Theological Perspectives on Free Will : Compatibility, Christology, and Community

Free will is a perennial theological and philosophical topic.As a central dogmatic locus, it is implicated in discussions around core Christian doctrines such as grace, salvation, sin, providence, evil, and predestination.This book offers a state-of-the-art look at recent debates about free will in analytic and philosophical theology.The chapters revolve around three central themes: the debate between theological compatibilists and libertarians, the communal nature of Christian freedom, and the role of free will in Christology.With contributions by leading scholars, the volume provides a valuable overview of current arguments as well as novel openings and ideas for further discussion.