God without Parts: Divine Simplicity and the Metaphysics of God's Absoluteness b

Description: God without Parts by James E. Dolezal, Teaching Fellow Paul Helm Description: The doctrine of divine simplicity has long played a crucial role in Western Christianitys understanding of God. It claimed that by denying that God is composed of parts Christians are able to account for his absolute self-sufficiency and his ultimate sufficiency as the absolute Creator of the world. If God were a composite being then something other than the Godhead itself would be required to explain or account for God. If this were the case then God would not be most absolute and would not be able to adequately know or account for himself without reference to something other than himself. This book develops these arguments by examining the implications of divine simplicity for Gods existence, attributes, knowledge, and will. Along the way there is extensive interaction with older writers, such as Thomas Aquinas and the Reformed scholastics, as well as more recent philosophers and theologians. An attempt is made to answer some of the currently popular criticisms of divine simplicity and to reassert the vital importance of continuing to confess that God is without parts, even in the modern philosophical-theological milieu. Endorsements: ""Dr. James Dolezals treatment of divine simplicity, which provides a defense of this doctrine in perhaps its strongest form, is a first-rate piece of work . . . [It] is the best full-length philosophical treatment of divine simplicity that I know."" -Paul Helm Teaching Fellow Regent College, Vancouver ""James E. Dolezal has authored a philosophically rigorous and theologically thorough defense of divine simplicity, and he has done so for positive reasons. For Dolezal, the whole rationale for defending the simplicity of God is to assure that we actually come to know, though not fully comprehend, God as he truly is—the God of reason and revelation, the God of the Christian philosophical and theological tradition. Dolezal has made a very admirable and extremely significant contribution to the discussion of Gods simplicity."" -Thomas G. Weinandy, OFM, Cap. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops ""At a time when the simplicity of God has fallen on hard times, James Dolezal does a fine job of navigating current objections to this central aspect of theology proper. In particular, Dolezal shows the intimate relationship between those who would affirm Gods absolute character, and an affirmation of divine simplicity. He brings Aquinas affirmation of simplicity into the contemporary debate in a way that Thomas himself might have done."" -K. Scott Oliphint Westminster Theological Seminary ""James Dolezal offers an exceptionally rich, lucid, and creative insight into the meaning and significance of the doctrine of Gods simplicity. Engaging in a lively, sincere discussion with the major contemporary opponents and with representatives of the broad theological tradition, he gives not only a thorough introduction, but also advances the debate: Dolezal translates the discussion about ontotheology into an analytical framework and suggests a new solution for the compatibility of Gods simplicity and freedom."" -Harm Goris Tilburg University ""God without Parts is a valuable contribution to the field of philosophical-theology. Looking to the thought of Thomas Aquinas, James Dolezal carefully presents the logical coherence of the doctrine of divine simplicity, cogently illustrating how the doctrine is a necessary ontological condition for affirming Gods absoluteness with regard to his existence, essence, knowledge, and will. This work will be a welcome addition to the libraries of philosophers and theologians alike."" -Gregory T. Doolan The Catholic University of America About the Contributor(s): James E. Dolezal is a Research Fellow at the Craig Center for the Study of the Westminster Standards, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The doctrine of divine simplicity has long played a crucial role in Western Christianitys understanding of God. It claimed that by denying that God is composed of parts Christians are able to account for his absolute self-sufficiency and his ultimate sufficiency as the absolute Creator of the world. If God were a composite being then something other than the Godhead itself would be required to explain or account for God. If this were the case then God would not be most absolute and would not be able to adequately know or account for himself without reference to something other than himself. This book develops these arguments by examining the implications of divine simplicity for Gods existence, attributes, knowledge, and will. Along the way there is extensive interaction with older writers, such as Thomas Aquinas and the Reformed scholastics, as well as more recent philosophers and theologians. An attempt is made to answer some of the currently popular criticisms of divine simplicity and to reassert the vital importance of continuing to confess that God is without parts, even in the modern philosophical-theological milieu. Author Biography James E. Dolezal is a Research Fellow at the Craig Center for the Study of the Westminster Standards, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Review ""Dr. James Dolezals treatment of divine simplicity, which provides a defense of this doctrine in perhaps its strongest form, is a first-rate piece of work . . . [It] is the best full-length philosophical treatment of divine simplicity that I know."" -Paul Helm Teaching Fellow Regent College, Vancouver ""James E. Dolezal has authored a philosophically rigorous and theologically thorough defense of divine simplicity, and he has done so for positive reasons. For Dolezal, the whole rationale for defending the simplicity of God is to assure that we actually come to know, though not fully comprehend, God as he truly is--the God of reason and revelation, the God of the Christian philosophical and theological tradition. Dolezal has made a very admirable and extremely significant contribution to the discussion of Gods simplicity."" -Thomas G. Weinandy, OFM, Cap. