The Beauty of the Lord: Theology as Aesthetics (Studies in Historical and Systematic Theology)

The Beauty of the Lord is a tour de force in contemporary theological aesthetics. Dr. Jonathan King not only integrates theology and aesthetics in a brilliant way but also offers a compelling and inspiring work that qualitatively expands and enriches our understanding and vision of the God of the Bible. Captivated by his arguments, attention to detail, and logical and theological acuity, I found myself worshiping God as I turned each page. Thank you, Dr. King!

This is the kind of theology that edifies the church. While many theoretical discussions about certain far-flung doctrines may be hard to relate to the everyday life of the Christian, this discussion of God's beauty is different. Sound doctrine is always salutary, but it does not always stir the heart. By way of contrast, this study of the beauty of the Lord aims not only to give the reader right understanding, but also right heartedness: a right perspective on and a passion for the fittingness of God's plan of redemption.

Truth and goodness are essential, but--in contrast with our forebears--beauty seems to have been marginalized in modern Reformed and evangelical theology. This volume is therefore a serious contribution, filling a lacuna in our systematic theology. Grounded in the triune Beauty, revealed consummately in Christ, and informed by Balthasar and other major interpreters of the catholic tradition, The Beauty of the Lord carves out its own unique place in reflection on theological aesthetics. A feast for the soul, this book will transform the way we think about God and his works.