Bound And Free: A Theologian's Journey - Douglas John Hall

One of my favorite theologians, Douglas John Hall, reflects on his long and fruitful life as a Christian theologian in Bound and Free: A Theologian's Journey. He describes the unique challenge of apprehending and communicating the Christian message: "At best, I could only stand under it, hoping for glimpses and intimations of a Truth that I could neither possess nor skillfully articulate" (xi).

Hall reflects on a theologian's courage and foolhardiness, the centrality of the cross, the end of christendom, the need for robust ecumenical dialogue that is hospitable to all but refuses to lose its "scandal of particularity" in Jesus. He argues for a "thinking faith" - a "faith faith seeks understanding."

For my extended reflection on Hall's thoughts on each of the topics above, click HERE