For Theology Nerds: A Book to Discuss

For Theology Nerds: A Book to Discuss October 7, 2024

For Theology Nerds: A Book to Discuss

It has been a while since I proposed a book discussion here. Here is one I intend to start and lead here. I will start with the Preface and Chapter 1: The Concept of the Divine Attributes in approximately two weeks. That will give you time to order the book and read pages xxi-10.

The book is The Christian Doctrine of the Divine Attributes by German theologian Hermann Cremer (Pickwick Publications, Wipf & Stock, 2016), edited by Helmut Burkhardt, Translated by Robert B. Price. The paperback costs $18.99 on Amazon; the Kindle edition is about half that.

I first heard of this book in Pannenberg’s lectures in Munich in 1981-1982. He praised it and interacted with it. He said this is “The most significant contribution of modern theology to the doctrine of God’s attributes.” On the back there are endorsements by Karl Barth, Emil Brunner, and Eberhard Juengel. And, Pannenberg. Quite a list of recommenders!

The book is less that 100 pages in length. I won’t say how easy it is to read because that depends on the reader! I can pretty much guarantee that it will inform and stimulate thought—IF you are a theology nerd, whether highly educated or not.

Please join me on this reading adventure in theology. My intended target date for starting discussion (with my commentary) is October 21. That will give everyone plenty of time to order and receive the book. For non-American readers, due to the high cost of delivery, I recommend the Kindle edition.

Please don’t read ahead; I think it is best if we are all on “the same page,” so to speak, as we discuss it. And wait until I start the “book club” on or about October 21 to comment. And, as always, here and ever, keep any comments civil and respectful!

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