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Thomas Jay Oord is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multi-disciplinary studies. Oord is a best-selling and award-winning author, having written or edited more than forty books. Academic Influence ranks him among the most influential theologians in the 21st century. Oord directs doctoral programs at Northwind Theological Seminary and directs the Center for Open and Relational Theology. He is known for his research and writing on love, open and relational theology, science and religion, evil and power, and the implications of freedom and relationships for transformation.

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I’m Starting to Write Volume Two

I'm beginning to write the second volume of what I anticipate will be a three-volume systematic theology of love. Volume one -- God and Creation -- was published earlier in 2026. Here's a link to it. I'll be posting chapters for volume two on Substack starting in September. And I invite you to become a paid subscriber. Paid subscribers get each entire chapter as I write and post them. They can offer suggestions […]

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