Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der Wissenschaften Trinitarian Hermeneutics: The Hermeneutical Significance of Karl Barth's Doctrine of the Trinity: 66 (American University Studies, Series 7: Theology & Religion)

This scholarly treatment of a pertinent theme in contemporary Barth studies carries research into the hermeneutical dimensions of Barth's Trinity doctrine well beyond what has been available until now. Thoroughly researched, this book enters into the contemporary dialogue on the subject initiated by the German scholar, Eberhard Jungel. Focusing primarily on the functional aspects of the dogma within Barth's "Church Dogmatics," Leslie illustrates not only the hermeneutical rules which Barth employs in his theological system, particularly in the theological use of tradition and philosophy, but also the theological understanding of language which underlies these rules. The book offers astonishing new insights into the relevance of Barth's thought for the continuing hermeneutical discussion within Christian theology." Review -Leslie skillfully explores the hermeneutical role played by the doctrine of the Trinity in Barth's 'Church Dogmatics'. His description of the role of this doctrine in shaping Barth's formation of language about God and the human self seeks to take the Swiss master seriously, in a day when Barth is increasingly pushed aside as merely a milepost in theological history, rather than as a continuing voice in theology.- (Stanley J. Grenz, Carey-Regent College) -Dr. Leslie has given us in this book the fruit of his long reflection on a topic of great theological importance, the status of Karl Barth's claim to tell us the truth about God and the truth about ourselves by way of a Trinity-centered dogmatics...The book as a whole is a journey through much of modern theology, and will be appreciated for its many mature insights into the status of the Barthian enterprise at the close of the period.- (James Wm. McClendon, Jr., Fuller Theological Seminary) -Leslie's summaries and footnotes are a veritable gold mine, providing a comprehensive and fair introduction to German and English literature on Barth and theological hermeneutics. Most impressive is the way he reads Barth. His aim is to neither criticize nor defend Barth but to grapple with the subject matter of his work in the light of the questions raised by theological hermeneutics.- (Lois Malcolm, The Journal of Religion) -This volume offers an excellent resource for advanced courses in Barth's theology as well as for seminars on the doctrine of the trinity in recent theology.- (Daniel L. Migliore, Religious Studies Review) " About the Author The Author: Benjamin Leslie is assistant professor for systematic theology and Christian Ethics at the North American Baptist Seminary in Sioux Falls, SD. He holds an M.Div. from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY, a Th.M. from the Baptist Theological Seminary in Ruschlikon, Switzerland, and the D.Theol. degree from the theological faculty of the University of Zurich."