Table of Contents

Foreword
Preface
Introduction

1. The Turn to the Trinity in the Theology of Religions
The Contemporary Trinitarian Revival
The Christian Theology of Religions

2. Introducing the Trinitarian Theology of Augustine
Contextualizing Augustine?s Trinitarian Theology
Introducing De Trinitate

3. The "Economic" Trinity and the "Immanent" Trinity in the Theology of Religions
S. Mark Heim's Trinitarian Theology of Religious Ends
The Economic Trinity and the Immanent Trinity in De Trinitate
Heim?s Trinitarian Theology of Religious Ends: An Augustinian Evaluation
Implications for the Christian Theology of Religions

4. Divine Relations in the Theology of Religions
Amos Yong's Pneumatological Theology of Religions
Jacques Dupuis' Christian Theology of Religious Pluralism
Augustine on the Relations of the Divine Persons
Yong?s Trinitarian Pneumatology: An Augustinian Evaluation
Dupuis's Trinitarian Christology: An Augustinian Evaluation
Implications for the Christian Theology of Religions

5. Vestiges of the Trinity in the Theology of Religions
Raimundo Panikkar's Theandric Spirituality
Augustine on Vestiges of the Trinity
Panikkar?s Trinitarian Spirituality: An Augustinian Evaluation
Implications for the Christian Theology of Religions

6. Rethinking the Relevance of the Trinity
Implications for the Christian Theology of Religions
Similar Trinitarian Problems in Contemporary Theology
Rethinking the Relevance of the Trinity: Augustinian Reflections
Conclusion

Appendix: Reclaiming Augustine on the Trinity
Colin Gunton's Criticisms of Augustine?s Trinitarian Theology
Rereading Augustine
Conclusion

Bibliography
Author Index
Subject Index
Scripture Index

Reviews

"Lucidly written and deftly argued, Keith Johnson's book advances an urgently needed Augustinian analysis and critique of recent attempts at a 'trinitarian' foundation of religious pluralism. Johnson convincingly demonstrates that these attempts end at best in theological cul-de-sacs, and adds on top an urgently needed rebuttal of recent Protestant critiques of Augustine's theology of the Trinity. This Augustinian assessment is a welcome witness to the ongoing resourcefulness and relevance of Augustine for contemporary trinitarian theology."--Reinhard Huetter, professor, Duke University Divinity School

"Following the turn to trinitarian theology, a cadre of evangelical theologians is making a substantial contribution to the doctrine of the Trinity. With this book, Keith Johnson distinguishes himself as a significant member of this important group. Drawing upon the historical resource of Augustine's formulation of the doctrine to address and assess current appeals to the Trinity as grounding for a theology of religions, Johnson is exemplary in terms of evaluative methodology and fairness as he sounds a cautionary note to those who would claim a trinitarian foundation for their theological proposals. I highly recommend this work!"--Gregg R. Allison, professor of Christian Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

"In this carefully researched and clearly written book, Keith Johnson explores how the doctrine of the Trinity has been developed by some leading voices in the theology of religions. Johnson's trenchant critique of some current approaches and his reaffirmation of the importance of trinitarian theology for a theology of religions make this a very significant contribution to ongoing debates over the relation between Christian commitments and other religions."--Harold Netland, professor of philosophy of religion and intercultural studies, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

"Over the past two decades an ecumenical reengagement with classical trinitarian theology has gathered pace. This revival moves powerfully beyond stale oppositions of East and West, and refutes accusations of classical Christian theology's failure. This is the true trinitarian 'revival, ' and here we see its latest fruit. Keith Johnson's wonderful book brings the mighty voice of Augustine into debates about the theology of religions, and has ramifications for evangelical theologians everywhere. Johnson offers a penetrating critique of the manner in which the Trinity has been used as a theological source for considering the diversity of religions, and then he very helpfully places this whole discussion within the far wider context of debate over classical trinitarian doctrine. The game has been changed."--Lewis Ayres, Bede Chair of Catholic Theology, Durham University, UK