T. F. Torrance in Recollection and Reappraisal

This is perhaps the most engaging and readable introduction to T. F. Torrance’s theology around. The author writes from the perspective of having been a student in Torrance’s theology class in Edinburgh when Torrance was at the height of his powers, painting a fascinating picture of Torrance in action as a teacher. The book sets Torrance’s theology in context by placing it in relation to liberal Protestantism on the one hand and traditional Calvinism on the other. It explores Torrance’s methodology; it offers insights on how he linked incarnation and atonement; and it also suggests how some of Torrance’s ideas may be extended in order to result in an even more integrated and cohesive theology. This book is a must, not only for Torrance readers, but for all lovers of theology.

Bruce Ritchie served thirty years with the Church of Scotland. He has taught Systematic Theology at Zomba Theological College in Malawi and Scottish Church History and Understanding Worship at Highland Theological College, Scotland.


Robert Francis Walker, the translator, was curate of Purleigh, Essex. Prior to that, he was chaplain of New College, Oxford University.