{"product_id":"systematic-philosophical-theology-volume-2b-on-god-excursus-on-natural-theology-on-the-trinity-hardback-9781394309047","title":"Systematic Philosophical Theology, Volume 2b; On God: Excursus on Natural Theology, on The Trinity (Hardback) 9781394309047","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eSystematic Philosophical Theology, Volume 2b\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eOn God: Excursus on Natural Theology, on The Trinity\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eWilliam Lane Craig (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394309047, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 7 May 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e496 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.4 x 18 x 3 cm, 1.134 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePresents a transformative journey through Christian doctrine\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilliam Lane Craig's \u003ci\u003eSystematic Philosophical Theology\u003c\/i\u003e is a multi-volume explication of Christian doctrine in the classic Protestant tradition of the \u003ci\u003eloci communes\u003c\/i\u003e as seen through the lens of contemporary analytic philosophy. Uniquely blending the disciplines of biblical theology, historical theology, and analytic theology, these volumes aim to provide readers with a biblical and philosophically coherent articulation of a wide range of Christian doctrines. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume II treats the locus \u003ci\u003eOn God\u003c\/i\u003e in two parts. The first part, \u003ci\u003eVolume IIa: Attributes of God,\u003c\/i\u003e explores the coherence of theism. Conceiving of God as an infinite and personal being of maximal greatness, Craig carefully defines and explicates the divine attributes of incorporeality, necessity, aseity, simplicity, eternality, omnipresence, omniscience, omnipotence, and goodness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the second part, \u003ci\u003eVolume IIb: Excursus on Natural Theology, On the Trinity,\u003c\/i\u003e Craig examines six arguments for God's existence, including the argument from contingency, the \u003ci\u003ekal\u0026amp;amacr;m\u003c\/i\u003e cosmological argument, the argument from the applicability of mathematics, the argument from cosmic fine-tuning, the moral argument, and the ontological argument, along with the problem of evil. Following the excursus, he transitions to an articulation and defense of Christian theism, formulating a biblical doctrine of the Trinity and offering a model of God as a tripersonal soul. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eContributes to a diverse theological landscape with fresh perspectives on traditional concepts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntegrates insights from authoritative Scriptures and diverse secular disciplines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a synoptic worldview that bridges the gap between religious and scientific knowledge\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngages with deep philosophical questions surrounding Christian doctrine\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents unique formulations of Christian doctrines, such as God's temporality, Molinism, and a social model of the Trinity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffering a clear and structured exposition of complex theological and philosophical topics, \u003ci\u003eSystematic Philosophical Theology, Volume IIb: Excursus on Natural Theology, On the Trinity,\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for graduate and advanced undergraduate students studying philosophy of religion, theology, or apologetics. It serves as a core or supplementary text for courses in systematic theology, philosophical theology, and Christian doctrine, and is an invaluable reference for scholars, theologians, and religious philosophers seeking a deeper understanding of the rational foundations of Christian theism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xiv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocus III De Deo 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExcursus on Natural Theology 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 The Argument from Contingency 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 The Kalām Cosmological Argument 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 The Argument from the Applicability of Mathematics 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 The Argument from the Fine- Tuning of the Universe 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 The Moral Argument 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 The Ontological Argument 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 The Problem of Evil and Suffering 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocus III De Deo 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart II: De Trinitate 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Biblical Data Concerning the Trinity 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 The Philosophical Problem of the Trinity 370\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Concluding Remarks 427\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 429\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubject and Name Index 449\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScripture Index 467\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Religion \u0026amp; beliefs [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Religion \u0026amp; beliefs\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Religion%20\u0026amp;%20beliefs%20%5BHR%5D%22\"\u003eHR\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52453546983704,"sku":"9781394309047","price":45.37,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394309047.jpg?v=1785286264","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/systematic-philosophical-theology-volume-2b-on-god-excursus-on-natural-theology-on-the-trinity-hardback-9781394309047","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}