No One Like Him: The Doctrine of God (Hardcover)

by John S. Feinberg

Book Overview

Many contemporary theologians claim that the classical picture of God painted by Augustine and Aquinas is both outmoded and unbiblical. But rather than abandoning the traditional view completely, John Feinberg seeks a reconstructed model--one that reflects the ongoing advances in human understanding of God's revelation while recognizing the unchanging nature of God and His Word. Feinberg begins by exploring the contemporary concepts of God, particularly...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1581348118
• ISBN13: 9781581348118
• Release Date: April 2006
• Publisher: Crossway
• Length: 880 Pages
• Weight: 2.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.0" x 6.3" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Great reading

This book is great reading and the pricing was affordoble. It was shiped to me in great condition. I would do business with this merchant again Thank you

Terrific Discussion About God

This book really fed me and strengthened my faith. John Feinberg presents God as the King who cares, taking a mediating position between classical theism and process theism. Feinberg surveys the historic and contemporary understandings of who or what God has been thought to be. He discusses the theology of Paul Tillich, Karl Barth, Friedrich Schleiermacher, Immanuel Kant, Albert Ritschl, Hegel, and others. There is also a candid and clear interaction with modernity and postmodernity. He also surveys the ontological, teleological and cosmological arguments for the existence of God. He also surveys the doctrine of the Trinity, and adds to the discussion of the relationship of God to the problem of evil. The Openness of God has been highly debated in evangelical circles, so Feinberg has a lengthy discussion of this theology. He also discusses the relationship of God to the theory of evolution. Feinberg writes in a wonderfully engaging way, and he always shows the utmost respect for the positions he critiques. I loved how it wasn't over my head, and he argues strenuously and persuasively for his own understanding of God. This is an instant classic in evangelical thought. Both lay people and clergy will be highly blessed by this book.

Excellent Contemporary Statement of Evangelical Theology

No One Like Him is the most comprehensive and contemporary work currently available in Evangelical (systematic) theology proper. The author, Dr John Feinberg, Chairman and Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (and my doctoral advisor), not only brings readers into contact with the core historical positions grounding evangelical theology, but significantly emphasizes more contemporary questions within evangelical theology including the perspectives of divine temporality and process theology, both issues regarding which Feinberg has published major previous works. This may very well be the most thorough and current work dealing with the increasingly popular Process Theology from an Evangelical Perspective.This massive 800 page theology text treats thoroughly the 'Being and Nature of God' and 'Acts of God', as well as humanity's 'Concepts of God' wherein trends in contemporary **thought** are analysed and evaluated. If you want to swim in the deep end with a trusted instructor, I thoroughly recommend this text.This volume is one of 10 planned for the 'Foundations of Evangelical Theology' series. Future contributing authors will include Bruce Demarest, David C Clark, Kevin Van Hoozer, and Walter Kaiser.Happy reading. Happy Learning. Happy thinking.sdf

the very best of systematic theology

I am halfway through reading this book and I am very impressed with it. Feinberg gives you a paronamic view of the concepts of God through many centuries and philosophies...he gives much depth and thought to it. This is an excellent reference source for theology proper

One of the Best Theology Proper Texts Available

I bought this book at John Piper's Church over the Labor Day weekend and have already read 1/3 of the book. Having had a Theology Proper course at Southern Evangelical Seminary, and using Charnock's book "The Existence and Attributes of God," I can safely say that Feinberg's book is definitely more comprehensive in its content. John Feinberg has written a massive volume which is so detailed and precise, that he even includes a chapter on Process and Open theology (thus it is also up to date on current theological trends). Feinberg also includes a very comprehensive chapter called "God, Time, and Eternity." In this chapter, Feinberg handles some very difficult philosophical issues in a such a way that most every reader (even if you do not have a background in the issues) should be able to comprehend the content. Current trends in the issues of God and Time are covered, along with discussions of top notch philosophers of religion such as Eleonore Stump, Norman Kretzmann, Paul Helm, Nelson Pike, Brian Leftow, William Hasker, Anthony Kenny, and Thomas Morris. Moreover, this chapter, of course, discusses the views of the classical philosopher's and theologians as well (i.e. Anslem, Augustine, Aquinas, Boethius, etc.)This massive volume details the existence, attributes, nature, decrees, acts, and foreknowledge of God. These issues are not lightly discussed. Rather Feinberg painstakingly takes his reader into territory where the average reader may have not thought to explore. Thus, Feinberg not only guides his reader into deeper thinking but he also guides his reader into areas which might have been ignored by some readers because the content seemed daunting. However, Feinberg's text is simple and yet scholarly enough to reach a very broad audience.I am absolutely amazed at the detail, content, and scope of this book. I am also amazed at the caliber of writing which is exhibited in these 879 pages. This is a lifetime of hard work which is well worth [...] price [....] The only downfall, which I have noticed so far, is in the content which covers the various views on God's foreknowledge and future contingents. When Feinberg deals with the views of Molina, Suarez, and Banez (esp. Molina) he uses and cites secondary sources only. In other words, when he is discussing Molina's views, he quotes from William Lane Craig, or some other contemporary Molinist, instead of quoting directly from Molina. While this is not necessarily bad, it does seem to deter from "original" scholarship by missing what Molina (or Suarez etc.) had to say themselves. Nonetheless, if you are wanting a very detailed theology proper text, which is well written and well researched, then aside from Charnock's text, this is the best I have seen in print!!! I highly recommend this book!!