John Webster's Vision of Moral Agency - (T&t Clark Studies in Systematic Theology) by W Jeremy Jones (Hardcover)

About the Book

"This book explores, for the first time, John Webster's contribution to one of the most important and contested topics in Christian theology: the relationship between divine and human agency. Jones achieves this through close study of Webster texts ranging from his early, middle and late periods. It highlights that Webster's moral ontology is not only a major theme in his thought but is among his most significant contributions to contemporary systematic and moral theology. This text will be of interest to Webster scholars and those teaching courses in late modern systematic theology and theological ethics"--

Book Synopsis

This book explores John Webster's contribution to one of the most important and contested topics in Christian theology: the relationship between divine and human agency. By examining the theme of moral ontology in Webster's constructive dogmatics, this work sheds light on his contribution to this crucial subject.

Jones achieves this through close study of Webster texts ranging from his early, middle and late periods. He reveals that Webster's moral ontology is not only a major theme in his thought but is among his most significant contributions to contemporary systematic and moral theology. As the first book-length study of a central theme in Webster's ethics, this text will be of interest to Webster scholars and those teaching courses in late modern systematic theology and theological ethics.

Review Quotes

"This illuminating volume from Jeremy Jones offers the first detailed examination of the moral ontology of John Webster. By locating this firmly within the framework of Webster's dogmatic theology, and by offering both diachronic and dialogical analyses, Jones brings new light to the contours and material of Webster's ethical project. There is much here to admire and to appreciate, both for readers familiar with Webster and for those new to his work." --Paul T. Nimmo, University of Aberdeen, UK

"There have been a number of insightful theologians working in recent years, yet the late John Webster was arguably the most wise and perceptive. Likewise, there has been a growing number of books released about Webster's theological project, and this study by Jones is the most attentive and searching. Jones appreciates the abiding concerns for moral agency in Webster's theological journey, and he models close engagement and exemplary analysis of the range of his writings." --Michael Allen, Reformed Theological Seminary, USA

About the Author

W. Jeremy Jones is Professor of Systematic Theology and Director of Ministry Formation at Memphis City Seminary, USA.