T. F. Torrance: An Intellectual Biography
'Thomas Torrance is one of the most remarkable theological minds of the twentieth century. He has both plumbed the depths of the tradition and been a daring pioneer in making new connections between fields of knowledge and between churches. The questions he raises deserve to be at the heart of much theological work in the next millennium.'Professor David F. Ford, University of Cambridge'What emerges is, I think, the best available overall account of Torrance's life and theology.'Gary D. Badcock, Modern Believing'This is a beautifully-produced book, enhanced by numerous delightful photographs. Perhaps unwittingly, McGrath's prodigious energy has given us a portrayal of Torrance's ideas warts and all.'Paul Helm, Reformed Theological Journal'The influence of Torrance's penetrating and seminal thought on a host of issues ranging from atonement theory and its trinitarian basis to the relation of theology and science justifies the appellation: the most significant theologian of the late-twentieth century.'Professor Bruce L. McCormack, Princeton Theological Seminary'It is a great gift to the Church that one of today's most popular theologians has written the first biography of Thomas F. Torrance, the 20th century's finest British theologian. Alister McGrath's clear introduction to the work of T. F. Torrance can return to evangelicals one of their best allies.'Gerrit Scott Dawson, The Presbyterian LaymanReviewed in: Irish Theological Quarterly, 65 (2000)Highlights: "This is an imposing book about an imposing man-an engaging starting-point for anyone who knows little of Torrance's work.""an unusual and challenging book! … the book leaves one with a feeling of the exciting challenge to the church at the start of this new century to have a prayerful burden to produce similar pacesetters."- Scottish Bulletin of Evangelical Theology, Spring 2001"those who want a comprehensive and reliable introduction to a theologian, about whom most English evangelicals need to be better informed, will find it here."—Anvil"Clearly written and flawlessly printed." —CTNS Bulletin"Excellent and sure-footed."Scottish Journal of Theology, 2009