In an age when ontology is in question and onto-theology has come to an end, the work of Julian Hartt is an important offering to the church. Hartt's first formal foray into ontology may be found in his (1940) Yale dissertation, “The Ontological Argument for the Existence of God: A Historic-Critical Exposition of Some of Its Metaphysical and Epistemological Issues." His later thinking about ontology in service to theology may be heard in his Nathaniel Taylor lectures, “The One God and the Several Worlds: Faith in God after the End of Salvation History."

In between these two works, Hartt advanced his own ontology in the series of lectures published as 'Being Known and Being Revealed.' These lectures display the thinking of an erudite, original scholar who knows the history of philosophy intimately, particularly as it impinges on theology. He also knows the history of theology as it wrestles with Being. But beyond that, he brings his thought in touch with reality, even as his thinking soars—not to escape reality—but to gain a perspective that enables us to be grasped more firmly by the truth.

Author - Dr. Julian Hartt
Walter J. Lowe

One of the church's and the nation's most neglected theologians is Julian Hartt, for he was at once thoroughly unapologetic and completely anti-triumphalist in his treatment of matters cultural and doctrinal and political. We thus owe a huge debt of gratitude to Wipf and Stock for reprinting (with fresh introductions) his long-unavailable work.

Ralph C. Wood, Baylor University


James Gustafson once stated: "Julian Hartt has one of the most brilliant and profound theological minds and spirits in the Christian community today; unfortunately he is one of the least appreciated theologians now writing."

This reissue of Julian Hartt's books makes
available once again the work of this profound and brilliant theologian and makes it possible for a new generation to appreciate his work.

Jonathan Wilson, Carey Theological College

Theology and the Church in the University by Dr. Julian Hartt
Toward a Theology of Evangelism by Dr. Julian Hartt
Theological Method and Imagination by Dr. Julian Hartt
A Christian Critique of American Culture by Dr. Julian Hartt
The Restless Quest by Dr. Julian Hartt
The Lost Image of Man by Dr. Julian Hartt