Justification, Volumes 1 & 2 (New Studies in Dogmatics)
Overview
The doctrine of justification stands at the center of our systematic reflection on the meaning of salvation as well as our piety, mission, and life together. In his two-volume work on the doctrine of justification, Michael Horton seeks not simply to repeat noble doctrinal formulas and traditional proof texts, but to encounter the remarkable biblical justification texts in conversation with the provocative proposals that, despite a wide range of differences, have reignited the contemporary debates around justification.
- Explores the historic development of the doctrine of justification
- Provides concise, focused treatments of major topics in dogmatic theology through a contemporary lens
- Bridges the gap between exegesis and theology
Respectfully yet relentlessly pressing Horton’s many conversation partners in New Testament, this thorough, systematic, and far-ranging work advances a reading both distinctive and yet more traditional than many of today’s dominant paradigms. Horton also exposes some of our blind spots, properly challenging mischaracterizations of the Reformers. In contrast to some New Testament scholars driven too much by modern philosophic premises, Horton is often more faithful to ancient interpretations relevant to the biblical cultures. As a New Testament scholar, I profited repeatedly from his historical context for various theological approaches in modern New Testament scholarship.
—Craig Keener, F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary
This is a serious and important work coming from a leading Reformed theologian. It concerns a pivotal doctrine that was at the heart of the Reformation and that continues to provoke differences between Protestants and Catholics. Both Protestant and Catholic readers—not only scholars but also theologically interested laity—will profit by wrestling with this learned historical study.
—Gerald R. McDermott, Anglican Chair of Divinity, Beeson Divinity School
- Title: Justification, Volumes 1 & 2 (2 vols.)
- Author: Michael Horton
- Editors: Michael Allen and Scott R. Swain
- Series: New Studies in Dogmatics
- Publisher: Zondervan
- Publication Date: 2018
- Volumes: 2
- Pages: 928
- Resource Type: Systematic Theology
- Topic: Soteriology
Partially includedMichael Horton (PhD) is Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics at Westminster Seminary in California. Author of many books, including The Christian Faith: A Systematic Theology for Pilgrims on the Way, he also hosts the White Horse Inn radio program.
