Books in the Oxford Theological Monographs series

This book places Augustine's theology in a new and illuminating context by considering what he has to say about beauty.

The author contends that Aquinas was less of an Aristotelian than is commonly supposed, and that we should take fuller notice of his reliance on neo-Platonism. The influence of Proclus in particular is examined.

This book looks at the relationship between biblical Hebrew verbs and the passage of time in narrative. It offers a summary of previous studies and theories, and argues that one possible way of understanding the fundamental meanings of Hebrew verbs is by examining the role played by the four main verb forms in ordering time.

Examines Kierkegaard's emphasis on the incapacity of human reason and the hiddenness of God, and considers to what extent this resembles the thought of negative theologians. Dr Law suggests that Kierkegaard can be understood as a negative theologian and that, in many respects, he goes beyond them.

Cyril of Alexandria was one of the architects of Christian orthodoxy. This book presents the comprehensive account of Cyril's narrative of salvation. It offers a corrective to certain readings of Cyril and argues that Cyril presents a balanced picture of our union with Christ.

Looking at the genesis of Athansius' understanding of divine fatherhood against the background of the Alexandrian tradition, Dr Widdicombe demonstrates how the concept of Father as God came to occupy such a prominent place in Christian theology.

Thomas Aquinas's interpretation of Aristotle has formed the backbone of Catholic theology and teaching to this day. This book is an original new study of Aquinas's ideas in two key areas of ethical thought: the will and human action, with important new insights on a range of theological topics as well - including love, sin, and the moral virtues.

A study of left-wing puritan and separatist ecclesiology in Elizabethan and Jacobean England, exploring several major ecclesiastical motifs, including the relationship of soteriology, eschatology and puritan covenant thought with ecclesiology, as well as radical puritan and separatist ideals.

A study of the liberal phase of Barth's theology including a critical exposition of the Marburg School, a consideration of Barth's professor, Wilhelm Herrmann, and a discussion of Barth's earliest writings.

Protestant Reformers in Elizabethan Oxford