Wisdom, Knowledge, and Faith - by Robert Macswain & Kelli Joyce

About the Book

Leading contemporary Episcopal theologians, both established figures and emerging voices, share the foundation of theology from their unique perspectives.

Book Synopsis

Leading contemporary Episcopal theologians, both established figures and emerging voices, reflect on the vocation of theology from their unique perspectives.

The Episcopal Church has a deep, rich, diverse, and sophisticated theological heritage going back for centuries. However, for various reasons many members of the Church are unaware of this heritage in its complex fullness, and are likewise unfamiliar with those Episcopalians whose professional vocation it is to study, teach, and write about the doctrines of the Christian faith. This book introduces 15 of these contemporary scholars by inviting them to share how they became a theologian, how they understand the ongoing theological enterprise, and their personal vision for the vital place of theology in the life and mission of the Episcopal Church.

The outstanding contributors are a mix of academics, thought leaders and PhD students from prestigious institutions around the country including: Anthony Baker, James Farwell, Jason Fout, Francisco Garcia, Olufemi Gonsalves, Thomas Holtzen, Kelli Joyce, Maxine King, Scott MacDougall, Robert MacSwain, Joy Ann McDougall, Kara Slade, Katherine Sonderegger, Kathryn Tanner, and Sameer Yadav. Foreword by Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe and afterword by Matthew Ichihashi Potts.

Review Quotes

"I've frequently lamented the state of theology in the Episcopal Church, but this volume was a balm to my soul and an occasion to lift up my head in hopeful gratitude. The winsome, personal essays gathered here showcase the broad diversity and creative fidelity of Episcopal theologians and their approaches to the task. Each of these theologians--from well-established senior scholars to graduate students still cutting their teeth--writes with a sense that theology is a discipline that personally and existentially implicates its practitioners in God's gift of Godself in Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. May their tribe increase."

-- "Eugene R. Schlesinger, Santa Clara University and author of Ruptured Bodies: A Theology of the Church Divided"

"In gathering this gem of an essay collection, Rob MacSwain and Kelli Joyce offer a wonderful gift to The Episcopal Church. Wisdom, Knowledge, and Faith weaves together many strands of profound theological reflection from scholar-practitioners who separately and collectively herald a promising new chapter in the development of an Episcopal theological identity. Where this volume's contributions begin to lay such a foundation, more should surely follow! Take and read."

-- "Kirsten Guidero, Ecumenical and Interreligious Officer of The Episcopal Church"