Holiness: Divine and Human

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This is a first-rate study of a neglected and often misunderstood biblical idea: holiness. Arcadi surveys the state of the question as to what holiness is and then provides his own answer - and that's just the first chapter! The rest of the book tests his proposed definition by examining it in relation to various doctrinal loci. The result is a biblically based, freshly articulated, and conceptually clear analytic and systematic theology of holiness. -- Kevin J. Vanhoozer, research professor of Systematic Theology, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Few theological topics are as central and as challenging as holiness. Bringing together expertise in biblical studies, philosophy, and church practice, Arcadi has gifted us with an invaluable overview of Christian theology seen through the lens of holiness. Highly recommended! -- Joanna Leidenhag, University of Leeds This is a book that should be read with care for it touches on a central theological idea with enormous implications for doctrine and practice. What is it for something to be holy? How can diverse objects and persons be all said to have the same property, holiness? James Arcadi's treatment of this topic is simply superb. It is clear, well-reasoned, and fair-minded in is approach. But more importantly, it is a work that will make its readers think again about a topic that matters to all those with a vital interest in living religion. -- Oliver D. Crisp, Principal of St Mary's College and Head of the School of Divinity, University of St. Andrews