The Doctrine of the Incarnation Opened
An Abridgement with Introduction and Response
by Edward Irving and Alexander J.D. Irving
Edward Irving’s radical theology of the incarnation, and its implications for soteriology.
In The Doctrine of the Incarnation Opened, an abridgement of Edward Irving’s (1792-1834) sermons, readers have fresh access to and insightful comment on Irving’s distinctive views regarding the person of Jesus Christ. The book follows the sermons in a logical progression: the goal and method of the incarnation, the events of the incarnate life and the death of Christ, and the effects of the incarnation. For Irving, God the Son’s assumption of a fallen human nature was of the upmost importance, and garnered most attention. This view also dominates Irving’s soteriology, according to which the incarnate Son takes over the human will, reforming the very origin of sin, and offers obedience to the Father as a sacrifice of praise. Irving’s radical Christological thought informed the thinking of notable theologians such as John McLeod Campbell, Thomas F. Torrance, and Karl Barth. With an introduction by G. McFarlane and a critical response by J.D. Cameron, The Doctrine of the Incarnation Opened provides an accessible format to engage with Irving’s influential thoughts and ideas.
- By (author) Edward Irving
- Edited by Alexander J. D. Irving
"This outstanding book on the radical theology of Edward Irving is based on his handwritten sermons on the incarnation. For those people who have neglected or forgotten Irving, the collection of sermons is augmented by an excellent introduction to his life and work by Graham McFarland and a response to Irving's view of the sinfulness of Christ's human nature by Daniel Cameron These two chapters act as essential book ends to Irving's sermons." Andrew Walker, Emeritus professor, King's College, London, and writer for The Angel of Regent Square, a dramatized documentary of Edward Irving for BBC radio "Edward Irving's idea of redemption as centered on the training of the human will of Christ by the Spirit in the incarnation has usually offended his critics. So perhaps understandably and helpfully, the sermons - which read like theological treatises with a blessed rage for pulpit clarity - are sandwiched by the largely 'pro' accounts by the doyen of Irving studies, Graham Macfarlane (he highlights Irving as a Trinitarian, inspired by Hooker and Owen) and by Daniel Cameron. Even if one is not completely convinced, the combination of the great man's pulpit eloquence and these explanatory apologies, which has seen the light of a new day through a pleasing team effort, deserves to be savored and appreciated." Mark W. Elliott, professor, Universities of Glasgow and Toronto "Did Christ become incarnate in a fallen human nature? This helpful abridgement of Edward Irving's sermons on the incarnation, along with orienting introductions and a response essay, opens the door to his deeply theological and practical reasons for answering 'Yes.' Take it and read, and judge his arguments for yourself!" Jerome Van Kuiken, professor, Oklahoma Wesleyan University
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