TY - BOOK AU - Thompson, John, 1922- TI - Modern trinitarian perspectives SN - 0195088999 AV - BT109 .T46 1994 PY - 1994/// CY - New York PB - Oxford University Press KW - Trinity KW - History of doctrines KW - 20th century KW - Christianity - Trinity N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index ; Introduction -- The Trinity : the mystery of salvation -- A Trinitarian theology of cross and resurrection -- The Triune God and mission -- The Trinity and worship -- The Trinity, society, and politics -- The Trinity, language, and modern thought -- Conclusion N2 - "In this study, Irish Presbyterian theologian John Thompson provides a survey of the wide variety of modern thought on this important theme, examining the work of figures like Karl Barth, Karl Rahner, Wolfhart Pannenberg, and Jurgen Moltmann, and their views on such issues as the relationship of the trinitarian doctrine to Scripture, the Church, philosophy, politics, and society. Both teachers and student of theology will find Modern Trinitarian Perspectives an invaluable introduction to the diverse yet rich and inspiring aspects of this modern debate." -- from back cover ER -