Stephen R. Holmes (Ph.D., King's College London) is senior lecturer in systematic theology at the University of St. Andrews, Scotland. His books include Listening to the Past: The Place of Tradition in Theology (Paternoster and Baker, 2002) and Christian Doctrine: A Reader, edited with Lindsey Hall and Murray Rae (SCM, 2010).
"In summary, The Quest for the Trinity is a positive contribution
to Trinitarian theology. . . . Ultimately, I hope it leads more
people to a deeper Christian understanding of the doctrine of the
Trinity—a central truth of the faith."
*Rev. Shane Lems, Modern Reformation, September/October 2014*
"Trinitarian theology has been a rallying cry for a particular
constructive project in modern dogmatics. . . . In this volume,
Holmes sets out a rather different account, one which tracks the
tradition with greater care. This will in all likelihood be a
healthy corrective to some enamored with an inflated or
hypertrophied trinitarian theology."
*Oliver Crisp, Fuller Theological Seminary*
"In this lively and engrossing book, Stephen Holmes charts the
development of the doctrine of the Trinity . . . calling into
question some established conventions about the history of
trinitarian theology. This is a work of considerable theological
intelligence and historical discrimination; it will enjoy a wide
readership."
*John Webster, University of Aberdeen*
"What Holmes accomplishes is a challenge to much of current
theology. He lays down this challenge clearly and with great
documentation. In the course of his argument, Holmes makes
admirably clear why even abstruse differences matter in how we live
our lives of faith."
*Ellen K. Wondra, Anglican Theological Review, 96.4*
"It is rare to write something which can be both a textbook and a
real intervention in a debate, but Steve Holmes has pulled it off.
As a textbook for serious students, this is superb, covering the
history of the doctrine in a way that is fresh, illuminating,
concise and intelligent. I wish we had had it sooner."
*Karen Kilby, University of Nottingham*
"Stephen Holmes's book is brilliant in so many ways: provocative,
timely, historically nuanced, theologically insightful,
academically courageous and wonderfully sane. This book is must
reading for all interested not only in the ongoing scholarly debate
about trinitarian theology, but also for those concerned that their
worship of the triune God echoes, in some meaningful ways, the
voices of the saints throughout the ages."
*Kelly M. Kapic, Covenant College*
"The story that Holmes tells, a story of tradition lost not
retrieved, is a sad account indeed, and accurate. It is hoped that
in light of this narrative, evangelical theologians will return to
the rich trinitarian tradition of the Cappadocians, Augustine and
the Reformers. When evangelicals return to this tradition they will
drink from wells they did not dig and eat from trees they did not
plant. Most importantly, they will be returning the church to the
heart of the Christian tradition, the trinitarian God who is
revealed in Scripture."
*J. T. English with Glenn R. Kreider, Bibliotheca Sacra, April-June
2014*
"I recommend the reading of this book to those who want to
understand not only the differences between the classical and
modern renditions of the doctrine of the Trinity, but also to
better understand the presuppositional differences behind such
interpretations."
*Marcos Blanco, Journal of Asia Adventist Seminary, 16.1
(2013)*
"By the end, Holmes offers readers both a survey and a critique. As
a survey, it is a masterfully concise and nuanced exploration into
the historical heart of Christian theology. As a critique, it is a
timely challenge to prevailing historical narratives. . . . In
academia, this text will serve as a valuable interlocutor for
engaging contemporary trends, while also engendering substantial
discussion among scholars, as it already has."
*James A. Garcia, Trinity Journal, Fall 2017*
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