Calvinism and Middle Knowledge: A Conversation - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1532645740 ISBN 13: 9781532645747

Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2019

Synopsis

Calvinism and Middle Knowledge is an anthology of essays that moves the discussion of Molinism/middle knowledge out of the philosophical arena, where it has almost exclusively remained, and into the broader theological community. In particular, it sparks a conversation between Calvinists and Molinists regarding the fruitfulness or deficiencies of middle knowledge and the feasibility or infeasibility of Calvinist use of middle knowledge without acceptance of libertarian human freedom. To this end, nine distinguished experts address such topics as the history of the doctrine of middle knowledge, the potential role of Molinism in discussions of evolution and intelligent design, Calvinist concerns with Molinism, and Calvinist appropriation of middle knowledge. This book empowers theologians, historians, biblical scholars, and pastors to join the ongoing conversation and to judge for themselves what explanatory role middle knowledge may or may not play in accounts of providence and practical theology. ""The significance of this book goes beyond what one might infer from its title. Brilliant in content, readable in style, and gracious in tone, this edited volume even-handedly examines the philosophical vitality and the theological possibilities and concerns of middle knowledge when brought into conversation with other important theological issues. Well done."" --Bruce A. Little, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ""The essays contained in this volume are both creative and thought-provoking.Calvinism and Middle Knowledgeoffers a fresh perspective on the utility of middle knowledge and whether Calvinists can rightfully make use of it.Laing, MacGregor, and Welty have done a fine job. This is a must have for those interested in the foreknowledge debate."" --TylerDaltonMcNabb, Houston Baptist University John D. Laing is Professor of Systematic Theology and Philosophy at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Havard School for Theological Studies, Houston, Texas. Kirk R. MacGregor is Assistant Professor and Chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religion at McPherson College, McPherson, Kansas. Greg Welty is Professor of Philosophy at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, North Carolina.

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About the Authors

John D. Laing is Assistant Professor of Theology & Philosophy at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary's Havard School in Houston, Texas. He also currently serves as the Brigade Chaplain for the 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (TXARNG), headquartered in Houston. Chaplain (LTC) Laing's deployments include Operation Noble Eagle (ONE), Operation Joint Guardian/KFOR, and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Kirk R. MacGregor is associate professor of philosophy and religion and department chair at McPherson College. He is the author of Luis de Molina: The Life and Theology of the Founder of Middle Knowledge (2015) and A Molinist-Anabaptist Systematic Theology (2007), and he is co-editor of Calvinism and Middle Knowledge: A Conversation (2019).

Edition details

• Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1532645740
• ISBN 13: 9781532645747
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 310
• Editor: Laing John D, MacGregor Kirk R, Welty Greg