The Theology of Polyphony
Essays for David Fergusson
Will be published approx. on 17. September 2026
Book
Hardback
272 pages
978-0-567-72479-3 (ISBN)
Description
What does it mean to speak and write theology from different perspectives and in different voices?
This volume presents a wide variety of perspectives on this perennial question, ranging from biblical and historical through literary and musical to theological and practical, and its contributors represent a range of confessional standpoints.
The essays are in honour of Professor David Fergusson, one of the most significant teachers and researchers in contemporary systematic theology, formerly Chair of Divinity at Edinburgh and currently Regius Chair at Cambridge.
This volume presents a wide variety of perspectives on this perennial question, ranging from biblical and historical through literary and musical to theological and practical, and its contributors represent a range of confessional standpoints.
The essays are in honour of Professor David Fergusson, one of the most significant teachers and researchers in contemporary systematic theology, formerly Chair of Divinity at Edinburgh and currently Regius Chair at Cambridge.
Reviews / Votes
This is an extraordinary set of essays to honour an extraordinary theologian. David Ferguson's contribution to the field of Theology is almost incalculable. The list of eminent scholars in this volume, offering original and insightful contributions to the field, is indicative of the breadth and depth of both Ferguson's influence and his vision. There are few people in our field more deserving of this honour, and few collections of essays more exciting than this book. This is a must for every theologian and a quality of work to which we should all aspire. * Tom Greggs, Center of Theological Inquiry, USA *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Professional and scholarly
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sewn/stitched
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With dust jacket
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-567-72479-3 (9780567724793)
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Persons
Paul Nimmo holds the King's Chair of Systematic Theology at the University of Aberdeen, UK
Oliver Crisp is the Professor of Analytic Theology and Co-Director of the Logos Institute in the School of Divinity at the University of St Andrews, UK.
Joanna Leidenhag is Associate Professor of Theology and Philosophy at the University of Leeds, UK.
Oliver Crisp is the Professor of Analytic Theology and Co-Director of the Logos Institute in the School of Divinity at the University of St Andrews, UK.
Joanna Leidenhag is Associate Professor of Theology and Philosophy at the University of Leeds, UK.
Content
List of Contributors
Editorial Preface
Introduction: The Very Rev. Professor David A. S. Fergusson (Iain R. Torrance, Princeton Theological Seminary, USA)
1. What is Church History for? Some musings (Mark W. Elliott, Wycliffe College, Canada)
2. The Nicene Creed in Music (Andrew Davison, University of Oxford, UK)
3. John Tulloch and the Broad Church Movement in Victorian Britain (Stewart J. Brown, University of Edinburgh, UK)
4. Underdetermination in Christian Theology (Simeon Zahl, University of Cambridge, UK)
5. Time and eternity: relativity, early modern style (Susan Hardman Moore, University of Edinburgh, UK)
6. Does God Play Hide and Seek? Augustine on Human Fallibility (Susannah Ticciati, Kings College London, UK)
7. The Perils of Providence (Kathryn Tanner, Yale Divinity School, USA)
8. The Doctrine of Providence and the Reading of History (Ian A. McFarland, Emory University, USA)
9. Writing Letters and Tending Roses: Providence and Polyphony in Marilynne Robinson's Lila (Alison Jack, University of Edinburgh, UK)
10. Preaching in the Reformed Tradition: The Polyphony of Grace under Heaven (Paul T. Nimmo, University of Aberdeen, UK)
11. The Church as a Community of Trust: Engaging in Conversations of Love (Werner G. Jeanrond, University of Oslo, Norway)
12. George MacDonald and C.S. Lewis: The Exile's Return (Francesca Murphy, University of Notre Dame, USA)
13. Exotheology and the Scope of Salvation (Oliver Crisp, University of St Andrews, UK)
14. Panpsychism and Our Resurrection with Jesus (Joanna Leidenhag, University of Leeds, UK)
15. The Glory of God in the Face of Jesus Christ: Eschatology as First Philosophy (Bruce McCormack, Princeton Theological Seminary, USA)
List of Publications - David A. S. Fergusson
Index of Names
Editorial Preface
Introduction: The Very Rev. Professor David A. S. Fergusson (Iain R. Torrance, Princeton Theological Seminary, USA)
1. What is Church History for? Some musings (Mark W. Elliott, Wycliffe College, Canada)
2. The Nicene Creed in Music (Andrew Davison, University of Oxford, UK)
3. John Tulloch and the Broad Church Movement in Victorian Britain (Stewart J. Brown, University of Edinburgh, UK)
4. Underdetermination in Christian Theology (Simeon Zahl, University of Cambridge, UK)
5. Time and eternity: relativity, early modern style (Susan Hardman Moore, University of Edinburgh, UK)
6. Does God Play Hide and Seek? Augustine on Human Fallibility (Susannah Ticciati, Kings College London, UK)
7. The Perils of Providence (Kathryn Tanner, Yale Divinity School, USA)
8. The Doctrine of Providence and the Reading of History (Ian A. McFarland, Emory University, USA)
9. Writing Letters and Tending Roses: Providence and Polyphony in Marilynne Robinson's Lila (Alison Jack, University of Edinburgh, UK)
10. Preaching in the Reformed Tradition: The Polyphony of Grace under Heaven (Paul T. Nimmo, University of Aberdeen, UK)
11. The Church as a Community of Trust: Engaging in Conversations of Love (Werner G. Jeanrond, University of Oslo, Norway)
12. George MacDonald and C.S. Lewis: The Exile's Return (Francesca Murphy, University of Notre Dame, USA)
13. Exotheology and the Scope of Salvation (Oliver Crisp, University of St Andrews, UK)
14. Panpsychism and Our Resurrection with Jesus (Joanna Leidenhag, University of Leeds, UK)
15. The Glory of God in the Face of Jesus Christ: Eschatology as First Philosophy (Bruce McCormack, Princeton Theological Seminary, USA)
List of Publications - David A. S. Fergusson
Index of Names