In sum then, wolfhart pannenbergs an introduction to systematic theology is an invaluable resource for those students or interested readers seeking a route into pannenbergs far more comprehensive systematic theology. It is by any standards a crowning achievement in systematic theology and confirms the authors position in the forefront of the worlds theological thinkers in the final part of this century. Wolfhart pannenberg, retired from a long theology career at munich, has died at age 85. His emphasis on history as revelation, centred on the resurrection of christ, has proved important in stimulating debate in both protestant and catholic theology, as well as with nonchristian thinkers. Systematic theology wolfhart pannenberg by jason burns. Collected in this very slim volume are some addresses he gave at western theological seminary, and they serve as both an introduction to some important theological issues, and since they were made at the time he was writing his systematics, as an introduction to this much larger work.
O n september 5, an important voice in academic theology was lost. Born in stettin, germany which is now szczecin poland, pannenberg was baptized at as an infant into the lutheran church. Oct 06, 2015 systematic theology wolfhart pannenberg by jason burns. Introduction to wolfhart pannenbergs systematic theology. The theology of wolfhart pannenberg westminster theological. Whenever i am asked to comment on wolfhart pannenberg s work, i begin with the same admonition.
Pannenberg on the resurrection and historical method. Philosophy plays a critical, mulifaceted role in theology which is conducted in this. This book is the 330th greatest nonfiction book of all time as determined by. He has made a number of significant contributions to modern theology, perhaps most notably his concept of history as a form of revelation centered on the resurrection of christ, which has been widely debated in both protestant and catholic theology, as well as by nonchristian thinkers.
Eugene osterhaven lectureship at western theological seminarya broadly evangelical school. Wolfhart pannenberg 19282014 was an enlightenment theologian who worked to preserve much of the language of traditional theology while attempting to provide an academically acceptable explanation of christian doctrine. A critical comparison of pannenberg and moltmanns respective. He has made a number of significant contributions to modern theology, including his concept of history as a form of revelation centered on the resurrection of christ, which has been widely debated in both protestant and catholic theology, as well as by nonchristian thinkers. Pannenberg 19282014 was a leading systematic theologian who introduced an innovative relationship between eschatology and theology proper. Wolfhart pannenberg on revelation thoughts of a living. Pannenberg focuses on an overview of theology and his theological methodology. Wolfhart pannenberg, introduction to systematic theology 1. Pannenberg was a major twentiethcentury theologian by any count, with a series of brilliant articles, important books on the topics of revelation, christology, ethics, science, anthropology, and metaphysics, and a hefty 3volume systematic theology to cap. Pacifica this volume completes wolfhart pannenberg s magnum opus and is the culmination of this renowned theologians literary output. The result is a theological anthropology that does not derive from dogma or prejudice, but critically evaluates the findings of the disciplines. Comprehensive notes from systematic theology 1 one of pannenbergs cardinal principles was that the parts are experienced now, and can provide a provisional knowledge but only make sense in light of the whole, of the end result. Review of wolfhart pannenberg volume 1, systematic theology.
Wolfhart pannenberg, one of the most significant theologians of the 20th century, died peacefully at 85 at his home near munich. The systematic theology of wolfhart pannenberg 2nd edition by grenz, mr. An introduction to systematic theology by wolfhart. An introduction to systematic theology by wolfhart pannenberg. This attack on kantianism and pannenbergs explicit move toward a more hegelian philosophical orientation help to account for the intimate and positive relationship between theology and historical inquiry in his thinking. Eerdmans publishing company, grand rapids, 1991, pgs. Pannenberg made his first significant mark upon the theological community in 1968 when his influential revelation as history was first published, reacting against a common early 20 th century trend of avoiding historical criticism by embracing it and concluding that revelation was exclusively history. Volume 2 of pannenberg s magnum opus moves beyond the highly touted discussion of systematic prolegomena and theology proper in volume 1 to commanding, comprehensive statements concerning creation, the nature of man, christology, and salvation. Jun 18, 2014 pannenberg has since been surpassed by his student robert jenson on the identity of god i. Despite his baptism, pannenberg had virtually no contact with the church in his early years. But this does not mean thapannenbert gwishe s to borrow.