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops ""At a time when the simplicity of God has fallen on hard times, James Dolezal does a fine job of navigating current objections to this central aspect of theology proper. In particular, Dolezal shows the intimate relationship between those who would affirm Gods absolute character, and an affirmation of divine simplicity. He brings Aquinas affirmation of simplicity into the contemporary debate in a way that Thomas himself might have done."" -K. Scott Oliphint Westminster Theological Seminary ""James Dolezal offers an exceptionally rich, lucid, and creative insight into the meaning and significance of the doctrine of Gods simplicity. Engaging in a lively, sincere discussion with the major contemporary opponents and with representatives of the broad theological tradition, he gives not only a thorough introduction, but also advances the debate: Dolezal translates the discussion about ontotheology into an analytical framework and suggests a new solution for the compatibility of Gods simplicity and freedom."" -Harm Goris Tilburg University ""God without Parts is a valuable contribution to the field of philosophical-theology. Looking to the thought of Thomas Aquinas, James Dolezal carefully presents the logical coherence of the doctrine of divine simplicity, cogently illustrating how the doctrine is a necessary ontological condition for affirming Gods absoluteness with regard to his existence, essence, knowledge, and will. This work will be a welcome addition to the libraries of philosophers and theologians alike."" -Gregory T. Doolan The Catholic University of America "Dolezals book is a delight to read-insightful, well-research, and clearly written. . . . Most especially, it is a prophetic work, providing a resounding call to recover and reaffirm the absolute God of the Christian tradition who is not pieced together from univocal fragments of human thought but is rather the transcendent Creator who has formed us in his own image and likeness."-The Thomist "God without Parts deals with an important topic in philosophical theology, and anyone interested in the fate of the [doctrine of divine simplicity] should read it. . . . an instructive study of a difficult problem, written in scrupulously sober prose." -Heythrop Journal "This book is a good and useful addition to the literature on the Doctrine of Divine Simplicity." - Faith and Philosophy " God without Parts is meticulously researched, cogently argued, and eminently readable. . . . both an excellent study of the historic doctrine of divine simplicity and a rigorous defense of the doctrine with the contemporary philosophical and theological context." -Philosophia Christi "James Dolezals work not only manages to capture the wide-ranging significance of [divine simplicity], but also skillfully exposits the Christian tradition by leveraging the traditional [doctrine] to profitably engage contemporary philosophical suspicions." -Scottish Bulletin of Evangelical Theology "[T]he book represents the most thorough and up-to-date explication and de Long Description Description: The doctrine of divine simplicity has long played a crucial role in Western Christianitys understanding of God. It claimed that by denying that God is composed of parts Christians are able to account for his absolute self-sufficiency and his ultimate sufficiency as the absolute Creator of the world. If God were a composite being then something other than the Godhead itself would be required to explain or account for God. If this were the case then God would not be most absolute and would not be able to adequately know or account for himself without reference to something other than himself. This book develops these arguments by examining the implications of divine simplicity for Gods existence, attributes, knowledge, and will. Along the way there is extensive interaction with older writers, such as Thomas Aquinas and the Reformed scholastics, as well as more recent philosophers and theologians. An attempt is made to answer some of the currently popular criticisms of divine simplicity and to reassert the vital importance of continuing to confess that God is without parts, even in the modern philosophical-theological milieu. Endorsements: ""Dr. James Dolezals treatment of divine simplicity, which provides a defense of this doctrine in perhaps its strongest form, is a first-rate piece of work . . . [It] is the best full-length philosophical treatment of divine simplicity that I know."" -Paul Helm Teaching Fellow Regent College, Vancouver ""James E. Dolezal has authored a philosophically rigorous and theologically thorough defense of divine simplicity, and he has done so for positive reasons. For Dolezal, the whole rationale for defending the simplicity of God is to assure that we actually come to know, though not fully comprehend, God as he truly is--the God of reason and revelation, the God of the Christian philosophical and theological tradition. Dolezal has made a very admirable and extremely significant contribution to the discussion of Gods simplicity."" -Thomas G. Weinandy, OFM, Cap. