Praise for the Series

“In The Cathedral of Theology, J. V. Fesko has provided for theological students something I wish I’d had thirty-eight years ago when I entered seminary. This book on theological prolegomena covers much-needed ground. It is wide-ranging and historically aware. It harvests from the patristic, medieval, Reformation, and post-Reformation eras insights, assisting twenty-first-century students so that they might do theology as it ought to be done. I commend this work to the novice, the seasoned, and all in-between.”

—Richard C. Barcellos, associate professor of exegetical theology and director of publications at International Reformed Baptist Seminary

“I love everything about this prolegomenon to the rigorous study of the Christian faith—from its architectural depiction of theological reflection as a cathedral to the emphasis on doing theology within the bounds of Reformed catholicity, and from the importance of wedding theological scholarship and piety to the final chapter on the theological endeavor as necessarily informed by a hunger for beauty. In a day when prolegomena in systematic theologies abound, I highly recommend this volume, which is especially dedicated to the foundations of all our study of God and his ways!”

—Michael A. G. Azad Haykin, professor of church history and biblical spirituality at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

“This book is a monumental achievement! The reappropriation of the classical Reformed sources, so masterfully achieved in this book, is a moment of extraordinary promise for all Christians who seek faith’s wisdom. From my own Roman Catholic perspective, I call upon Roman Catholics to read this tour de force and to be instructed.”

—Matthew Levering, James N. Jr. and Mary D. Perry Chair of Theology at Mundelein Seminary

“In The Cathedral of Theology, J. V. Fesko displays the time-tested method of laying a solid foundation for systematic theology. This outstanding book covers all the traditional topics but in a way that engages contemporary problems. It also explores rarely traveled avenues of exploration. For me, as someone who regularly teaches a class on theological prolegomena at the undergraduate level, it is a joy to read such a learned and helpful volume.”

—Keith A. Mathison, professor of systematic theology at Reformation Bible College

“J. V. Fesko has furnished the church with many great books that explain various topics in systematic theology. Now, he walks us through principles for doing systematic theology. What a blessing to learn from one of the true sages in the field about how to follow his example. This volume is a master class on the formation of a theologian and the theological sensibilities that we need for the task.”

—Harrison N. Perkins, pastor at Oakland Hills Community Church

About the Editor

Matthew Barrett

Matthew Barrett

Matthew Barrett is Research Professor of Theology at Trinity Anglican Seminary. He was also appointed the McDonald Agape Visiting Scholar at the Dominican House of Studies and Thomistic Institute. He is the author of award-winning books like On Classical Trinitarianism (IVP Academic). He is coeditor of Pillars of Christian Dogmatics (IVP Academic). Currently he is writing a Systematic Theology. He is the founder of Credo, as well as the Center for Classical Theology. He is Theologian-in-Residence with Anselm House at St. Aidan's Anglican Church, a one-year residency where Fellows follow a rule of life under Dr. Barrett.

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