Creation: An Introduction (Short Studies in Systematic Theology)

“Drawing from the Tolkienian image of creation as song, this book offers an extremely useful and much-needed overview of the doctrine of creation. Whereas much contemporary reflection on creation draws its energy from real or perceived clashes with modern science, Wittman takes us back to the riches of historical theology and Scripture. From this angle, he enlarges our vision to see all that is involved in creation: the Trinity, creatureliness, sin, and the eschaton. Put simply, this book puts the focus where it belongs and does so with a fresh and amazingly well-informed deployment of the Christian tradition. Highly recommended for all Christians. I will certainly be reading whatever Wittman writes next!”

“Creation reflects the musicality of God, and in this wonderful little book, Tyler Wittman equips readers to recognize, delight in, and even join in God’s great song of creation. This song centers on the incarnate Christ and affirms the fullness of God’s creative and redemptive energies. If you have not yet started thinking about the importance of the doctrine of creation, now is the time, and this is a great place to begin!”

“A substantive introduction to the doctrine of creation. Wittman’s creative use of song sings as he harmonizes the various aspects of creation into a thoroughly biblical and historically grounded analysis. Wittman reminds us that theology should be doxological as it casts our vision to God and his action. Allow this book to tune your heart to sing the new song of grace, giving glory to the God who created all things.”

“God’s people are meant to praise God not just for some of his works but for all of them. We worship God not just because he has saved us but also because he has made us. In this work, Tyler Wittman explores the good news of God the Creator. This book will help the church because it is both theologically rich and pastorally accessible.”

“Tyler Wittman guides us to understand creation aright. He introduces us afresh to what it means to be a creature. He also shows why our creatureliness is gracious good news as he reflects on the wonder of God as our Creator. To know self, world, and God better, take and read this little gem of a book.”

“As depicted in Psalm 148, creation is a vast yet ordered antiphonal choir, the creatures of the heavens and the earth arrayed in their distinct groups, each with a unique voice, united and harmonizing in a single song of praise. Wittman offers us an exhilarating exploration of this pregnant image for our understanding of creation, Christ’s redemption, and our calling. His stimulating articulation of the doctrine moves his readers seamlessly into doxology.”