God and Knowledge - (T&t Clark Studies in Systematic Theology) by Nathaniel Gray Sutanto (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Nathaniel Gray Sutanto offers a fresh reading of Herman Bavinck's theological epistemology, and argues that his Trinitarian and organic worldview utilizes an extensive range of sources. Sutanto unfolds Bavinck's understanding of what he considered to be the two most important aspects of epistemology: the character of the sciences and the correspondence between subjects and objects. Writing at the heels of the European debates in the 19th and 20th century concerning theology's place in the academy, and rooted in historic Christian teachings, Sutanto demonstrates how Bavinck's argument remains fresh and provocative.

This volume explores archival material and peripheral works translated for the first time in English. The author re-reads several key concepts, ranging from Organicism to the Absolute, and relates Bavinck's work to Thomas Aquinas, Eduard von Hartmann, and other thinkers. Sutanto applies this reading to current debates on the relationship between theology and philosophy, nature and grace, and the nature of knowing; and in doing so provides students and scholars with fresh methods of considering Orthodox and modern forms of thought, and their connection with each other.

Review Quotes

This erudite study of Bavinck's organic understanding provides a helpful launchpad for future scholarship, both in assisting deeper study of Bavinck's system, and providing a picture on how to apply this thought into real-world practice by observing Bavinck's own attempts.
International Journal of Systematic Theology

This monograph is the fruit of Sutanto's doctoral work at the University of Edinburgh, where James Eglinton supervises some of the most rigorously constructive works on Bavinck.
Themelios

With this monograph, Sutanto has established himself as a formidable guide to the theology of Bavinck.
Religion and Theology

About the Author

Nathaniel Gray Sutanto is Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Washington, USA. He is also co-editor for the recent publications of Herman Bavinck's Christian Worldview and Philosophy of Revelation.