What is the relationship between theology and philosophy? Between theology and the sciences? And what is the proper task of theology? In his 2-volumeSystematic Theology, John Miley presents a unified and concise sum of Christian doctrine which understands God in light of philosophical and scientific criticism, and affirms the veracity of Gods revelation. The depth of Mileys theological reflection and the clarity of his thought have made hisSystematic Theologyone of the key texts in Methodist theology ever since.

Mileys enterprise is as apologetical as it is theologicalhe begins with a bold affirmation of theism and the existence of God, disassembling the sturdiest scientific and philosophical refutations of God and Christian revelation. From there, he outlines the attributes of God, the doctrine of the Trinity, and the incarnation. MileysSystematic Theologyalso includes sections on theological anthropology, the doctrine of Christ and salvation, and eschatologyand he discusses at length the atonement, justification, and the freedom of the will in relation to salvation. He concludes with an appendix on the inspiration and authority of Scripture.