tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14261952.post115044197725979866..comments2024-03-25T13:40:30.747-04:00Comments on Faith and Theology: For the love of God (16): Why I love Thomas F. TorranceBen Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03800127501735910966noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14261952.post-76645965625309811842007-12-04T14:35:00.000-05:002007-12-04T14:35:00.000-05:00TFT passed away on Dec 2, 07. Let's remember him.TFT passed away on Dec 2, 07. Let's remember him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14261952.post-1150529516475901102006-06-17T03:31:00.000-04:002006-06-17T03:31:00.000-04:00Thanks Ray. I love TFT's work, and your contributi...Thanks Ray. I love TFT's work, and your contribution has been (for me)the highlight of the series so far. BlessingsRory Shinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10378270111323220078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14261952.post-1150509797197764712006-06-16T22:03:00.000-04:002006-06-16T22:03:00.000-04:00My last contact with my former student in Edinburg...My last contact with my former student in Edinburgh was Februry of this year following his visit with Tom. He wrote the following: "I then asked him, if he would not want to wait with his plans 'going to heaven' until his lectures (edited by his nephew Robert Walker) are published (around at the end of this year), he thought, he was not so sure." that's all the info I have. My guess is that T & Clark would probably know about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14261952.post-1150509118274838882006-06-16T21:51:00.000-04:002006-06-16T21:51:00.000-04:00Yes, Goobynelly, I love Torrance's Christian Doctr...Yes, Goobynelly, I love Torrance's <I>Christian Doctrine of God, One Being Three Persons</I> as well -- it's a beautiful work, and it's one of my favourite books on the doctrine of God.<BR/><BR/>Although he never wrote a systematic theology, he did give lectures in dogmatics, and apparently these are due to be published. (Does anyone know exactly when they will be released?)Ben Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03800127501735910966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14261952.post-1150503502053807442006-06-16T20:18:00.000-04:002006-06-16T20:18:00.000-04:00Man, I was SO waiting for this one to be written. ...Man, I was SO waiting for this one to be written. Thanks Ray!<BR/><BR/>The Torrance family has had an immense effect on me. Tom's son, Ian, is now president at Princeton Seminary where I'll be attending this summer. Tom's brother James (who passed away a few years ago) blew me away with his superbook- "Worship, Community, and the Triune God of Grace." And I studied the theology of Karl Barth with Tom's nephew, Alan, at University of St. Andrews in Scotland. <BR/><BR/>If you want a biography on Tom, read Alister McGrath's book. If you want someone to give a decent of Torrance's work, try Elmer Colyer's book "How to Read T.F. Torrance." <BR/><BR/>There were two works of Tom's that have influenced me greatly. First were his collection of essays in "Theology in Reconciliation" (pub. 1975), especially the essays on Baptism and the Eucharist (which some consider to be the best reformed sacramental theology since Calvin) and the Mind of Christ in Worship. The other would be "The Christian Doctrine of God," where Torrance brings it all together to form THE BOOK on the Trinity. My goodness!<BR/><BR/>Although Torrance never wrote a "systematic" theology, his prolific writing shows him at work in many fields. Indeed, Tom has showed that one can be "post-Barthian" and still be a pious evangelical with dedication to the unity of the Church, to Holy Scripture, and ultimately Jesus Christ.Chris TerryNelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03160910808665941467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14261952.post-1150447756974127882006-06-16T04:49:00.000-04:002006-06-16T04:49:00.000-04:00The Trinitarian Faith is a great exposition, defen...<I>The Trinitarian Faith</I> is a great exposition, defense and reflection upon Nicean orthodoxy. It helped introduce me to some of the richness of patristic trinitarian thought.byron smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17938334606675769903noreply@blogger.com