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Author:   Rev Dr Alan J. Spence
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   T.& T.Clark Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.260kg
ISBN:  

9780567077516

ISBN 10:   0567077519
Pages:   184
Publication Date:   26 January 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Language:   English

Table of Contents

1. Justification as the doctrine of salvation of the Western Church.2. The widespread belief in divine judgement as the context in which such a doctrine flourished historically.3. The expectancy of final judgement in the New Testament community.4. The doctrine of justification in Augustine and the Medieval Church5. The doctrine of justification in Luther and the Lutherans.6. The doctrine of justification in Calvin and the Reformed Church.7. The doctrine of justification in the Council of Trent and the Catholic Counter-Reformation.8. The doctrine of justification in Barth9. The Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification10. Tom Wright and the New Perspective.11. Re-reading the Pauline texts. Conclusion. A doctrine of justification today

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'In this thoughtful and useful book, Alan Spence sets forth a classical Reformed understanding of the doctrine of justification that is suited for readers today. He seeks to retrieve the central message of the Reformation for a new generation and in the face of recent theological developments that seem to be moving in another direction. Even readers who may disagree with him here and there will be grateful for this highly stimulating and accessible introductory work.' - George Hunsinger, Princeton Theological Seminary, USA This work is accessible and readable as Spence writes for those who are 'perplexed' by the plethora of opinions on justification. His clear historical overview eases the reader into the long-standing debates over justification without inundating the reader with theological jargon. 'Alan Spence has written a characteristically clear, carefully plotted, and even-handed overview of some of the major developments and debates on the doctrine of Justification. This is no mean achievement, given the importance and complexity of that debate, and the passions it has excited. The result is a volume that will commend itself to a wide range of readers.' - Oliver Crisp, Fuller Seminary, USAThe Expository Times

Author Information

Dr Alan J. Spence has been a teacher in Harare, an evangelist in the South African townships, a human rights advocate in Zimbabwe and Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Southern Africa. He is now a minister in the United Reformed Church in Nottingham, UK.

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