T&T Clark Reader in John Webster

by R. Michael Allen (Editor)

This Reader charts John Webster's theology from its earliest development, guiding the reader through selective essays that represent his corpus. It is an excellent introduction to the breadth of his writings, which teaches students how to engage with his particular mode of theological argument.



T&T Clark Reader in John Webster starts with a biographical, chronological and topical survey of Webster's theological development. It notes his shifting conversation partners and his abiding theological principles. The editor places the essays in context with short introductions, as well as editorial footnotes clarifying key terms, historical or exegetical arguments or polemical emphases. This is an essential introduction to Webster's work and his impact on classical and contemporary theology.

240 pages, Hardcover

Published October 15, 2020

About the author

R. Michael Allen (PhD, Wheaton College) is Kennedy Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at Knox Theological Seminary in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He is ordained in the Evangelical Presbyterian Church and is the author of several books.

Reviews

[Aidan Creel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant!

[Paul · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dr. Allen has done us all a great service by collecting and commenting on these profound essays of John Webster.

I read some essays for class in their entirety and skimmed a few others.

It's especially helpful to see Webster reliance on classical sources (Gregory, Augustine, Aquinas, etc.), but there are also typical modern / 20th century vocabulary terms and emphases.

[Jean Carlos · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great introduction and overview of Webster’s theology. His essay on Intellectual Patience and on God’s relation to creatures are particular stand-outs. A must read for anyone interested in his theology or on late 20th-early 21st century systematic theology.

[Peter Stonecipher · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful selection of Webster's essays which both address a breadth of subjects and also a consistency of theme and thought. Helpful introductions by Allen and footnotes.

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

The beauty of Dr. Webster’s writing is his consistent connection of various workings of the divine economy to God’s works “ad intra”. From the internal processions of the Triune God proceed the divine missions, which is an important reminder for creatures living in the natural world; we forget and avoid reflecting on our own derivation and dependency, of the divine fountain of life and universal cause of all things. It’s academic reading for sure, if you have a lay-person interested in Webster I’d recommend “Holiness” to start.