Reformational Theology : A New Paradigm for Doing Dogmatics

This book truly breaks new ground. By incorporating the rich fruits of recent biblical scholarship into dogmatics, Reformational Theology serves to bring the fields of systematic theology and biblical studies — often, sadly, at odds with each other — closer together.

Following the biblical story line of creation-fall-redemption- consummation, Gordon Spykman's "new paradigm" systematic represents a notable revision of the traditional loci method.

Taking John Calvin's theology as a crucial point of historical orientation and standing on the shoulders of many other theological giants of the past, Spykman's monumental reformulation of Reformed dogmatics provides a real and respectable alternative to both the older dualist and the newer monist traditions. Also of significance is that this new approach to dogmatics contextualizes theology by cross- referencing it with biblical worldview studies and Christian philosophy.

The culmination of Spykman's thirty-five-year preaching and teaching career, Reformational Theology: A New Paradigm for Doing Dogmatics will find a welcome place in many seminary and college courses on systematic theology and Christian doctrine. Ministers, bible teachers, and theologically interested general readers will also profit from this remarkable work.