Amy Plantinga Pauw Boeken

Much of Christian theology is focused on the story of Jesus and the promised consummation of all things-but the church spends its life in the gap between them. How can we live more faithfully as Christians in this gap between the resurrection of Christ and the eschaton? In Church in Ordinary Time, Amy Plantinga Pauw argues that the liturgical season of ordinary time aptly symbolizes the church's existence as God's creature in this time between the times. Pauw presents a compact Trinitarian ecclesiology that is attuned to church life in this era of ordinary time. Formal ecclesiologies have largely neglected this ordinary- time dimension of Christian life, she says, and in so doing have virtually ignored the ongoing graciousness of God's work as Creator. Drawing on the seasons of the church year and the creation theology elaborated in Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes, Pauw offers wisdom for daily life in Christian communities of faith.

Focusing on the doctrine of the Trinity, the book explores how Jonathan Edwards integrated this concept into his Christian life and teachings during a time when it was often overlooked or rejected. It highlights his innovative approach to theology, showcasing the significance of the Trinity in his spiritual and intellectual endeavors. Through this lens, the work reveals Edwards' commitment to a profound understanding of God that shaped his beliefs and influenced his legacy.