"The value of this book is not to be found only in its important
constructive theological proposals. Almost as important as these is
his persuasive and illuminating reading of Hegel and his ability to
show Hegel's significance for the address of major contemporary
theological issues.... Those who desire a solid and intellectually
exciting introduction to Hegel's significance for contemporary
theological issues could do no better than spend some time with this
book."

- Gordon D. Kaufman, Mallinckrodt Professor of Divinity
Emeritus, Harvard Divinity School



"In this book, Hodgson uses Hegel's dialectical triadic logic to
define what he calls the triune figuration. His 'Trinity' is God the
One (rather than the Father), Love to and in the world (rather than
the Son), and Freedom in history (rather than the Spirit).... Jesus
in history is the Christian symbol of this historicized God. History
is viewed not as a line of evolution nor a circle of recurrence but an
open spiral."

- Robert Paul Roth, Professor Emeritus of Systematic Theology, Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota



"I am convinced that Hodgson's position is developing a deeply
thought-out and valuable attempt to tackle a major aporia in
contemporary theology. Rather than a history of salvation, Hodgson
prefers a history of freedom...."

- Maurice Wiles, Regius Professor of Divinity Emeritus, Christ Church, Oxford University