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Justification in Perspective : Historical Developments and Contemporary Challenges
Outlne: Not since the sixteenth century has the doctrine of justification stood so clearly "at the center of theological debate as it has in the last thirty years. This often polemical dialogue has been fueled particularly by discussions on the "New Perspective on Paul." In this important collection, Bruce McCormack draws together diverse voices, committed to an irenic engagement, to expolore the historical development and contemporary understandings of the Protestant doctrine of justification. Though these distinguished authors have different perspectives, they approach the topic graciously, making for a constructive dialogue. Contributors and the topics coverred include:
Mark Bonnington on the Protestant doctrine of justification
Nick Needham on justification in the early church fathers
David F. Wright on justification and Augustine
Carl Trueman on Martin Luther and justification
Karla Wubbenhorst on Calvin's doctrine of justification
Anthony N. S. Lane on justification and the ordo salutis
Bruce L. McCormack on Karl Barth and the evangelical doctrine of imputed righteousness
Henri A. Blocker on the "Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification"
Simon Gathercole on the doctrine of justification in Paul and beyond
N. T. Wright on new perspectives on Paul
Justification in Perspective assesses major contributions of the Christian tradition to the subject. This volume constitutes a progress report on the state of the Protestant doctrine of justification in the midst of challenges and change and serves as a way station to greater understanding and resolution.
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