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Theology for the Community of God Paperback – January 31, 2000

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This proven systematic theology represents the very best in evangelical theology. Stanley Grenz presents the traditional themes of Christian doctrine -- God, humankind, Christ, the Holy Spirit, the church, and the last things--all within an emphasis on God's central program for creation, namely, the establishment of community. Masterfully blending biblical, historical, and contemporary concerns, Grenz's respected work provides a coherent vision of the faith that is both intellectually satisfying and expressible in Christian living. Available for the first time in paperback.
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Christianity Today
"A fresh reappropriation of the evangelical and catholic heritage of the faith."

Francis Schüssler Fiorenza
"A significant contribution to systematic theology. . . An excellent and indispensable textbook for courses in Christian theology."

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"Clear, well-informed, up-to-date, and firmly anchored in the mainstream of Christian wisdom. . . An outstanding achievement."

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"Theology for the Community of God signals a clear turning of the corner for evangelical systematics."

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Eerdmans (January 31, 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 723 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0802847552
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0802847553
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.26 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1.31 x 9.25 inches
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Stanley J. Grenz (1950-2005) earned a B.A. from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1973, an M.Div. from Denver Seminary in 1976 and a D.Theol. From the University of Munich (Germany) in 1978, where completed his dissertation under the supervision of Wolfhart Pannenberg.

Ordained into the gospel ministry in 1976, Grenz worked within the local church context as a youth director and assistant pastor (Northwest Baptist Church, Denver), pastor (Rowandale Baptist Church, Winnipeg), and interim pastor. In addition he preached and lectured in numerous churches, colleges, universities and seminaries in North America, Europe, Africa, Australia and Asia.

Grenz wrote or cowrote twenty-five books, the most recent of which is Rediscovering the Triune God: The Trinity in Contemporary Theology (2004). His other books include The Social God and the Relational Self: A Trinitarian Theology of the Imago Dei (Westminster John Knox), Beyond Foundationalism: Shaping Theology in a Postmodern Context (with John R. Franke; Westminster John Knox), The Moral Quest: Foundations of Christian Ethics (IVP), A Primer on Postmodernism (Eerdmans), Women in the Church: A Biblical Theology of Women in Ministry (with Denise Muir Kjesbo; IVP), Revisioning Evangelical Theology: A Fresh Agenda for the 21st Century (IVP), and The Millennial Maze: Sorting Out Evangelical Options (IVP). He has also coauthored several shorter reference and introductory books for IVP, including Who Needs Theology? An Invitation to the Study of God (with Roger E. Olson), Pocket Dictionary of Ethics (with Jay T. Smith), and Pocket Dictionary of Theological Terms (with David Guretzki and Cherith Fee Nordling). He contributed articles to more than two dozen other volumes, and has had published more than one hundred essays and eighty book reviews. These have appeared in journals such as Christianity Today, The Christian Century, Christian Scholar's Review, Theology Today and the Journal of Ecumenical Studies.

For twelve years (1990-2002), Grenz held the position of Pioneer McDonald Professor of Baptist Heritage, Theology and Ethics at Carey Theological College and at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. After a one-year sojourn as Distinguished Professor of Theology at Baylor University and Truett Seminary in Waco, Texas (2002-2003), he returned to Carey and resumed his duties as Pioneer McDonald Professor of Theology. In 2004 he assumed an additional appointment as Professor of Theological Studies at Mars Hill Graduate School in Seattle, Washington.

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Vaidas Krasauskas
5.0 out of 5 stars Grenz systematic thelogy
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2009
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S. Grenz Systematic theology is written for the church. It is very well written and solid. The author is very well informed about systematic theology in general, little bit modern in some places. This systematic theology is not for beginners. If you are a beginner in systematic theology buy Wayne Grudem. S. Grenz is very biblical in writing his systematic theology. This theology is well balanced between Calvinism-Arminianism. Author does not go deep into the debates between two theological schools. Ecclesiology for S. Grenz is very important, so he wrote this book for the community of God. S. Grenz systematic theology is catholic and evangelical in heritage. Every serious student of theology must have a copy of this book and read it.
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Caleb Carter
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent modern take on our theology
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2013
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Grenz is one of the most prolific writers and thinkers of our times in terms of theology. There are certainly aspects which I, and all, will disagree with, but Grenz aims to open our eyes to a broader picture of scripture while not putting the theology of our forefathers away. This book walks through beautifully how the church and God relate to one another and how we understand His showy scriptures. This is a book worth adding to your collection of thoughts of theology.
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Gerald W. Ford
5.0 out of 5 stars ... from the mind and learning of one of the best theologians. But
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2014
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Excellently expressed from the mind and learning of one of the best theologians. But, I bought the book because of a lunch meeting I had with Dr. Grenz a year or so before his death. His Christ-like graciousness and passion for the work was so evident, and so encouraging. It felt like I had known him for years.
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Brad Cwell
4.0 out of 5 stars Not a fan of Social Trinity but plenty to glean
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2023
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This is definitely a text designed for the seminary. It doesn't leave a lot of room for understanding the other perspectives outside of social trinitarianism, calvinism, or the Reformed/Southern Baptist view at the time of this writing. Perhaps it is because this book was written at a time when North American Christians and Churches were attempting to make the gospel relevant, Grentz like others in the Trinity as Community camp may have overlayed anthropology onto their theology.
However, there ARE aspects of community within the Trinity and the church that are necessarily articulated well, especially as it relates to the work of the Holy Spirit in the community of faith and in individuals, and eschatology.
At times ecclessiology overpowers the christology, soteriology.
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Dennis W. Bailey
5.0 out of 5 stars Very understandable
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2013
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I purchased this book for a seminary course, and although it is academically written, it tackles a wide arrange of subjects. It begins with rudimentary subjects such as the trinity, so you need not be a seminary student to understand the subjects. It provides a variety of viewpoints as well for purposes of comparison.
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Chris Altrock
5.0 out of 5 stars Rich and Rewarding
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2014
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Grenz does a superb job covering basic systematic theology while also weaving the theme of community/trinity throughout. The book is a wonderful resource for those wanting to grow deeper in their understanding of the most basic elements of the Christian faith. Easy to read, well researched and practical.
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Jerry A. Carter
5.0 out of 5 stars Everyday Theology
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2017
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Provides an in-depth, non-technical, look at a number of theological subjects. Good reference for lay-persons as well as clergy. Using it as a supplement resource on study of the Trinity.
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Maple Walnut
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, but a bit scattered
Reviewed in Canada on April 15, 2024
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Interesting systematic theology by Stanley Grenz. There's a lot to glean from this book, but also some odd choices, such as directly importing Hegel's definition of personhood without effectively integrating it into his method.
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