T. F. Torrance: An Intellectual Biography
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Book
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ISBN 10
0567086836
ISBN 13
9780567086839
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Publication Year
1999
Publisher
Pages
320
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Church of England Newspaper Book of the Year 1999The first biography of Thomas F. Torrance, widely regarded as the most important British theologian of the twentieth century.Alister McGrath traces the development of Torrance's theological thought, and provides a comprehensive account of his life and career. Particular attention is paid to the important role played by Torrance in the English-language reception of the theology of Karl Barth, and to his pioneering engagement with the relation of Christian theology and natural sciences.While making extensive reference to Torrance's published works, McGrath also draws on important unpublished writings and private papers. The book contains many unpublished photographs, together with a complete bibliography of Torrance's works. - from Amzon
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