God Is Impassible and Impassioned: Toward a Theology of Divine Emotion (Paperback)
God Is Impassible and Impassioned: Toward a Theology of Divine Emotion (Paperback)
- 336-page paperback study by Rob Lister examining the doctrine of divine impassibility and the question of divine suffering
- Surveys historical perspectives from Augustine, Aquinas, Luther, and other major theologians to trace the doctrine's development
- Develops a contemporary hermeneutical and exegetical case for divine emotions while maintaining core doctrinal commitments
- Argues for a model in which God is both impassible and impassioned, integrating theology proper, christology, and pastoral implications
- Published by Crossway; suitable for pastors, seminary students, and theological scholars
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Rob Lister's God Is Impassible and Impassioned offers a careful theological study of the doctrine of divine impassibility, weighing historical, biblical, and contemporary arguments. Lister traces the doctrine through influential figures such as Augustine, Aquinas, and Luther, evaluates modern rejections of impassibility, and proposes a synthesized model in which God is fundamentally impassible yet able to be properly affected in ways consistent with his will.
- Survey of historical treatments of impassibility from Augustine, Aquinas, Luther, and other key theologians
- Presents a contemporary hermeneutical and exegetical case for understanding divine emotions without compromising God's character
- Argues for a theological model that holds God to be both impassible and impassioned, integrating the doctrine of God with christology and pastoral concerns
- 336 pages; paperback; published by Crossway
- Ideal for scholars, pastors, and students seeking a rigorous yet accessible treatment of divine emotion and the doctrine of God
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Product Category: DevotionalLanguage: EnglishUPC: 9781433532412Print Type: Standard PrintCover Type: PaperbackBrand : CrosswayFilter Product Type: PhysicalCondition: New
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- What is God Is Impassible and Impassioned about?
Rob Lister's book is a theological study of the doctrine of divine impassibility that weighs historical, biblical, and contemporary arguments and proposes a synthesized model in which God is fundamentally impassible yet can be properly affected in ways consistent with his will.
- Who should read this book?
It is written for pastors, seminary students, theological scholars, and other readers seeking a rigorous yet accessible treatment of divine emotion and the doctrine of God.
- Which historical and theological sources does the book engage?
The book surveys historical treatments of impassibility by figures such as Augustine, Aquinas, and Luther, engages other major theologians, and evaluates modern rejections of impassibility alongside contemporary hermeneutical and exegetical work.
- What are the book's format and publication details?
Paperback, 336 pages, published by Crossway.
- Does the book defend classical impassibility or reject it?
Rather than wholly rejecting impassibility, Lister evaluates modern critiques and argues for a theological model that holds God to be both impassible and impassioned, integrating doctrine proper with christology and pastoral concerns.
