"With this volume, Scott Swain gives us an impressive model for constructive work in systematic theology--deeply attentive to Scripture, richly informed by tradition and critically engaged in meaningful debate. The work represents one of the first attempts to offer a close reading of and sustained engagement with the powerful and influential trinitarian theology of Robert Jenson. At the same time, the work also provides an alternative vision of the doctrine of the Trinity, one based on a vision of theological ressourcement that is both profoundly catholic and deeply evangelical. The text is at times exhilarating and at times controversial, but throughout it is lucid, insightful and compelling. This book comes highly recommended."

"What is at stake here is the path of contemporary Protestant dogmatics in the wake of Karl Barth. In this beautifully written and richly rewarding work, Swain lays out a salutary and sensible path for trinitarian dogmatics. He establishes himself as a reliable guide and mentor to a new generation of theologians--both Protestant and Catholic--who seek to build upon and develop Barth's insights today."

"Written with admirable lucidity, attentiveness and charity, this is a fine piece of dogmatic thinking from a theologian of prowess."

"The theology of Robert Jenson generally has not received enough attention from evangelical theologians. Scott Swain takes some very important steps forward in this engagement, and he does so in a remarkable and exemplary way. This learned book is thorough, careful, rigorous and generous, and in it Swain presents a compelling alternative to Jenson's own proposal."