Christ and Reconciliation: A Constructive Christian Theology for the Pluralistic World, vol. 1
Peter Phan-- Georgetown University"Veli-Matti Karkkainen develops a vigorous understanding of Christ as reconciler that is solidly rooted in the Bible and the Christian tradition and at the same time sympathetic to contemporary insights. With awe and admiration readers of this comprehensive and lucid book will no doubt link its author's name with Thomas, Calvin, Barth, Moltmann, and other theological luminaries. After the completion of Karkkainen's five-volume project, theology will not be the same."S. Mark Heim-- Andover Newton Theological School"Karkkainen brings an extraordinary breadth of theological learning and sympathy to this unique project. Though his canvas is vast, his patience and care in representing the views of all he engages are exemplary. . . . I am grateful both for what this volume delivers to its readers and for all that it promises to come."Peter DeMey-- University of Leuven"In continuous dialogue with global theology and world religions, Pentecostal theologian Veli-Matti Karkkainen sheds new light on trinitarian Christian faith in all its aspects. . . . Openness to all forms of contextual theology is for him not a matter of political correctness to be expressed in a footnote, but lies at the heart of his methodology. . . .Christ and Reconciliationis a must-read for all theology students."Paul S. Chung-- Luther Seminary"Christ and Reconciliationdemonstrates a groundbreaking project of reframing constructive and systematic theology in search of a coherent vision in post-Western Christianity: inclusive, dialogical, and hospitable."