The Trinity in the Canon - by Brandon D Smith (Paperback)

About the Book

In The Trinity in the Canon, over a dozen evangelical scholars help readers understand the fundamental subject of Scripture: the triune God who encounters the church as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Edited by Brandon D. Smith, this volume will help readers better understand the triune God who created human beings, reveals himself to them, and ultimately seeks to redeem them.

Book Synopsis

2023 TGC Book Award Winner: Academic Theology

For the church, trinitarian theology should flow into two streams: orthodoxy and orthopraxy.

Editor Brandon Smith and a stellar cast of theologians demonstrate that trinitarian theology derives directly from Scripture and should produce both right doctrine and right living. The Trinity in the Canon is an appeal for the church to incorporate the Trinity into our preaching, our liturgies and worship, and our interactions with those outside the church. Pastors, scholars, professors, students, and laypersons will benefit spiritually, theologically, and practically from this in-depth study of the Trinity.

Contributors: Gerald Bray, Madison N. Pierce, Heath A. Thomas, Jonathan T. Pennington, Matthew Y. Emerson, R. Lucas Stamps, Scott R. Swain, Keith S. Whitfield, Fred Sanders, Thomas R. Schreiner, Darian R. Lockett, Brandon D. Smith, Malcolm B. Yarnell III, Daniel Lee Hill, David Baggett

Review Quotes

"The Trinity in the Canon is one of the most expansive treatments of the relationship between the Bible and the doctrine of the Trinity that I have seen. Covering everything from hermeneutical methods to the exegetical nuances of particular texts, this accessible and insightful volume will be a valuable resource for church and classroom alike."
--Glenn Butner, assistant professor of theology and Christian ministry, Sterling College

"Brandon Smith is to be commended and congratulated for bringing together such an impressive group of scholars to reflect on the significance of the Trinity in the canon. This superb volume will help provide even greater understanding regarding trinitarian theology among students, church leaders, and scholars alike. Exploring important historical, biblical, canonical, contemporary, and ministerial perspectives, this excellent collection of essays provides illuminating insights for readers at various levels."
--David S. Dockery, president, International Alliance for Christian Education and distinguished professor of theology, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

"These fine essays, all by first-rate evangelical scholars, build on the revival of trinitarian theology that began about 100 years ago and continues strong today. A joy to read--and to recommend!"
--Timothy George, distinguished professor of divinity, Beeson Divinity School of Samford University

"This book helpfully represents contemporary ways of supporting a classic conviction--that the doctrine of the Trinity really is taught 'in' the Bible--and it can renew the church's understanding of how vital that conviction is."
--Daniel J. Treier, Gunther H. Knoedler Professor of Theology, Wheaton College

"The Trinity is the fount from which all the other divine mysteries flow--incarnation, redemption, church, sacraments. This present book, composed of essays by various prominent evangelical scholars, provides an admirable exposition of the Trinity as found within the canon of Scripture. This worthy academic endeavor deserves a wide readership, not only among Protestants but also among Catholics."
--Thomas G. Weinandy, OFM, Capuchin

"The relation between the doctrine of the Trinity and Holy Scripture is a litmus test for several theological convictions--the unity of Scripture and of God, the ways God reveals himself, and more. This lovely set of essays distills some recent work on these matters, but more important, it attends to the central task of Christian theology: listening to the Word of God. Through original exegesis combined with a humble attentiveness to our location alongside saints past and present, this volume will both edify and instruct readers."
--Tyler R. Wittman, assistant professor of theology, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

About the Author

Brandon D. Smith (PhD, Ridley College, Melbourne) is Chair of the Hobbs School of Theology & Ministry and Associate Professor of Theology & Early Christianity at Oklahoma Baptist University. He is also a co-founder of the Center for Baptist Renewal and host of the Church Grammar podcast.