About the Author

David Ray Griffin is Professor of Philosophy of Religion and Theology, Emeritus, Claremont School of Theology and Claremont Graduate University in Claremont, CA and a founder and co-director of the Center for Process Studies. He has published, as author or editor, more than 40 books in theology, philosophy, philosophy of religion, the relation between science and religion, and social and political issues.

Reviews

Every David Griffin book abounds with his vast learning, astute insights, and deep humanity. This one is an occasion for rejoicing inasmuch as Griffin has never previously marched through the classic doctrines to convey what they mean to him in our situation. The Christian Gospel for Americansis the systematic gift that many of us have waited for him to offer. Gary Dorrien, author, In a Post-Hegelian Spirit: Philosophical Theology as Entangled Discontent With brilliant lucidity Griffin lays out a comprehensive theology for Christians here and now. The gospel's "reign of divine values" lands--with authority--in a confession relentless in its ecopolitical insistence, gracious in its boundless embrace. Catherine Keller, author, Political Theology of the Earth. David Ray Griffin delivers his systematic theology of freedom and creativity that will inspire hope in all caring souls to resist the demonic American Empire. Rarely does a book so true and inspiring come along to roil the waters of religious and social complacency. This is his crowning achievement, a rare marriage of spiritual contemplation and social analysis that brings to life Jesus and the Hebrew prophets. This book is a gift. Ed Curtain, author, Resistance: Lyrical and Critical Essays.I consider this David Ray Griffin's magnum opus! It draws together the wide-ranging and cutting-edge ideas Griffin has advanced over the years. And yet it offers new insights, gems, and mind-blowing ideas. Griffin makes claims here that will surprise--in positive ways--both conservatives and liberals. This systematic theology not only has something new for everyone, these new ideas desperately need to be heard to avert the crises of our day. For the sake of our sanity and for the planet's well-being, we need this book! Thomas Jay Oord, author The Uncontrolling Love of God, God Can't