The Holy Spirit

by Robert Letham

Publisher:

P&R

, 2023

Overview

The Holy Spirit is God and indivisible from the Father and the Son. Robert Letham thus develops a holistic and canonical view of the Spirit in the context of the Trinity, the person and work of Christ, and redemption. Heeding the cumulative wisdom of God’s people through the ages, he touches on disputed matters with care and grace—ultimately providing a deeply biblical, irenic, and engaging contribution to our understanding of the doctrine of the Holy Spirit.

Contents

• Part 1: The Holy Spirit and the Trinity
• Part 2: The Holy Spirit in the Bible

Praise for the Print Edition

A gold mine of scholarship. . . . It is a rare scholar who can write well in both historical and biblical theology, and Letham is eminently qualified to do so.

—Joel R. Beeke

Dr. Letham has provided us with a clear and thorough examination of the Christian doctrine of the Holy Spirit, explaining how controversies have arisen and been debated over the centuries. He presents different views fairly and respects the positions taken by others, while at the same time he defends classical Reformed orthodoxy with grace and conviction. . . . An essential reference work.

—Gerald Bray

A rich combination of biblical, historical, and systematic theology coupled with shrewd analysis and insight, all placed in tribute to the triune Lord.

—Sinclair B. Ferguson

One need not agree at every point to greatly benefit from this sound and, in view of persisting controversies, balanced treatment of the person and work of the Holy Spirit. All told, an impressive accomplishment.

—Richard B. Gaffin Jr.

Take[s] us on a historical, biblical, and theological journey that wonderfully and engagingly presents to us the riches and richness of who the Spirit is, what he does, and what he continues to do in creation and redemption. This is a book written for the church—theologians and pastors will benefit greatly, but so will ‘ordinary’ church members.

—Ian Hamilton

This is an excellent comprehensive study of the Holy Spirit, one that those with an interest in the topic cannot afford to ignore.

—Tony Lane

This is a work of massive erudition, reflecting a lifetime of disciplined study, while at the same time excelling in analysis and evaluation. Yet it is also marked by appropriate humility. . . . Students seeking light on such questions as the filioque and the gifts of the Spirit will turn to this rich source for years to come.

—Donald Macleod

Product Details

• Title: The Holy Spirit
• Author: Robert Letham
• Publisher: P&R
• Print Publication Date: 2023
• Logos Release Date: 2023
• Pages: 343
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Holy Spirit; Trinity
• ISBNs: 9781629953816, 9781629953809, 1629953814, 1629953806
• Resource ID: LLS:PRTHEHOLYSPIRIT
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2023-12-28T17:54:46Z

About Robert Letham

Robert Letham, presbyterian pastor and theologian, teaches Systematic Theology at the Wales Evangelical School of Theology, formerly Evangelical Theological College of Wales. Previously he was Senior Minister of Emmanuel Orthodox Presbyterian Church Wilmington Delaware for 17 years. He has taught at London Bible College (now London School of Theology), and most recently was Adjunct Professor of Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary Philadelphia and Visiting Professor of Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Baltimore / Washington DC.