Kathryn Tanner is undoubtedly one of the most important contemporary
North American theologians. From landmark studies in systematic and
constructive theology to economics, Tanner's work is a contribution of
inestimable value, hallmarked by its depth, precision, provocativeness,
and grace. Unifying the immense scope of her work is the particular
vision of God's self-gift: an internal, dynamic, communal reality that
is expressed outward in acts of love and generosity that are creation,
incarnation, and capacious life in the Spirit. This vision, as the
grounding matrix of Tanner's theology, has been extended beyond the
disciplinary boundaries of theology in constructive explorations of
economics, social and political theory, cultural studies, and ethics.
This volume celebrates the vision and breadth of Tanner's unique
contribution. Essays by established scholars, colleagues, and former
students trace out the key loci and themes, from theological method, the
Trinity, Christology, creation, to economics, environmental and social
ethics, and politics, to generate constructive and ecumenical
conversation that presents Tanner as an important, contemporary public
theologian.
