palace.

Nadine Hamilton is Akademische Rätin and teaches Systematic Theology at the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nurnberg, Germany.

Christian Schlenker is Assistant Professor of Theological Ethics at the University of Geneva, Switzerland.