{"product_id":"9781394309047","title":"Systematic Philosophical Theology, Volume 2b","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSystematic Philosophical Theology\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eSystematic Philosophical Theology, Volume 2b\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWilliam Lane Craig\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eReligion \/ Philosophy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePresents a transformative journey through Christian doctrine\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilliam Lane Craig's \u003ci\u003eSystematic Philosophical Theology\u003c\/i\u003e is a multi-volume explication of Christian doctrine in the classic Protestant tradition of the \u003ci\u003eloci communes\u003c\/i\u003e as seen through the lens of contemporary analytic philosophy. Uniquely blending the disciplines of biblical theology, historical theology, and analytic theology, these volumes aim to provide readers with a biblical and philosophically coherent articulation of a wide range of Christian doctrines. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume II treats the locus \u003ci\u003eOn God\u003c\/i\u003e in two parts. The first part, \u003ci\u003eVolume IIa: Attributes of God,\u003c\/i\u003e explores the coherence of theism. Conceiving of God as an infinite and personal being of maximal greatness, Craig carefully defines and explicates the divine attributes of incorporeality, necessity, aseity, simplicity, eternality, omnipresence, omniscience, omnipotence, and goodness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the second part, \u003ci\u003eVolume IIb: Excursus on Natural Theology, On the Trinity,\u003c\/i\u003e Craig examines six arguments for God's existence, including the argument from contingency, the \u003ci\u003ekal\u0026amp;amacr;m\u003c\/i\u003e cosmological argument, the argument from the applicability of mathematics, the argument from cosmic fine-tuning, the moral argument, and the ontological argument, along with the problem of evil. Following the excursus, he transitions to an articulation and defense of Christian theism, formulating a biblical doctrine of the Trinity and offering a model of God as a tripersonal soul. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eContributes to a diverse theological landscape with fresh perspectives on traditional concepts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntegrates insights from authoritative Scriptures and diverse secular disciplines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a synoptic worldview that bridges the gap between religious and scientific knowledge\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngages with deep philosophical questions surrounding Christian doctrine\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents unique formulations of Christian doctrines, such as God's temporality, Molinism, and a social model of the Trinity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffering a clear and structured exposition of complex theological and philosophical topics, \u003ci\u003eSystematic Philosophical Theology, Volume IIb: Excursus on Natural Theology, On the Trinity,\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for graduate and advanced undergraduate students studying philosophy of religion, theology, or apologetics. It serves as a core or supplementary text for courses in systematic theology, philosophical theology, and Christian doctrine, and is an invaluable reference for scholars, theologians, and religious philosophers seeking a deeper understanding of the rational foundations of Christian theism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam Lane Craig, PhD, DTheol,\u003c\/b\u003e is Emeritus Research Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology in La Mirada, California. A distinguished theologian and philosopher, he has authored or edited more than 60 books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Blackwell Companion to Natural Theology,\u003c\/i\u003e as well as over 300 articles in professional publications of philosophy and theology. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 May 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781394309047\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e496\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44379827372172,"sku":"9781394309047","price":63.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781394309047_d312db2e-23f2-45f0-988e-cfc7a7b74b97.jpg?v=1780283815","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781394309047","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}