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"Dr. James Dolezal's treatment of divine simplicity, which provides a defense of this doctrine in perhaps its strongest form, is a first-rate piece of work . . . [It] is the best full-length philosophical treatment of divine simplicity that I know."-Paul HelmTeaching FellowRegent College, Vancouver"James E. Dolezal has authored a philosophically rigorous and theologically thorough defense of divine simplicity, and he has done so for positive reasons. For Dolezal, the whole rationale for defending the simplicity of God is to assure that we actually come to know, though not fully comprehend, God as he truly is--the God of reason and revelation, the God of the Christian philosophical and theological tradition. Dolezal has made a very admirable and extremely significant contribution to the discussion of God's simplicity." -Thomas G. Weinandy, OFM, Cap.United States Conference of Catholic Bishops"At a time when the simplicity of God has fallen on hard times, James Dolezal does a fine job of navigating current objections to this central aspect of theology proper. In particular, Dolezal shows the intimate relationship between those who would affirm God's absolute character, and an affirmation of divine simplicity. He brings Aquinas' affirmation of simplicity into the contemporary debate in a way that Thomas himself might have done."-K. Scott OliphintWestminster Theological Seminary"James Dolezal offers an exceptionally rich, lucid, and creative insight into the meaning and significance of the doctrine of God's simplicity. Engaging in a lively, sincere discussion with the major contemporary opponents and with representatives of the broad theological tradition, he gives not only a thorough introduction, but also advances the debate: Dolezal translates the discussion about ontotheology into an analytical framework and suggests a new solution for the compatibility of God's simplicity and freedom."-Harm GorisTilburg University"God without Parts is a valuable contribution to the field of philosophical-theology. Looking to the thought of Thomas Aquinas, James Dolezal carefully presents the logical coherence of the doctrine of divine simplicity, cogently illustrating how the doctrine is a necessary ontological condition for affirming God's absoluteness with regard to his existence, essence, knowledge, and will. This work will be a welcome addition to the libraries of philosophers and theologians alike."-Gregory T. DoolanThe Catholic University of America --Wipf and Stock PublishersDolezal's book is a delight to read — insightful, well-researched, and clearly written. . . . Most especially, it is a prophetic work, providing a resounding call to recover and reaffirm the absolute God of the Christian tradition who is not pieced together from univocal fragments of human thought but is rather the transcendent Creator who has formed us in his own image and likeness. The Thomist God without Parts deals with an important topic in philosophical theology, and anyone interested in the fate of the [doctrine of divine simplicity] should read it. . . . an instructive study of a difficult problem, written in scrupulously sober prose. Heythrop Journal This book is a good and useful addition to the literature on the Doctrine of Divine Simplicity. Faith and Philosophy God without Parts is meticulously researched, cogently argued, and eminently readable. . . . both an excellent study of the historic doctrine of divine simplicity and a rigorous defense of the doctrine with the contemporary philosophical and theological context. Philosophia Christi James Dolezal s work not only manages to capture the wide-ranging significance of [divine simplicity], but also skillfully exposits the Christian tradition by leveraging the traditional [doctrine] to profitably engage contemporary philosophical suspicions. Scottish Bulletin of Evangelical Theology [T]he book represents the most thorough and up-to-date explication and defense of the doctrine of divine simplicity from within the Protestant tradition. Dolezal has given us a fine example of Reformed philosophical theology: historically informed, confessionally observant, ecumenically oriented, and analytically rigorous. Themelios --Wipf and Stock Publishers
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About the Author
James E. Dolezal is a Research Fellow at the Craig Center for the Study of the Westminster Standards, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Product details
Paperback: 260 pages
Publisher: Pickwick Publications (November 1, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1610976584
ISBN-13: 978-1610976589
Product Dimensions:
6 x 0.6 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review:
4.5 out of 5 stars
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After discovering Reformed theology, one of the things that I came across was divine simplicity - and to say the least it was counterintuitive. Nonetheless, it demanded from my end the need to know and understand what that was. This book right here has helped clear out most of the fog.In the span of 7 chapters - with the first generally being a historical survey of affirmations and criticisms of the doctrine of divine simplicity (DDS) - the author clearly explains DDS, with the end result being the edification of the reader.In all of this, though, it is not the lightest of reads. Chapter 2, "Simplicity and the Models of Composition," is in my opinion the most interesting and quite weighty.This book, therefore, deserves a broader audience and proves how Catholic and Protestant authors were generally in sync on matters of theology proper.
Dolezal is clearly very intelligent. His evaluations are broad and thorough. His review and analysis is deep.So, perhaps this is a small point, but it is the subject of his book (I read on kindle):He quotes and takes to task (Hughes) a Christian Philosopher. Hughes confuses DDS (the Doctrine of Divine Simplicity) as the opposite of God being conceptually complex. It is right it agree that God conceptually is not a simple matter, but a complex one. However, God not being made up of parts that make him God, or being dependent on separate 'things' that might compose who God is as God is DDS. Our Triune God is independent and thus simple. It seems strange that Dolezal would include this material if not to show the confusion on the matter, but he doesn't address it. Was this too complex for the publisher, or editors to catch? There are other authors who are clearer on the topic of DDS, but they go in the direction of Neo-Orthodoxy. I appreciate that Dolezal does not confuse the Trinity economically with the Trinity ontologically.
“THE DOCTRINE OF DIVINE simplicity has no shortage of detractors in the modern philosophical-theological milieu. Indeed, its austere and sometimes shocking demands grate against the modern proclivity for a God that is more easily understood, more manageable, more like us.â€
This is an extremely good presentation of the classical doctrine of the simplicity of God as rooted in Scripture. This is an intellectually satisfying presentation that cuts across denominational lines. An intelligible and coherent doctrine of God that squares Scripture with reason. God without Parts is a great antidote to the post-modern alternatives.
An excellent discussion of the nature of God, with a brief review of past discussions and a clear indication of the implications involved in the question of God's simplicity, i.e. in his essential nature of not being composed of parts, nor contingent in any way.
This book was thoroughly enjoyable. Having listened through Dr. Dolezal's lectures that he gave at SCRBPC, this book was an appropriate next step in my study of the doctrine of God. Dr. Dolezal is clear, and his writing style is succinct and memorable. This book is a necessary study in any doctrine of God curriculum.
The book is superb. Great book! Albeit highly philosophical.
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