Apart from the books published in the Deep Church series (Gospel-driven Church, Evangelicals and tradition and Remembering our future), what other books might be considered as contributing to the 'deep church' conversation. Below are three possible books. What other books should we consider?
1. Listening to the Past: The Place of Tradition in Theology by Steve Holmes (Paternoster, 2001)
This is a collection of essays which reflect on the theology of Calvin, Anselm, Jonathan Edwards, Samuel Taylor Coleridge and the Patristics, as well as others. It has opening and closing chapters which explore the importance of tradition for the church.
2. Why Study the Past? The Quest for the Historical Church by Rowan Williams (DLT, 2005)
The four chapters of this book were first presented as the 2003 Sarum Theological Lectures. The book 'considers how Church history has been used by theologians not just to prove points, but to clarify what we are as human beings.'
3. Towards Baptist Catholicty: Essays on Tradition and the Baptist Vision by Steve Harmon (Paternoster, 2006)
This book is part of the Studies in Baptist History and Thought series. It contains a set of essays which explore the place of tradition in Baptist theology.
Hi Andy,
I'm a fellow baptist and fellow blogger. I always enjoy perusing your blog.
I was wondering if you've read Harmon's book, and if so what you think about it.
I read some of it in manuscript form when I was as Duke Divinity, but never purchased it.
Peace,
Scott
Posted by: Scott | June 01, 2007 at 02:36 PM
Scott, I've read bits of Harmon's book and think its look good. It feels like a set of essays which have been brought together into a book. I think I'm in agreement with the basic argument he is making.
Good to have another baptist blogger. I see your student at Aberdeen. are you doing postgraduate stuff?
Posted by: andy goodliff | June 02, 2007 at 07:09 PM
Andy,
Yes, I'm doing a PhD in systematic & moral theology. I'm writing on Barth and Yoder and "the powers", with Brian Brock and John Webster.
Peace.
Posted by: scott | June 05, 2007 at 01:18 PM