Reviews

"It has often been said that the doctrine of the Holy Trinity is better caught than taught. In step with that sentiment, and in the 'spirit' of the late Catherine LaCugna, Rod Leupp shares LaCugna's conviction that 'the doctrine of the Trinity is in fact the most practical of all doctrines, ' and thus sets out to explore why the recent renewal of trinitarian theology is underway. At this point of query, Rod enters into a rich and probing conversation with some of the most prominent theologians--Karl Barth, J?rgen Moltmann, Karl Rahner, Paul Fiddes, Paul Molnar, Dorothy Sayers, Wolfhart Pannenberg, Robert Jenson, Thomas Torrance, Eberhard J?ngel, Christoph Schw?bel, Elie Wiesel, et al.--and investigates with them salient patterns and themes that are at the very heart and mystery of the triune God. While there are many discernible insights and reasons for the resurgence of interest in trinitarian theology that are examined in this book, the most ignored reason that is brilliantly explored by Rod Leupp is this: the triune God of Scriptures, who is 'for us and our salvation, ' is the triune God who 'suffers with us.' It is in this mystery of God's suffering where some of Rod's deepest and most personal insight into the mystery and wisdom of trinitarian reflection emerges. This book will not only familiarize one with the landscape of trinitarian theology, but it will also draw one deeply into the life of the triune God who shares our life by suffering right alongside us, enabling us to 'truly' know God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and thus come to know the greatest mystery of the Trinity: God is love."--K. Steve McCormick, Professor of Historical Theology and William M. Greathouse Chair for Wesleyan-Holiness Theology, Nazarene Theological Seminary