How can I know God if he is incomprehensible? Is it possible to know God in a way that takes seriously the fact that he is beyond knowledge? Steven Boyer and Christopher Hall argue that the "mystery of God" has a rightful place in theological discourse. They contend that considering divine incomprehensibility invites reverence and humility in our thinking and living as Christians and clarifies a variety of theological topics. The authors begin by investigating the biblical, historical, and practical foundations for understanding the mystery of God. They then spell out its implications for theological issues and practices such as the incarnation, salvation, and prayer, rooting knowledge of God in a concrete life of faith. Evangelical yet ecumenical, this book will appeal to theology students, pastors, church leaders, and all who want intellectual and practical guidance for knowing the unknowable God.

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1702 edition. Excerpt: ... Christianity not mysterious: or, A treatise shewing, that there is nothing in the gospel contrary to reason, nor above it. To which is added, An apology for mr. Toland John Toland Christianity not Mysterious: OR, A TREATISE Shewing, That there is nothing in the GOSPEL Contrary to R E A S O N, Nor Above it: And that ho Christian Doctrine can be properly calPd A MYSTERY. By JOHNTOLJND. To which is Added, An Apology for Mr. Toland, in rela- tion to the Parliament of Ireland's ordering*this Book to be burnt. We need riot desire a better Evidence that any Man is in the wrong, than to hear him declare against Reafon, and thereby tt at wledg that Reason is against him. Arch-bishop Tillocson. London DEGREES Printed in the-Year 1702. most disgraceful and Violent things for loVe of the Truth. -- tet if we make a juji Computation, and take in the Primitive Martyrs with the Prophets and Apoftles themselves, the professed Defenders of Truth, only for Truth's fake, will be found to he a small handful with respect to the numerous *Partitans of Error. And such is the deplorable Condition of our Age3 that a Man dares not openly and directly own what he thinks of DiVme Matters, tho it be neVer so true and beneficial, if it but Very slightly differs from what is received by any Tarty, or that is establish'd by Law, but he is either forced to keep perpetual Silence, or to propose his Sentiments to the World, by "way of Paradox, under a borrow d or fitlitious Name. To mention the least part of the Inconveniences they expose themselves to, who .. >, have haVe the (jourage to aft more aboveboard, is too melancholy a Theme, and Visible enough to be lamented by all that are truly generous and Vertuous. The PraVity of most Mens Disposi