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In Giver of Life, renowned theologian Jane Williams leads you into a deeper understanding of the Holy Spirit's vital role in Christian thought and in the lives of all who follow Jesus today.
Through a thoughtful exposition of the Nicene Creed, Williams traces the rich theology behind the Spirit's titles and explores the deep connection between the Spirit and the life of Christ. At the same time, she invites you to consider the role of the Spirit as the one who brings you into the divine life of God, shaping your relationship with Jesus and guiding your faith.
With its stimulating questions for reflection at the end of each chapter, Giver of Life is a must-read for anyone seeking to enhance their appreciation of the Holy Spirit's transformative work in the world and in the life of every Christian - past and present.
Contents
Introduction
1 A Creedal World
2 The Case for the Holy Spirit: The Cappadocian Fathers
3 The Case for the Holy Spirit: Augustine of Hippo
4 The Holy Spirit Defended: Summarising the arguments
5 The Holy Spirit in the Creed
6 The Holy Spirit, the Giver of Life
— Dr Greg Garrett, Carole McDaniel Hanks Professor of Literature and Culture at Baylor University, and
'This marvelous book is both a gem and a prism. Refracting the ancient insights of Augustine and the Cappadocians, Williams invites us to give into the shining, life-giving mystery of the Holy Spirit. Our 'creedal' faith is ultimately a commitment to shaping the world in response to the loving action of God.'
— Professor James K.A. Smith, Department of Philosophy, Calvin University, and author of How to Inhabi
'This is a wonderful and remarkably accessible account of how Christians in the earliest centuries of the Church's history, thought and talked about the Holy Spirit. It is especially helpful, as the Holy Spirit can sometimes be given less attention than deserved in discussions of Christian doctrine. This book is perfect for those who want to better understand the Holy Spirit as a person within the Trinity and in the context of the creeds. It provides a rare opportunity to consider what this history means for believers today.'
— Dr Selina Stone, Lecturer in Theology and Ethics, School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh, and a
'This is an extraordinarily rich meditation on what the Nicene Creed says about God, and in particular the Holy Spirit. Jane Williams takes us deep into the luminous mystery of this remarkable text and on every page throws up new insights and fresh perspectives on what it means to say we believe in the Holy Spirit.'
— The Rt Revd Dr Graham Tomlin, Director, Centre for Cultural Witness, Lambeth Palace Library, and aut
Introduction 1
1 A creedal world 5
2 The case for the Holy Spirit: the Cappadocian
Fathers 16
3 The case for the Holy Spirit: Augustine of Hippo 35
4 The Holy Spirit defended: summarising
the arguments 47
5 The Holy Spirit in the Creed 55
6 The Holy Spirit, the Giver of Life 87
Notes 125
Suggested further reading 135