{"id":2014,"date":"2012-12-03T14:52:05","date_gmt":"2012-12-03T21:52:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thomasjayoord.com\/index.php\/blog\/archives\/relational_theology_a_contemporary_introduction"},"modified":"2023-11-02T11:54:50","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T18:54:50","slug":"relational_theology_a_contemporary_introduction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thomasjayoord.com\/index.php\/blog\/archives\/relational_theology_a_contemporary_introduction","title":{"rendered":"Relational Theology: A Contemporary Intro"},"content":{"rendered":"

I’m happy to announce the release of what I think is a much-needed and long-overdue book: Relational Theology: a Contemporary Introduction<\/em>!<\/p>\n

As a co-editor (with Brint Montgomery and Karen Winslow), I have a biased opinion of the worth of this little gem. But I think most would agree that an easy-to-read introduction to how relational theology addresses the major issue of life is could be very helpful.<\/p>\n

The roster of essay writers for this book is impressive. And the subjects they address are vast. Here’s a look at the table of contents:<\/p>\n

0. What is Relational Theology?<\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Thomas Jay Oord<\/p>\n

I. Doctrines of Theology in Relational Perspective <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

John Wesley and Relational Theology – Barry L. Callen<\/p>\n

The “Way” of Triune Love – K. Steve McCormick<\/p>\n

The Person and Work of Christ – R. Larry Shelton<\/p>\n

Relational Theology and the Holy Spirit – Amos Yong<\/p>\n

Participation in God – Charles J. Conniry, Jr.<\/p>\n

Relational Love – Thomas J. Oord<\/p>\n

The Image of God – Samuel M. Powell<\/p>\n

The Freedom Inherent in Relational Theology – Brint Montgomery<\/p>\n

Faith in Relations – Wm. Curtis Holtzen<\/p>\n

Sin in Relational Perspective – Michael Lodahl<\/p>\n

A Relational Understanding of Atonement – Derek Flood<\/p>\n

A Relational View of Salvation and Sanctification – Timothy J. Crutcher<\/p>\n

II. Biblical Witness in Relational Perspective<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Cooperative Covenant Partners in the Bible – Karen Strand Winslow<\/p>\n

The Authority of the Bible – Dwight Swanson<\/p>\n

The Revelation and Inspiration of Scripture – Dennis Bratcher<\/p>\n

“God with Us”: Reading Scripture (Relationally) as the Church – Richard P. Thompson<\/p>\n

III. The Christian Life in Relational Perspective<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Relational Theology and Ecclesiology – Philip R. Hamner<\/p>\n

Prayer and our Relationship with God – Libby Tedder<\/p>\n

Relational Theology and the Means of Grace – Dean G. Blevins<\/p>\n

The Medium is the Message: Preaching and Relational Theology – T. Scott Daniels<\/p>\n

Worship as Relational Renewal and Redemption of the World – Brent D. Peterson<\/p>\n

Spiritual Formation & Relational Theology – Douglas S. Hardy<\/p>\n

Pastoral Ministry – Jeren Rowell<\/p>\n

IV. Ethics and Justice in Relational Perspective<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ethics as Relational – Kevin Twain Lowery<\/p>\n

The Cross or Caesar? A Postcolonial Query – Gabriel Salguero<\/p>\n

Social Justice and Relational Theology – Brian K. Postlewait<\/p>\n

Relational Dimensions of Feminist Theology – Diane Leclerc<\/p>\n

Jewish-Christian Dialogue – Marty Alan Michelson<\/p>\n

The God of Love and the Multiplicity of Religious Traditions – Mark H. Mann<\/p>\n

Initial Creation and Relational Theology – Karen Strand Winslow<\/p>\n

God’s Relation to Nature – Sharon R. Harvey<\/p>\n

Explore the Book!<\/span><\/h3>\n

I’m sure my co-editors join me in thanking Point Loma Press (and Mark Mann) for taking on this book. Wipf and Stock prints the book, but Point Loma Press is the primary publisher of record.<\/p>\n

To get an idea of the book’s content, check its Amazon page<\/a>. Feel free to look inside and read a chapter or two.<\/p>\n

As of this writing (12\/3\/12), however, the book is still too new to be available on Amazon.com. You’ll have to buy it direct from the printer<\/a>. Fortunately, it’s on sale at the printer’s website as a way to generate interest in the book.<\/p>\n

Of course, I’m hoping you decide to get a copy or two. Maybe this will make a good Christmas gift for someone (or for yourself)!<\/p>\n

Here’s to hoping this book proves helpful to many!<\/p>\n

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