The Doctrine of the Incarnation Opened: An Abridgement with Introduction and Response
Ebook
Overview
Edward Irving’s Christological thought was at the center of a theological storm in the early nineteenth century. For Irving, that God the Son assumed a fallen human nature was of the upmost importance. Without this, he believed, the reality of salvation was questioned, the trinitarian grammar of the work of God was neglected, and the basis of Christian discipleship in the power of the Spirit was emptied of its power. Irving’s views on this matter went on to inform the thought of John McLeod Campbell, Thomas F. Torrance, and Karl Barth. This abridgement presents Irving’s distinctive views regarding the person of Jesus Christ in an accessible format. Readers will be further assisted in engaging with Irving’s views with an introduction and a critical response.
“This outstanding book on the radical theology of Edward Irving
is based on his handwritten sermons on the incarnation. For those
people who have neglected or forgotten Irving, the collection of
sermons is augmented by an excellent introduction to his life and
work by Graham McFarland and a response to Irving’s view of the
sinfulness of Christ’s human nature by Daniel Cameron These two
chapters act as essential book ends to Irving’s sermons.”
—Andrew Walker, emeritus professor, King’s College, London, and
writer for The Angel of Regent Square, a dramatized
documentary of Edward Irving for BBC radio
“Edward Irving’s idea of redemption as centered on the training of
the human will of Christ by the Spirit in the incarnation has
usually offended his critics. So perhaps understandably and
helpfully, the sermons—which read like theological treatises with a
blessed rage for pulpit clarity—are sandwiched by the largely ‘pro’
accounts by the doyen of Irving studies, Graham Macfarlane (he
highlights Irving as a Trinitarian, inspired by Hooker and Owen)
and by Daniel Cameron. . . . Even if one is not completely
convinced, the combination of the great man’s pulpit eloquence and
these explanatory apologies, which has seen the light of a new day
through a pleasing team effort, deserves to be savored and
appreciated.”
—Mark W. Elliott, professor, Universities of Glasgow and
Toronto
“Did Christ become incarnate in a fallen human nature? This helpful
abridgement of Edward Irving’s sermons on the incarnation, along
with orienting introductions and a response essay, opens the door
to his deeply theological and practical reasons for answering
‘Yes.’ Take it and read, and judge his arguments for
yourself!”
—Jerome Van Kuiken, professor, Oklahoma Wesleyan
University
- Title: The Doctrine of the Incarnation Opened: An Abridgement with Introduction and Response
- Authors: Edward Irving, Alexander J. D. Irving, Graham McFarlane, Daniel Jordan Cameron
- Publisher: Pickwick Publications
- Print Publication Date: 2021
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781725291843, 1725291843
- Resource ID: LLS:9781725291843
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-10-23T08:31:13Z
Edward Irving (1792–1834) was an influential Scottish clergyman
based in nineteenth-century London.
Alexander J. D. Irving is Lecturer and Tutor in Theology, St
Mellitus College, London.