An edition of A Trinitarian Theology of Law (2009)

A Trinitarian Theology of Law

In Conversation with Jürgen Moltmann, Oliver O'Donovan and Thomas Aquinas

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An edition of A Trinitarian Theology of Law (2009)

A Trinitarian Theology of Law

In Conversation with Jürgen Moltmann, Oliver O'Donovan and Thomas Aquinas

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This book explores the neglected significance of the doctrine of the Trinity for the understanding of human law. Through interaction with the thought of Jürgen Moltmann, Oliver O'Donovan and Thomas Aquinas, it argues that human law is called to play a positive but limited role in maintaining "shallow justice" and relative peace. Human law is overshadowed by the work of the Son, included in the purposes of the Father, and used as an instrument by the Holy Spirit. However, the Spirit works in those who are in Christ to effect "deep justice", a work of sanctification which culminates in glorification - the experience of perfect, free, willing obedience in heaven. Thinking about law in the light of the Trinity enables us to understand its role, its purpose and its limits.

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Authentic Media
Pages
262

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First Sentence

"Joan Lockwood O’Donovan opens her Theology of Law and Authority in the English Reformation with the dramatic claim that ‘From a theological perspective, it is arguable that all public disagreement is about authority and law, divine and human, whatever may be the ostensible issues.’ If this is correct, then adopting a proper theological approach to the question of law is of fundamental importance."

Table of Contents

The Necessity of a Trinitarian Theology of Law
Page 1
The Social Trinitarianism of Jürgen Moltmann
Page 22
Oliver O'Donovan: Political Authority in the Light of the Ascended Christ
Page 87
Thomas Aquinas's Theology of the Holy Spirit as the New Law
Page 152
Human Law in relation to the Work of the Son and the Spirit
Page 208
Conclusion
Page 235

Edition Notes

Published in
Milton Keynes
Series
Paternoster Theological Monographs

Classifications

Library of Congress
BT111.3 .M34 2009, BT111.2

Edition Identifiers

Open Library
OL23136899M
ISBN 13
9781842276358
OCLC/WorldCat
303019685

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Work ID
OL9013324W

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