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops ""At a time when the simplicity of God has fallen on hard times, James Dolezal does a fine job of navigating current objections to this central aspect of theology proper. In particular, Dolezal shows the intimate relationship between those who would affirm Gods absolute character, and an affirmation of divine simplicity. He brings Aquinas affirmation of simplicity into the contemporary debate in a way that Thomas himself might have done."" -K. Scott Oliphint Westminster Theological Seminary ""James Dolezal offers an exceptionally rich, lucid, and creative insight into the meaning and significance of the doctrine of Gods simplicity. Engaging in a lively, sincere discussion with the major contemporary opponents and with representatives of the broad theological tradition, he gives not only a thorough introduction, but also advances the debate: Dolezal translates the discussion about ontotheology into an analytical framework and suggests a new solution for the compatibility of Gods simplicity and freedom."" -Harm Goris Tilburg University ""God without Parts is a valuable contribution to the field of philosophical-theology. Looking to the thought of Thomas Aquinas, James Dolezal carefully presents the logical coherence of the doctrine of divine simplicity, cogently illustrating how the doctrine is a necessary ontological condition for affirming Gods absoluteness with regard to his existence, essence, knowledge, and will. This work will be a welcome addition to the libraries of philosophers and theologians alike."" -Gregory T. Doolan The Catholic University of America About the Contributor(s): James E. Dolezal is a Research Fellow at the Craig Center for the Study of the Westminster Standards, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Review Quote "Dr. James Dolezals treatment of divine simplicity, which provides a defense of this doctrine in perhaps its strongest form, is a first-rate piece of work . . . [It] is the best full-length philosophical treatment of divine simplicity that I know." -Paul Helm Teaching Fellow Regent College, Vancouver "James E. Dolezal has authored a philosophically rigorous and theologically thorough defense of divine simplicity, and he has done so for positive reasons. For Dolezal, the whole rationale for defending the simplicity of God is to assure that we actually come to know, though not fully comprehend, God as he truly is--the God of reason and revelation, the God of the Christian philosophical and theological tradition. Dolezal has made a very admirable and extremely significant contribution to the discussion of Gods simplicity." -Thomas G. Weinandy, OFM, Cap. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops "At a time when the simplicity of God has fallen on hard times, James Dolezal does a fine job of navigating current objections to this central aspect of theology proper. In particular, Dolezal shows the intimate relationship between those who would affirm Gods absolute character, and an affirmation of divine simplicity. He brings Aquinas affirmation of simplicity into the contemporary debate in a way that Thomas himself might have done." -K. Scott Oliphint Westminster Theological Seminary "James Dolezal offers an exceptionally rich, lucid, and creative insight into the meaning and significance of the doctrine of Gods simplicity. Engaging in a lively, sincere discussion with the major contemporary opponents and with representatives of the broad theological tradition, he gives not only a thorough introduction, but also advances the debate: Dolezal translates the discussion about ontotheology into an analytical framework and suggests a new solution for the compatibility of Gods simplicity and freedom." -Harm Goris Tilburg University "God without Parts is a valuable contribution to the field of philosophical-theology. Looking to the thought of Thomas Aquinas, James Dolezal carefully presents the logical coherence of the doctrine of divine simplicity, cogently illustrating how the doctrine is a necessary ontological condition for affirming Gods absoluteness with regard to his existence, essence, knowledge, and will. This work will be a welcome addition to the libraries of philosophers and theologians alike." -Gregory T. Doolan The Catholic University of America "Dolezals book is a delight to read--insightful, well-research, and clearly written. . . . Most especially, it is a prophetic work, providing a resounding call to recover and reaffirm the absolute God of the Christian tradition who is not pieced together from univocal fragments of human thought but is rather the transcendent Creator who has formed us in his own image and likeness."--The Thomist " God without Parts deals with an important topic in philosophical theology, and anyone interested in the fate of the [doctrine of divine simplicity] should read it. . . . an instructive study of a difficult problem, written in scrupulously sober prose." --Heythrop Journal "This book is a good and useful addition to the literature on the Doctrine of Divine Simplicity." - Faith and Philosophy " God without Parts is meticulously researched, cogently argued, and eminently readable. . . . both an excellent study of the historic doctrine of divine simplicity and a rigorous defense of the doctrine with the contemporary philosophical and theological context." --Philosophia Christi "James Dolezals work not only manages to capture the wide-ranging significance of [divine simplicity], but also skillfully exposits the Christian tradition by leveraging the traditional [doctrine] to profitably engage contemporary philosophical suspicions." --Scottish Bulletin of Evangelical Theology "[T]he book represents the most thorough and up-to-date explication and defense of the doctrine of divine simplicity from within the Protestant tradition. Dolezal has given us a fine example of Reformed philosophical theology: historically informed, confessionally observant, ecumenically oriented, and analytically rigorous." --Themelios Details ISBN1498261558 Author Teaching Fellow Paul Helm ISBN-10 1498261558 ISBN-13 9781498261555 Format Hardcover Short Title GOD W/O PARTS Language English Media Book Year 2011 Publication Date 2011-11-09 Country of Publication United States Illustrations Illustrations, black and white DEWEY 212.7 UK Release Date 2011-11-09 AU Release Date 2011-11-09 NZ Release Date 2011-11-09 US Release Date 2011-11-09 Subtitle Divine Simplicity and the Metaphysics of Gods Absoluteness Pages 260 Audience General Publisher Wipf & Stock Publishers Imprint Wipf & Stock Publishers Place of Publication Eugene We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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