The Gifting God: A Trinitarian Ethics of Excess

I read this wonderful book at least once, and maybe a second time. I quoted from it in a book I wrote on the theology of the Holy Trinity. There are not a great many books that attempt to bring Trinitarian theology into conversation with Christian ethics. This may be the best one. I only hope that Webb may return to this subject again. He is one of the brightest young theologians currently on the US theological scene. A marvelously articulate writer. And from my limited personal contacts with the man, a kind and humble and very helpful colleague. Time may well establish this work as a minor theological classic. Dr. Webb shows himself, only in his middle thirties when this was published in 1996, to be possessed of a very mature theological mind. The conclusion, lining out God the Giver, God the Given, God the Giving, is brilliant.

truth is revealed in this book and you will love it. webb's writing style can be difficult to follow but push on and don't be discouraged. he says things that need to be heard and understood. very heady stuff. our world is trapped in a horrific phase of wealth-worship and love of money. jesus provided the formula to break this cycle but the magic wasn't truly appreciated. webb helps expalin it. you will love it and grow if you push through this very intellectual but magnificent treatise. god bless you.