Perhaps because he views history as the final context of all meaning, pannenberg tends to begin any topic in the systematic theology with a brief history of its discussion. Pannenberg has a well deserved reputation as a theological giant of today. Jan 12, 2010 systematic theology, volume 1 pannenberg, wolfhart, bromiley, geoffrey w. Wolfhart pannenberg boston collaborative encyclopedia of. The strange legacy of theologian wolfhart pannenberg. He has made a number of significant contributions to modern theology. By studying his theology in a polemical fashion, we may become better theologians of redemptive history.
Buy systematic theology, volume 1 reprint by pannenberg, wolfhart, bromiley, geoffrey w isbn. An important mark of a systematic theology is that it be distinct from the rest. The three volumes of pannenberg s systematic theology were published in 1988, 1991, and 1993, so this introduction was actually published at the same time as the second volume. Mar 20, 2015 on this interview on reformed forum, carlton wynne leads us into the world of modern theology by introducing the theology of wolfhart pannenberg. The achievement of wolfhart pannenberg by michael root. Wolfhart pannenberg, an introduction to systematic theology.
Systematic theology on the other hand is the task of offering a comprehensive and coherent presentation of christian teaching ibid. Pannenbergs systematic theology is a brilliant presentation of an authentically christian and intellectually plausible view of reality, developed in intradisciplinary theological cooperation and tested in interdisciplinary dialogue with other sciences. He wants to recapture for systematic theology a fundamental element of the gospels. Wolfhart pannenberg 19282014 was professor emeritus ofsystematic theology at the university of munich anddirector of the institute for fundamental theology andecumenics. Wolfhart pannenberg, one of the most significant theologians of the 20th century. An introduction to systematic theology wolfhart pannenberg. Pannenberg begins with a consideration of human beings as part of nature. He also expounds upon dogmatics and systematic theology. Jun 27, 20 wolfhart pannenberg born on october 2, 1928 is a german theologian. Introduction to systematic theology 9780802805461 by wolfhart pannenberg. Wolfhart pannenberg, born in stettin, germany now szczecin, poland, was a german christian theologian. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Systematic theology, volume 1 by wolfhart pannenberg. Wolfhart pannenberg 19282014, theological outflanker the. In this introduction, gunther wenz examines the main pillars of pannenbergs theology. An introduction to systematic theology is a part of the m. If we wish to understand any part or aspect of his thinking, we must always remember his initiating concern. Wolfhart pannenberg, an introduction to systematic theology grand rapids, mi. This page contains details about the nonfiction book systematic theology by wolfhart pannenberg published in 1988. Sep 18, 2014 o n september 5, an important voice in academic theology was lost. Systematic theology, volume 2 by wolfhart pannenberg. May 10, 2017 systematic theology on the other hand is the task of offering a comprehensive and coherent presentation of christian teaching ibid. Pannenberg establishes that jesus is a historical person who is also in some sense the son of god. Pannenberg has here attempted to delineate the basic tenets of his theological methodology to a wider readership indeed he is probably the only person who could do so.
Systematic theology by wolfhart pannenberg, 9780567080684, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. What distinguishes pannenberg s systematic theology, univ. It icontains a chapter by chapter analysis of pannenbergs theology and in its own way is like a miniversion of pannenbergs systematic theology because it roughly follows the same order of themes but tries to give an overall picture of each like trinity, creation, eschatology relation to pannenbergs lifetime of work, and not merely as a summary of the systematic theology in isolation. Widely regarded as the foremost theologian in the world today, wolfhart pannenberg here unfolds his longawaited systematic theology, for which his many previous primarily methodological writings have laid the groundwork. Wolfhart pannenberg is one of the giants of twentieth century german systematic theology, and all serious students of german doctrine are obligied to take account of his work. Jenson has not been accorded a place at the center of the american academic establishment. Wolfhart pannenberg 2 october 1928 4 september 2014 was a german lutheran theologian. The resoundin jesusg moti messageth f of e imminent kingdom of godmust be recovered as a key to the whole of christian theology. This is a print on demand book and is therefore non returnable. The three volumes of pannenbergs systematic theology were published in 1988, 1991, and 1993, so this introduction was actually published at the same time as the second volume. His systematic theology and many of his other works have become classics in theological science. These histories are a monument of learning, but even pannenberg cannot be an expert on everything and the specialist scholar spots mistakes, small and sometimes not so small. Book systematic theology by pannenberg steve thomason.