God, Time, and the Incarnation

"The important discussion regarding God and time continues to occupy the attention of philosophers and theologians alike. Dr. Holland's refreshing treatment of this subject makes a major as well as unique contribution to the discussion by considering the subject from the perspective of the Incarnation and Session of Jesus Christ. Superbly written, cogently argued, and biblically situated, this book deserves the attention of all who are engaged or will be engaged in this discussion."

--Bruce A. Little

Professor of Philosophy

MA (Philosophy of Religion) Program Coordinator

Director, L. Russ Bush Center for Faith and Culture

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary



"God's relation to time is one of the most fundamental yet most controversial issues in theology. Some theologies that focus almost exclusively on God the Father's relation to time do not provide a fully Trinitarian perspective because they do not adequately account for Jesus' relation to time in the incarnation. Richard Holland's proposal in God, Time, and the Incarnation, which offers an intriguing incarnational alternative to the classical atemporalist view, deserves our thoughtful reflection."



--Steve Lemke

Provost and Professor of Philosophy and Ethics

McFarland Chair of Theology

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary



"In God, Time, and the Incarnation, Richard Holland makes a significant contribution to the debate concerning God's temporal nature. His insight is that a robust understanding of the Incarnation must be the controlling framework within which to develop a view of God's relation to time. The first book-length treatment of how the Incarnation bears on the discussion, Holland's work will be essential reading for any future investigations of God and time."

--Garrett J. DeWeese

Professor of Philosophy and Philosophical Theology

Talbot School of Theology, Biola University