The Unchanging Truth of God?: Crucial Philosophical Issues for Theology

"I do not know of any work in the field with such a broad range of dialogue partners that touches upon the underlying problem of the correspondence between theology and philosophy in the realm of hermeneutics."?Rev. John McDermott, SJ, Sacred Heart Major Seminary, Detroit, MI

"'It's interpretation all the way down.' Thomas Guarino's latest book demonstrates the limitations of this common postmodern adage. Nuanced but bold, The Unchanging Truth of God? makes a lucidly argued case for metaphysics?one produced within the house of faith. Applauding John Paul II's plea for the 'legitimate autonomy' of philosophy as well as Benedict XVI's notion of a 'healthy secularism,' Guarino charts a path that avoids the extremes of both rationalism and fideism. This book offers a significant contribution, which should be read not only by Catholics but also by Protestants and Orthodox."?Hans Boersma, author of Seeing God: The Beatific Vision in Christian Tradition

"The Unchanging Truth of God? is divisible into the question whether theology needs philosophy and the question whether philosophy needs metaphysics. These lead to a third question, whether theology needs metaphysics. What makes The Unchanging Truth of God? unique is not simply that Guarino dares to ask such questions in an age when they seem to have been answered sufficiently and negatively, but especially on account of Guarino's ability to move seamlessly between ancient, medieval, modern, and postmodern thought. The Unchanging Truth of God? is essential reading for both theologians and philosophers."?Michael Sweeney, Xavier University

"Far from having aged, the essays take on new import in light of our present parlous situation in theology and the Church. The essays are a pleasure to read: substantive in content, crystalline in argument, incisive in expression."?First Things

"[Guarino's] book is a masterful treatment of the question central to his book, namely, 'what it means to speak of truth that is perpetual, universal, and materially identical over time,' in short, the unchangeable truth of God."?Homiletic and Pastoral Review

"This is ane assembly that presents with consistency the Catholic magisterial view of a healthy relationship between philosophy and theology."?Reviews in Religion and Theology