{"title":"Matthew Levering","description":"\u003cp\u003eMatthew Levering's works delve deeply into the intersections of \u003cem\u003etheology\u003c\/em\u003e, philosophy, and metaphysics, offering thoughtful reflections on scripture and Christian doctrine. His books invite readers to explore profound questions about faith, existence, and the nature of God with intellectual rigour and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted firmly in the realm of \u003cstrong\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Spirituality\u003c\/strong\u003e, Levering's writing is suited for those seeking to engage with traditional and contemporary theological discourse. His approach combines scholarly insight with accessible prose, making complex ideas inviting to both students and general readers interested in spiritual thought.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"scripture-and-metaphysics-by-matthew-levering-9781405117340","title":"Scripture and Metaphysics","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this major contribution to contemporary theological and philosophical debates, Matthew Levering bridges the gap between scriptural and metaphysical approaches to the triune God. Levering's argument rests upon St. Thomas Aquinas's understanding of theology as contemplative wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTaking us through Aquinas's theology of God as One and Three, he demonstrates that Trinitarian theology should be a spiritual exercise assisting our movement from self- to God-centeredness. Crucial to the spiritual exercise is the contemplative appropriation of biblical revelation, which, Levering argues, has to be joined to a correspondingly rich metaphysical analysis if the \u003cem\u003eGod\u003c\/em\u003e who is revealed is to be understood in a non-idolatrous fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn chapters that broadly follow the structure of Aquinas's treatise on God in his \u003cem\u003eSumma Theologiae\u003c\/em\u003e, Levering engages with a wide range of contemporary theologians, biblical exegetes, and philosophers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47464194081004,"sku":"9781405117340","price":178.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781405117340-scripture-and-metaphysics.jpg?v=1775041851"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/matthew-levering.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}