{"product_id":"the-cathedral-of-theology","title":"The Cathedral of Theology","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaying the Foundation for a Classical Christian Theology \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood theology requires a firm foundation. But how can we lay a good foundation in our theological work? Moreover, what is theology and how does one do theology? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the first volume in the Pillars of Christian Dogmatics series, \u003ci\u003eThe Cathedral of Theology\u003c\/i\u003e is a work of prolegomena to establish principles for theology. This book takes an exegetical, historical, philosophical, and doctrinal approach to explore: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhat theology is \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe necessary virtues for doing theology \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe relationship between God’s knowledge and human knowledge \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erevelation, both natural and supernatural \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe relationship between faith and reason \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe relationship of metaphysics to theology \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprinciples of biblical interpretation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to organize theology \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe covenantal context for theology \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe use of imagination \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe boundaries of doctrinal truth and error \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe pursuit of beauty \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing the metaphor of a cathedral, Fesko argues for the supreme importance of attending to the basis of the building before advancing the further work of building out walls, windows, and ceilings. With such topics in hand, his book offers the blueprint, prepares the site, and lays the foundation for a beautiful and lasting theological edifice. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Cathedral of Theology\u003c\/i\u003e serves as an ideal theology textbook for students and also stands as a rich resource for scholars seeking to deepen their understanding of the foundational structures and enduring beauty of theological study. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Series \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Pillars of Christian Dogmatics series seeks to foster contemplation of the triune God through the retrieval of classical, orthodox theology for the church and the world. Featuring field-leading scholars, each volume offers an intensive study of key topics in theology using exegetical, historical, philosophical, and doctrinal resources, while simultaneously embodying the interpretive commitments exhibited across the Great Tradition. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LLS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40672475840641,"sku":"696367","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8070\/3361\/files\/1486398_1_0d0d6cb6-017f-47f0-a26a-c6106b300162.jpg?v=1774716261","url":"https:\/\/www.soacb.com\/products\/the-cathedral-of-theology","provider":"Seed of Abraham Christian Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}